Trainee Clinical Perfusion Scientist- Royal

2 months ago


London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full time

**Job summary**:
As a trainee Clinical Perfusionist you will be part of a dynamic team providing extra corporeal circulation to all patients having cardiac surgery.

The post holder will be trained to carry out Clinical Perfusion under direct supervision.

Primarily based at the RBH.

Training will be given to achieve accreditation with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists.

College attendance at Bristol University to gain an MSc in Perfusion.

Our vision is to be the leading national and international centre for treating heart and lung disease, developing services through research and clinical practice to improve the health of people across the world.

**In order to achieve this vision we aim to**:
Provide specialist and sub-specialist expertise and clinical care for our patients

Undertake pioneering and world-class research into heart and lung disease in order to develop new forms of treatment which can be applied across the NHS and beyond

Recruit, train and develop tomorrow’s international clinical leaders and expert.

Develop and continuously improve responsive service models in partnership with our patients, carers, partner organisations and the public

Generate surpluses to invest in new technologies and services.

We are supported in this by active patient and community groups who enthusiastically encourage and challenge us to deliver our goals.

**Main tasks & responsibilities**:
**Clinical**:
Preparation of the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit under sterile conditions for use.

Select the appropriate disposables and hardware according to the needs of the patient and surgical preferences. 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.

Competently perform Intra Aortic Balloon Counter Pulsation therapy in all areas of the hospital.

Ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times.

Ensure all equipment is maintained and decontaminated to the department standard.

Be proactive in the blood conservation programme following the better transfusion policy, by providing cell salvage to all patients.

Administer blood transfusions following the better blood transfusion policy.

Offer a blood management service to all specialties including sealants and gels.

Assist with the provision of a specialist ECMO service to patients and other multi-disciplinary teams including initial assembly and technical support throughout the ECMO period.

To be responsible for patient parameters whilst on cardiopulmonary bypass with the administration of drugs within set guidelines.

Familiar with all emergency procedures for equipment failure and act according to the department procedures, ensuring patient safety.

Maintain accurate real time patient records with hard copies correctly stored.

To perform quality assurance procedures and checks. Taking the appropriate action in the event of failure.

Accurately complete the data set requirements for the Trust.



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