Job overview

Due to the expansion of our cardiac surgery service, we are looking for highly motivated band 8a Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientists to join the team within our Cardiovascular and Thoracic care group which is acknowledged as a regional centre of excellence at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). Successful candidate will be conversant with cardiac surgical techniques performed on neonatal, paediatric and adults, including cell salvage, point of care blood analysis, ECMO, Percutaneous Hepatic perfusion and research. However, applicants who do not meet the above criteria will be offered a full and comprehensive training package to upskill in the relevant areas.

Currently, the cardiac team undertakes 1800 adults and 400 paediatric procedures per year within four cardiac theatres. You must be accredited by the Society of Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland and registered with the College of Clinical Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland. This role includes a £5,000 Recruitment and Retention Premium.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. 

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What we're looking for

You will be a dynamic, motivated team player and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with empathy and compassion at the heart of the care that you provide. You will be expected to deliver high quality care within the framework of a multi-disciplinary team. You will be supported by an experienced inter-professional team.

The successful applicant will be expected to carry out various administrative duties associated with the role and will be delegated additional responsibilities as required. Full participation in the department on-call rota is essential. The department offers a 37.5 hour, 3-day working week. Opportunities for locum work are also available working in partnership with NHS professionals.

What we can offer you

We are genuinely committed to making your career a priority. We offer a number of benefits, including development, regular interaction with and feedback from leaders and the chance to work on some of the UK’s leading cardiovascular research and development programmes.
Here at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), we recognise the significant contribution your skills and expertise makes to patient care. In light of this we are offering a £208 (pro rata) per month payment and a £2500 (pro rata) retention payment to be paid after 1 year of service to show our commitment to you. In exchange, you will be committed to remaining within your allocated area for a minimum of 12 months, working in partnership with like-minded healthcare professionals in developing others whilst actively contributing to patient safety, experience and outcomes.

Recruitment payments are not applicable to individuals who are moving from Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust or any NHS staff working within Hampshire or the Isle of Wight. These Trusts include;  Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust,  Solent NHS Trust,  Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,  Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust,  Isle of Wight NHS Trust,  South Central Ambulance NHS Trust. Recruitment and retention premium payments are subject to terms and conditions and are paid on a pro rata basis. 

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• MSc in Clinical perfusion science or equivalent knowledge and experience. A flexible and innovative approach to practice which is appropriate to the needs of the client patient group and consistent with the aims of the Trust.
• Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists Accreditation.
• Full registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists.
• Fully conversant with all aspects of adult cardiopulmonary bypass procedures and associated techniques.
• Be fully conversant with specialist techniques and perfusion procedures as required by individual patients such as, left heart bypass, cerebral perfusion (both antegrade and retrograde), vacuum assisted venous drainage, ventricular assist devices and blood conservation techniques
• To demonstrate highly developed auditory, visual and perceptive skills in dealing with a mass of information
• A flexible and innovative approach to practice which is appropriate to the needs of the client patient group and consistent with the aims of the Trust.

Desirable criteria

• A broad range of experience in neonatal, Paediatric and GUCH perfusion.
• Paediatric perfusion experience
• Paediatric ECMO training course.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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