University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

University Hospital Southampton (UHS) is a large, acute teaching hospital with strong values that put our patients first. Within UHS, the cardiovascular and thoracic (CV& T) care group is widely regarded as a centre of excellence, delivering exceptional patient care across all our services.

As part of CV& T, our large perfusion team works for multiple patient pathways to support this approach to patient care and outcomes we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic clinical leader to carry on the outstanding leadership of this service. If you are looking for a new role that will support you to develop the very best service to patients, your strong leadership and enable you to stretch your already excellent clinical skills then we want to hear from you.

Currently, the cardiac team undertakes 1800 adults and 400 paediatric procedures per year across our five cardiac theatres with a workforce of 18+ perfusionists and trainees.

About us

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.

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.

Currently the trust is offering a recruitment and retention premium for this role totalling �8,000 p.a. (pro rata) and we are happy to provide support with relocation. T& Cs will apply and can be discussed at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO

You will be responsible and accountable for the day-to-day management of the Perfusion service and provide leadership within the department, ensuring compliance against national standards and trust performance metrics.You will lead the professional development of the service and the profession, including the implementation and development of relevant Trust guidelines, training and development of the perfusion team and other staff (as appropriate) as well as recruitment and retention initiatives.Take a key responsibility for service development, ensuring delivery of a highly effective and efficient service.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FORAn experienced perfusionist from a relevant clinical background with a passion for leadership, efficiency and constant improvement. The 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.You must be accredited by the Society of Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland and registered with the College of Clinical Perfusionists of Great Britain & IrelandEvidence of leading service development and changeAn ability to work with the wider multi-disciplinary team across the whole of the cardio-vascular and thoracic care group and colleagues from other care groups.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications training required

Essential

• Society of Perfusion Accreditation Examination
• First degree or equivalent
• Masters
• Full registration with the College of Perfusion
• Leadership training or equivalent experience
• Management training or equivalent experience

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of National and Local NHS and Perfusion agenda
• Extensive experience in the acute healthcare setting in clinical leadership/clinical management position o
• Evidence of advanced leadership qualities
• Formal and informal teaching experience
• Staff and resource management experience
• Experience of introducing change to clinical environment
• Report writing skills and experience
• Budget management experience
• Fully conversant with all aspects of adult and paediatric cardiopulmonary bypass procedures and techniques

Desirable

• Understanding of specialist area

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential

• Excellent high level leadership skills
• Articulate with highly developed communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels, including interpersonal skills, liaison and negotiation skills. Writing and presentation skills o
• Advising and influencing
• IT skills and ability to develop these skills further
• Ability to prioritise work and adapt to changing deadlines
• Able to develop and implement policy, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion oEvidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Project management skills

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA

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