About this role
Job summary
The Royal Free Hospital Department of Surgery is offering a new and exciting post for a perfusion practitioner to join the team. The successful candidate will be trained in operating the ex-situ liver perfusion machine: OrganOx metra, Maquet's Cardiohelp machine for normothermic regional perfusion of donors who have died from cardiovascular arrest in organ retrieval and the Medtronic Ltd. Veno venous bypass machine in liver transplant cases. The job requires the candidate to be a part of a 24-hour on-call rota in a team of four organ procurement specialists, to work in close relation with surgeons, transplant co-ordinators, operation department practitioners and nurses. Apart from a clinical role, the job entails auditing, stock upkeep and patient data entry. The role will thus require the candidate to work well in a team, exhibit good communication skills and enthusiasm to take part in the on-call rota. The candidate is expected to be a keen learner and proactive in their career development. The training will have 6-month assessments over a period of two years, to progress to a Band 7 role when competent in all machine perfusion procedures.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for training in machine perfusion service to the Royal Free London Liver Transplant and National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS) Teams. Duties include but are not limited to:
o Participate in, usually on a 1:3, a 24 hour on call rota to ensure 24/7 coverage for perfusion technology in the transplant and NORS teams.
o Train to operate the ex-situ machine perfusion when required during ex situ liver assessment and conditioning.
o Train to operate the Cardiohelp machine when required during in situ normothermic regional perfusion.
o Train to operate the Venous-venous bypass machine when required during liver transplantation.
o Train and provide cross cover and undertake cold organ perfusion as a member of the Royal Free NORS team.
o Take part in machine perfusion audits and be a part of ongoing NORS and Transplant meetings. Utilise analysis of audits to inform and facilitate service development.
o Ensure maintenance of perfusion machines and equipment ensuring adequate stock levels of consumables.
o Support the Royal Free Liver Transplant Service by completing and returning UK Liver Transplant Forms to NHSBT.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
BSc and/or MSc in Biomedical science degree OR equivalent degree in health care science / similar field OR equivalent clinical experience in lieu of degree
Desirable
Additional relevant professional qualification (e.g., ODP, nursing)
Experience Essential
Significant clinical experience in theatres or a similar acute clinical environment Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Proficient in data collection, data entry and Microsoft Office
Desirable
Transplantation or organ perfusion experience Auditing skills Interest in clinical research Experience with OrganOx metra, cardiohelp or VVB machine
Skills and aptitudes Essential
Good Written and verbal Communication skills Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries Able to prioritise workload Ability to work under pressure and manage difficult situation Enthusiasm to learn new and emerging perfusion technologies
Desirable
Scientific judgement to correct blood/ perfusion parameters per SOPs Ability to take meeting minutes and circulate to team
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Other Requirements Essential
Willingness to complete assessments over a 2-year training period Demonstrate a proactive approach to career development and learning Interest in maintaining equipment, stock levels and consumables
Desirable
Previous experience as a mentor, preceptor, or supporting trainee colleagues
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street, Hampstead Heath
London
NW32QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)