Basic Grade Clinical Perfusionist (XR07)

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen to appoint a Clinical Perfusionist to join our team at Leeds General Infirmary.

Due to continuous workforce planning we are looking to recruit an accredited clinical Perfusionist to enhance our department and support the continued progression of the cardiac surgical service in Leeds. We provide a diverse range of cardiac surgical specialties from neonatal to adult patients, including ECMO, intra-aortic balloon pumping and intra-operative cell salvage.We perform approximately 1100 combined adult and paediatric cardiac cases annually.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly-motivated individual who is ready for their next step in this stimulating profession. You can expect to find a supportive and forward thinking department, keen on delivering the highest standards of healthcare. Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust is undergoing a significant phase of regeneration, with the construction of two new hospitals on the General Infirmary site.

The successful candidate will be required to fully participate in the 24-hour on-call service. The department offers a 37.5 hour, 4-day working week and encourages personal development.

You must be accredited by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland and registered with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland and fulfil the registration criteria to date.

For further information, please contact Andrew Nichols 01133925342

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Perfusion Department at Leeds General Infirmary cover all aspects of cardiopulmonary bypass and blood preservation in both adult and paediatric cardiac surgery. Close communication has been made with the intensive care team, to ensure the adult and paediatric Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) programme develops to offer a safe and sustainable service to the Yorkshire region. The department is also responsible for cell salvage and point of care coagulation testing on the LGI site.

The post holder is responsible for the use of highly complex and valuable perfusion equipment and must ensure that this equipment is in safe working order and that they are appropriately trained prior to clinical use.

As a Clinical Perfusionist should offer a comprehensive specialist clinical and technical perfusion service during both routine and emergency procedures as a vital member of the multidisciplinary team during cardiac surgery. In addition to continued care for patients requiring mechanical circulatory support in intensive care. As a Basic Grade Clinical Perfusionist offer service provision for acute, vascular, trauma and obstetrics blood procurement. The Basic Grade Clinical Perfusionist also participates in the continued development and improvement of current practices and protocols as well as any future research and expansion of perfusion services within Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust.

Job responsibilities

Come and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great care and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.

At Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive, caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values. Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

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