Job overview

The Perfusion Department at Castle Hill Hospital is pleased to announce an opening for a dedicated and experienced Clinical Perfusion Scientist who is keen to participate in all aspects of service delivery. We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates enthusiasm and expertise in the field. While our preference is to appoint at Band 8a, we are open to Band 7 applicants with a view to develop into an 8a.

Castle Hill Hospital, part of the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH), boasts comprehensive cardiothoracic facilities. Approx 700 cardiac and 700 diagnostic and major thoracic procedures are performed annually, encompassing elective, trauma, and emergency cases. These procedures are conducted within the hospital's three purpose-built, modern theatres, which are equipped with advanced technology.

From the day you arrive you will join our team of remarkable people, committed to your continued growth. We'll make sure you always feel a part of a flexible workforce that constantly seeks new ways of working to deliver the best care. We are a trust that works closely with our partners, that typifies this remarkable place and reflects its extraordinary people.

Hull, the UK’s City of Culture 2017, rated by Rough Guide as one of the top ten tourist destinations. A hub for music festivals, nightlife, restaurants, theatres and bars. With well-connected transport links to all UK cities, this is a great and affordable place to work, play, live and unwind.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Perfusion Scientist, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring the safe and effective management of patients' physiological functions. You will be expected to deliver within the framework of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with various healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

 The candidate will provide Clinical Perfusion and specialist services as part of a team and must be fully registered with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists GB&I.

• Perform a range of highly specialist Perfusion science activities relating to cardiopulmonary bypass with special reference to clinical, technical and scientific aspects.
• Perform a wide range of complex blood coagulation assays and draw upon expert knowledge to interpret and report results to a wide scope of staff including Cardiologists, Cardiac Surgeons, Nursing staff, Physiology Technicians and ODPS.
• Capable of maintaining intense concentration for extended periods during routine and specialist perfusion techniques, especially while monitoring complex data during cardiopulmonary bypass.
• Actively adapts to the dynamic clinical environment, including unpredictable workloads, emergency procedures, deadlines, and critical situations.

The successful candidate will fully participate in the department's on-call rota, ensuring the smooth operation of a 24-hour service.

Working for our organisation

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.