Clinical Perfusion Scientist

This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Perfusion Scientists at any stage of their career to be part of the extensive range of highly specialised services that we provide for our patients. We are searching for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our existing team of Clinical Perfusion Scientists. You should be competent in a range of perfusion techniques used in adult cardiac surgery and be familiar with therapies such as intra-aortic balloon counter pulsation, ECMO, intra-operative cell salvage and coagulation monitoring with thromboelastography.

If you do not fulfil the job description for Band 8b position will be considered for Band 8a or Band 7 (Limited Registrant) job positions depending on relevant clinical experience. If you fall under the Limited Registrant category you will need to evidence your IELTS at Level 6.

Candidates with Clinical Perfusion qualification and clinical experience from overseas will be considered under Band 7 Annexe 21 of the NHS terms and conditions. Such candidates must meet the requirements for Limited Registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Science and will be dependent on successful completion of the Bristol University post-graduate certificate in perfusion science, as well as the successful accreditation with the SCPS/CCPS. These candidates will be subject to a two part interview process with the first part being practical. Such candidates will be considered on a 1 year fixed term contract.

This role would be ideally suited to candidates seeking exposure to perfusion techniques beyond those encountered during routine adult cardiac surgery. Although experience of ECMO techniques is desirable, it is not essential and further training in this area will be given to the successful candidate.

• Accreditation with the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland (SCPS) and registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland (CCPS) are essential for bands 8a and 8b.
• The successful candidate will be required to fully participate in the 24-hour On-Call service. We currently offer a 37.5 hour week, spread over 4 days including evenings and weekends.
• Select and prepare under sterile conditions the appropriated cardiopulmonary bypass equipment according to the needs of the patient and the surgical procedure. This may involve manual handling of heavy equipment.
• Implement a perfusion strategy for an individual patient based on the pre assessment of the patient records and discussion with the relevant medical groups. This will involve close working relationships with staff in a stressful working environment.
• Perform cardiopulmonary bypass without supervision depending upon experience. Training and supervision will be given where necessary.
• Participate in a range of Clinical Perfusion services including, IABP, ECMO, CPB, VAD’s, POCT depending upon experience.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michael Whitehorne Job title: Consultant Clinical Perfusion Scientist Email address: [email protected]