Be an experienced and autonomous practitioner who leads by example and acts as a role model, providing clinical and professional perfusion services to the multi-disciplinary team.As a Senior Clinical Perfusionist the post-holder will encouraged to represent the Trust at external meetings which will include European and worldwide cardiothoracic symposia. As part of this function he/she will be responsible for collating and analysing a range of highly complex data related to TEG analysis, patient risk factors and their impact on intra-operative and post-operative patient outcomes.The post holder will be responsible for setting and maintaining 24 hour perfusion service provision and participate fully in the development of the team and service, recognising that the team will contain those that have professional managerial responsibilities, novice practitioners and student perfusionists.Fundamentally the post holder will work with the Head of Clinical Perfusion to ensure that the perfusion resource is sufficient for those perfusionists with professional managerial responsibilities to hit the clinical group's contractual and professional targets

Main duties of the job

Communication Comply with the Directorate management structure and communicate effectively within this framework.

Offer expert advice to medical staff on the suitability of equipment and devices for specific procedures, taking into account changes/deterioration in patient condition and any concomitant disease processes, laboratory data, near patient test results and other technically limiting factors. Implementation of innovative techniques must be introduced by tactful, clear and concise explanations.

About us

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

Comply with the Directorate management structure and communicate effectively within this framework.

Offer expert advice to medical staff on the suitability of equipment and devices for specific procedures, taking into account changes/deterioration in patient condition and any concomitant disease processes, laboratory data, near patient test results and other technically limiting factors. Implementation of innovative techniques must be introduced by tactful, clear and concise explanations.

Analytical and Planning

The post holder is expected to participate in the Trusts clinical effectiveness activities, and to maintain and foster improvements in the quality and standards of clinical services.

in conjunction with the senior management team, assist the Directorate to meet the targets set out in the Trusts Clinical Governance Strategy and contribute to reporting processes.

Essential

Accredited Perfusionist registered witht the society of Perfusionists of Great Britain and Ireland

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary degree in a science related subject and a post-graduate degree in perfusion science. Accredited Perfusionist registered with the society of Perfusionists of Great Britain and Ireland

Desirable

• Degree in Management

Experience

Essential

• Competent in routine aspects of clinical perfusion Intra-Aorticballoon therapy

Desirable

• Knowledgeof Ventricular assist device Experience in a lead/deputy lead roleina perfusion department

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MSE SOUTHEND, BASILDON, BROOMFIELD

Southend

Southend On Sea

SS0 0YL

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