Clinical Perfusion Scientist

at  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic clinical perfusion scientist to join our existing team at the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield.
A position has arisen for a clinical perfusion scientist to work in a multi disciplinary team within the Cardiothoracic Directorate.
As an autonomous practitioner 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. The Clinical Perfusionist will also participate in the development of department protocols and research.
Registration with The College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of GB&I is essential.
Take, where appropriate, delegated responsibility for the delivery of a highly specialist perfusion service, ensuring the service is effective and well-coordinated.
Offer and undertake a range of highly specialised perfusion techniques during routine and emergency cardiopulmonary bypass.
Assess patients’ relevant medical history, pathology and diagnosis and make appropriate decisions concerning conduct of cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.
Advise clinicians on the suitability of equipment and suggest to clinicians appropriate courses of action.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Our vision is to be a renowned perfusion team with a clear purpose to provide expertise in our field whilst firmly adhering to the Trust PROUD values designed to deliver first class patient care.
This will be achieved with specialist expertise coupled with forward thinking improvement at all times through research, effective training and continuous development of our service model.
We are supported in this by active patient and community groups who enthusiastically encourage and challenge us to deliver our goals.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria

Please refer the Job description for details