University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)An exciting opportunity has arisen for a recently qualified & accredited Clinical Perfusionist to join the Perfusion team at the Sussex Cardiac Centre.
Main duties of the jobAs a qualified/accredited autonomous practitioner, you will provide clinical perfusion services, involving the management and control of the extracorporeal circuit which temporarily replaces the patient's heart and lungs during cardiac surgery.
You will manage circulatory support devices, blood conservation equipment, and work as a vital member of a multidisciplinary team during both routine and emergency cardiac surgical procedures, participating in the provision of a 24-hour on-call service.
Job responsibilitiesReview patient notes for relevant medical history, pathology, and diagnosis, making appropriate clinical decisions regarding the conduct of extracorporeal support.Assemble, prime, de-air, and manage extracorporeal devices and circuitry for cardiac surgical procedures, maintaining life support according to departmental procedures.Assess, interpret, and manage complex clinical information and take appropriate autonomous action.Work as an independent practitioner, managing multiple techniques during a single procedure.Perform complex myocardial preservation techniques to protect the heart from ischaemia.Assist with the management of complex long-term extracorporeal circulation techniques.Seek advice from senior colleagues to gain experience and knowledge.Administer drugs and fluids according to departmental protocol as necessitated by the clinical situation.Act and think clearly under acute time pressures and in emergency situations.Provide CPB and cardiac support services in clinical areas outside the operating theatre.Prepare equipment for the insertion of intra-aortic balloon catheters and maintain sensitivity towards patients in emergency situations.Perform daily maintenance and quality control of the departmental blood-gas analyser.Be part of the team providing reliable 24-hour on-call cover for cardiac surgery and associated areas.Person SpecificationQualificationsAccreditation with SCPSRegistration with CCPSMSc Clinical Perfusion SciencesEquality, Diversity & InclusionEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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