Senior Clinical Perfusionist

3 weeks ago


StokeonTrent, United Kingdom University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Full time

Choose the most appropriate equipment and disposable items for the procedure to be undertaken. Prepare equipment and disposable items to undertake cardiopulmonary bypass for routine and emergency cardiac surgery. Operate the heart lung machine and auxiliary equipment in order to maintain the patients clinical condition within physiological parameters, taking corrective action to compensate for changing conditions during cardiopulmonary bypass. Prepare equipment and disposable items to perform autologous blood salvage procedures both intra and post operatively for cardiac and other surgical specialities.

Prepare and operate the equipment necessary for the insertion of intra-aortic balloon catheters and the continuing management of the balloon pump during the period of counter pulsation support. Troubleshooting when required. Undertake and interpret blood gas analysis. Undertake and interpret Thromboelastopgraphy Testing including Platelet Mapping and Fibrinogen Analysis where necessary.

To set up and operate the relevant monitoring and safety devices. Prepare and operate equipment and disposables to perform vacuum assisted venous drainage. Prepare and operate equipment and disposables to perform carbon dioxide flushing of the operative field. Modify the extra corporeal circuit in order to facilitate haemoconcentration and modified ultra-filtration.

Disassembly and disposal of all used consumable equipment in accordance with Trust and departmental guidelines. Observe recognised surgical standards of aseptic technique at all appropriate times. Maintain, clean and calibrate equipment, keeping relevant departmental records. Assist in the development and subsequent assessment of appropriate evaluation techniques for new equipment and techniques.

Participate in any research and development projects, assisting in their initiation and control. Ensure there are adequate stock levels in all clinical areas, ordering additional stock when required. Conduct informal in-service and external formal educational and training sessions with other Perfusionists, nursing and medical staff, when required. Complete accurately the relevant departmental and clinical records, providing any statistical and administrative information as required.

Job Specific Duties Directly supervise trainee perfusionists, assisting in the development of the departmental training programmes. Act as a mentor to the trainee perfusionist, ensuring all relevant personal logs and training documentation is completed. Ensure the blood gas analyser is quality controlled and maintained, delegating when necessary. Assist in ensuring all equipment is regularly maintained and serviced, reporting any failures and problems are reported to the relevant people.

Personal/Professional Development To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence. To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan. Assist in the professional and personal development of others. Registered with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland and maintain professional re-accreditation through clinical and educational activity.

Must abide by the Code of Ethical Conduct of the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland. Maintain effective and supportive relationships with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Conversant with all relevant departmental and Trust protocols. Health and Safety To take reasonable care for your own Health and Safety and that of any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.

To co-operate with North Staffordshire Hospital NHS Trust in ensuring that statutory regulations, codes of practice, local policies and departmental health and safety rules are adhered to. Attend mandatory training sessions when required.



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