Perfusionist; Bank

Perfusionist (Bank)

The Priory Hospital in Birmingham is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

Bank Shifts. This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis. You will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

• Provide clinical and technical perfusion service during both routine and emergency procedures.
• Operate the heart-lung machine, delivering Cardio-Pulmonary Bypass (CPB) along with cell salvage systems and intra-aortic balloon pump.
• Administer drugs including colloid/crystalloid fluids, vasoactive drugs, cardioplegia solution and osmotic diuretics as clinically indicated.
• Monitor the patient’s haemodynamic status and assess throughout the procedure to deliver concise, accurate instructions to the surgical and anaesthetic team.
• Ensure quality control, calibration and maintenance is in place for the relevant specialist perfusion/blood management equipment.
• Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge/skill, and expertise.
• Comply with all relevant mandatory training.

• Current knowledge of clinical practice.
• Extensive postgraduate experience.
• Experience of customer care, including interacting with customers in challenging situations.
• BSc/MSc in a clinical science discipline.
• Accreditation as a perfusionist, registered with the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain & Ireland (SOPGI).
• Registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain & Ireland.

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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