University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust
Trainee Cardiac Perfusionist
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About the Role
The post holder will undertake a structured programme of academic and clinical training leading to professional accreditation as a Clinical Perfusion Scientist. The trainee will complete the MSc Clinical Perfusion Science programme delivered through the University of Bristol and successfully achieve accreditation with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists.
Working under the direct supervision of appropriately qualified and accredited Clinical Perfusion Scientists, the trainee will progressively develop the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours required to safely participate in the delivery of highly specialised extracorporeal circulation services. The post holder will contribute to the provision of clinical perfusion and associated services across University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust whilst maintaining patient safety at all times.
The trainee will participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, research, and service development activities within the department. Continued employment is dependent upon satisfactory progression through both the academic and clinical training programmes.
Salary:
- Trainees will be paid an Annex 21 Salary of Band 7 pay grade whilst completing the MSc.
- Upon completion of the course and all relevant competencies, the successful candidate will progress to band 8A.
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Responsibilities:
- Assess patients by reviewing medical history, investigations, pathology, diagnosis, planned surgical procedure, and relevant risk factors to contribute to safe clinical preparation and decision-making.
- Assemble, prime, de-air, and prepare cardiopulmonary bypass circuits and associated extracorporeal devices.
- Undertake pre-use safety checks.
- Develop competence in the conduct of cardiopulmonary bypass during adult cardiac surgery.
- Interpret physiological and biochemical parameters including blood pressure, blood flow, blood gases, electrolytes, anticoagulation monitoring, temperature, acid-base balance, haematology results, urine output, and relevant clinical trends.
About the Trust
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
- We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
- Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
- We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
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By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential, and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity, and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Jacqui Simmons
- Job title: Deputy Chief Perfusionist
- Email address: Jacqui.Simmons@uhcw.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 02476965302
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