Trainee Clinical Perfusion Scientist- Royal Brompton Hospital

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic trainee to join our existing team at the Royal Brompton Hospital. The successful candidate will enter our two year clinical training program where they will be trained to deliver a wide range of perfusion techniques. The appointee may be required to undertake a portion of their training on the other two sites of the Trust, Harefield Hospital and St Thomas' Hospital sites.

As part of your training you will be required to study towards an MSc in Clinical Perfusion at Bristol University and all job offers will be subject to eligibility to enrol on this course. Upon successful completion of the MSc and our clinical training program, you will be required to undertake the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists practical exam leading to accreditation with the Society and professional registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.

Candidates should have a minimum grade of 2:1 at BSc level in an appropriate biological science, have good communication skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to work well within a team. Previous experience of working in a hospital or theatre environment would be desirable but is not necessary. Successful completion of the MSc, together with the award of accreditation from the SCPC and completion of the agreed competency framework, will result in automatic promotion to Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 7.

• As a trainee Clinical Perfusionist you will be part of a dynamic team providing extracorporeal circulation to all patients having cardiac surgery.
• The post holder will be trained to carry out Clinical Perfusion under direct supervision.
• Primarily based at the RBH.
• Training will be given to achieve accreditation with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists.
• College attendance at Bristol University to gain an MSc in Perfusion.

Our vision is to be the leading national and international centre for treating heart and lung disease, developing services through research and clinical practice to improve the health of people across the world.

• Provide specialist and sub-specialist expertise and clinical care for our patients
• Undertake pioneering and world-class research into heart and lung disease in order to develop new forms of treatment which can be applied across the NHS and beyond
• Recruit, train and develop tomorrow’s international clinical leaders and expert
• Develop and continuously improve responsive service models in partnership with our patients, carers, partner organisations and the public
• Generate surpluses to invest in new technologies and services.

We are supported in this by active patient and community groups who enthusiastically encourage and challenge us to deliver our goals.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Ben Pardoe

Job title:

Specialist Clinical Perfusionist Email address:  Telephone number:

Tim Jackson

Head of Clinical Perfusion (RBH)