Trainee Clinical Perfusion Scientist

at  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The John Radcliffe Hospital performs 700 adult cardiac surgical cases per annum. The case mix comprises a range of coronary revascularization techniques, complex thoracic aortic surgery, mitral valve repair and remodelling, minimally invasive coronary and valve surgery, and off-pump coronary surgery. The team provides mechanical support, cell salvage and standby services to the Cardiology Angiography Suite, and has also recently commenced a programme of minimally invasive Mitral valve surgery
The Department of Clinical Perfusion is offering a rare and exciting opportunity to train as Clinical Perfusion Scientist. The successful candidate will embark on a 2-year training programme that will blend hands on clinical experience, with enrolment on an MSc programme in Perfusion Science, at the University of Bristol.
Candidates will require a 2:1 in an appropriate Life Sciences degree and upon completion will be eligible to gain Registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
Successful candidates will work a 4-day week and during training will participate in the department’s 24-hour on-call rota.
For further information and/or to arrange an informal visit contact Ian Harvey, Clinical Perfusion Manager (01865 222960, ian.harvey@ouh.nhs.uk ). Annie Broadhurst Deputy Clinical Perfusionist (01865 221047, annie.broadhurst@ouh.nhs.uk) or any other member of the Perfusion Team.
Train under the direct supervision of an accredited Clinical Perfusion Scientist
Enrol onto the MSc blended learning programme in Perfusion Science at the University of Bristol
Assist in the delivery of the perfusion service
Under direct supervision by a qualified Clinical Perfusionist, undertake a range of perfusion techniques during routine and emergency cardiopulmonary bypass
Develop skills to assess the patient’s relevant medical history, pathology and diagnosis to enable appropriate decisions concerning conduct of the procedure
Set up, prime and run cardiopulmonary bypass equipment
Sample, analyse and interpret arterial/venous blood gases and patient coagulation status
Administer drugs, including colloid/crystalloid fluids, vasoactive drugs, cardioplegia solution, potassium, anticoagulants and haemostatic drugs under the direct supervision of a qualified clinical perfusionist
Manipulate on a second-to-second basis the patient’s cardiovascular system whilst on cardiopulmonary bypass
Undertake haemofiltration and blood transfusion as required under direct supervision
Assist in the quality control, calibration and maintenance of expensive and complex medical equipment in Clinical Perfusion
Acquire an understanding and assist in the running Intra-Aortic Balloon counter-pulsation therapy under direct supervision
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital , Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Essential Attributes

• Demonstrate scientific reasoning to problem solve in various settings.

2:1 degree in a science or medicine related subject.

• High level of organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective information technology skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in stressful situations for prolonged periods.
• Able to analyse continuous, multifactorial data streams for protracted periods
• Able to work in a calm and methodical manner.
• Recognises the importance of good teamwork.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
• Aligns themselves with the core values of the Trust
• Must be able to participate in departmental on-call rota.

Please refer the Job description for details