Job Description

The Clinical Perfusion department are looking to recruit a Staff Grade Clinical Perfusion Scientist to join our team.



Limited post accreditation experience required, though mentorship will be provided.



Applicants must be accredited and registered Clinical perfusionist scientists with both the College and Society of Clinical perfusion scientists.



The successful candidate will join a highly motivated team providing cover for cardiac surgery and cardiac services within a large teaching hospital and trauma centre.



The post holder will be required to work autonomously, providing cover for a wide range of complex cardiac surgical procedures and dissection rota. Full participation in an on-call rota is essential, providing cover within the hospital, advising CCU and ITU on the use of assist devices along with transfer of patients on occasion to heart failure centres.



The department adheres to N+1 at all times.



Applicants require experience in a wide range of surgical procedures, the use of IABP and cell salvage, use of a number of POC devices along with post cardiotomy ECMO on occasion.



Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.



Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.



We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, skilled team player with good communication skills to join a small team providing 24hr cover in the Capital of Wales.



You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.