Job overview

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated individual to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team as a Trainee Clinical Perfusionist. This unique opportunity offers entry into a highly specialised healthcare field within a dedicated, supportive team.

UHNM is a Major Trauma Centre serving Northwest Midlands and North Wales, performing 750-800 cardiac procedures annually including complex aortic and minimally invasive surgeries.

Under supervision of accredited Clinical Perfusionists, you will learn to manage patients' circulatory and respiratory function by operating heart-lung machines during cardiac surgery. Training combines MSc in Clinical Perfusion Science at University of Bristol with clinical experience at UHNM.

Requirements:

• Life Science Honours Degree (minimum 2.1)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Calm, methodical approach under pressure

Completion leads to professional registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists and accreditation from the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists. On-call participation required as training progresses.

Join our team committed to compassion, safety, continual improvement and supporting your professional development.

Main duties of the job

Under direct supervision, the following areas of Clinical Perfusion knowledge and skills will be taught and are expected to be demonstrated as part of progression towards becoming a qualified practitioner:

·         To set-up, prime and run the Heart-Lung Machine (HLM) during Cardiopulmonary Bypass during cardiac surgery.

·         To set-up and operate the Cell-Salvage machine.

·         To set-up and operate the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps.

·         Assist in the preparation and operation of the HLM and axillary equipment during adult cardiac surgery.

·         Undertake structured clinical training within the department and attend all require university blocks, alongside assessments, as part of the MSc programme.

·         Monitor and record physiological parameters during procedures, ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation.

·         Support the team in equipment checks, setup, cleaning, maintenance and troubleshooting of perfusion related devices and machinery.

·         Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team.

·         Adhere to departmental SOP’s and Trust policies.

·         Uphold the values and behaviours of the UHNM NHS Trust.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. 

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.