Trainee Clinical Perfusion Scientist

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a trainee Clinical Perfusionist within a dynamic forward-thinking Perfusion Department.

Manchester Foundation Trust and Wythenshawe Hospital are at the cutting-edge of cardiac surgery.  We provide all aspects of adult cardiac surgery including, ventricular assist devices (V.A.D.), heart and lung transplantation and respiratory extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (E.C.M.O.).  The suitable candidate will be friendly, dynamic and enthusiastic.  In addition to this, the ability to work as part of a team, but also to thrive under the use of their own autonomy, is imperative.  Furthermore, suitable candidates will shine under pressure and be able to focus for long periods of time, in stressful situations.

All applicants must possess a life science honours degree, with minimum 2.1, and be able to commit to an eventual departmental on-call rotation.

The successful candidate  will be required to attend The University of Bristol for completion of a Perfusion Science (MSc).  The MSc is carried out by completing one week blocks of study at Bristol University alongside 'hands on' practical training at Wythenshawe.

Applicants must be available to attend the each designated week of the MSc course.

Main duties of the job

The main duty of the role is the set up and running of the Heart Lung machine for cardiac surgery.

In addition the perfusion department is responsible for the cell salvage machines and Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps.

Wythenshawe is a transplant centre, and so the perfusion department uses mechanical circulatory support devices. These include ventricular assist devices, Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and Heartmate 3.

Wythenshawe also provides a Veno-Veno Respiratory ECMO service and has the capacity to retrieve patients from 'outside' units.

Please refer to the attached Job description for a full overview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.  This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’.  Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.  As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.  If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!