About this role
Job summary A sought after opportunity has arisen to appoint a Trainee Clinical Perfusionist to join our team at Leeds General Infirmary. Due to continuous workforce planning we are looking to recruit a motivated individual with an enthusiasm for delivering care, within a dynamic clinical setting. The successful candidate will need to undertake the Bristol University MSc, alongside clinical training, lasting a minimum of 24 months. We are pivotal in supporting the delivery of a diverse range of cardiac surgery and techniques, from neonatal to adult patients, including ECMO. You will be assigned a mentor to teach and guide you through the clinical elements, as well as supporting you with completion of the course.
Main duties of the job The post is a fixed term training contract, designed in obtaining National accreditation, with the expectation of a permanent position with the addition of 24/7 on-call contribution, once all criteria are achieved. You must register with the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland and with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland to meet with the training course criteria. This advert is likely to close early, due to high applicant rate.
For further information, please contact Andrew Nichols or Lorna Davidson 01133925342
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities What you will bring to the role
Clinical Perfusion is a highly specialised allied health profession, with a key focus on patient care and safety. The main role is the set-up and management of the heart-lung bypass machine, taking control of the patients cardiovascular circulation during cardiac surgery. This task requires extreme attention to detail, the ability to think quickly in stressful situations and communicate confidently within a multi-disciplinary team. Trainees will learn the role within adult cardiac surgery, but will progress into paediatric surgery towards the end of the training period. A variety of blood preservation techniques are utilised in all our operations. You will also be required to help maintain highly specialised equipment. During the training period, you will complete a portfolio of skills and knowledge. This will support your learning on the Perfusion MSc and your practical log book of a minimum of 150 bypass operations. On completion of these, you will be eligible to sit the final practical exam to obtain professional accreditation as a Clinical Perfusionist.
Criteria:
Upper 2nd class honours in a relevant science degree
UK Driving License (desirable)
Must have visited a cardiac centre and seen cardiopulmonary bypass first hand
Working within a clinical environment
Research and presentation
Active participation within a team
Able to work in high pressure clinical situations
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
IT skills keyboard, MS Office packages and custom databases
Evidence of continuing professional development
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
Why you should join our Team 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 of England. The Cardio-Respiratory CSU, aims to be a fair and supportive employer 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, and Empowered. The Perfusion department is well established as a diverse, supportive unit. The team are keen to make your training enjoyable, challenging and rewarding, as they are investing for the future of our service.
For questions about this job, contact: Please contact Andrew Nichols or Lorna Davidson on 01133925342
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust 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
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Upper 2nd class BSc in a related Science
Desirable
MSc in Clinical Perfusion.
Experience Essential
Experience observing routine bypass procedures and techniques undertaken on adult cardiac patients. Experience observing blood conservation cell salvage techniques.
Desirable
Experience observing paediatric cardiac surgery. Training will be given
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)