Chief Clinical Perfusionist

Responsible for the safe delivery of cardiopulmonary bypass, as outlined in the Department of Healths Guide to Good Practice in Clinical Perfusion using specialised, unique and highly complex perfusion techniques. Ensure continuity of perfusion service to ensure all service commitments are met within the capacity of the team. This involves being responsible for the perfusion rota covering all theatre sessions, management and allocation of planned perfusion cases and adjusting allocation of workload/rota to manage emergency cases. The post holder is also responsible for managing a 24/7 on-call rota within Trust e-roster System. Ensure perfusion staff complies with necessary policies, protocols and clinical practices, within the Trust clinical governance standards. To use highly complex specialised knowledge which require sound clinical judgements/decision making for highly complex and unique cases and advise others in the absence of the full clinical picture. Possess excellent reasoning skills and sound judgement in identifying problems generating solutions and reaching reasoned conclusions . As expert clinical perfusion scientists, it is essential that strong relationships are formed with all members of the multidisciplinary team especially consultant cardiac surgeons. As perfusion department line manager, co-ordinate all technical and administrative duties, including all HR & financial elements on a daily basis. Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for the safe delivery of cardiopulmonary bypass, as outlined in the Department of Healths Guide to Good Practice in Clinical Perfusion using specialised, unique and highly complex perfusion techniques. Ensure continuity of perfusion service to ensure all service commitments are met within the capacity of the team. This involves being responsible for the perfusion rota covering all theatre sessions, management and allocation of planned perfusion cases and adjusting allocation of workload/rota to manage emergency cases. The post holder is also responsible for managing a 24/7 on-call rota within Trust e-roster System. Ensure perfusion staff complies with necessary policies, protocols and clinical practices, within the Trust clinical governance standards. To use highly complex specialised knowledge which require sound clinical judgements/decision making for highly complex and unique cases and advise others in the absence of the full clinical picture. Possess excellent reasoning skills and sound judgement in identifying problems generating solutions and reaching reasoned conclusions . As expert clinical perfusion scientists, it is essential that strong relationships are formed with all members of the multidisciplinary team especially consultant cardiac surgeons. As perfusion department line manager, co-ordinate all technical and administrative duties, including all HR & financial elements on a daily basis.