Critical Care Scientist
- NHS
- Full Time
- Southend-on-Sea
- 37338.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Critical Care Scientists are specially trained healthcare scientists who work collaboratively as part of a multi-professional team providing scientific expertise and knowledge of the physiology and technology involved in the delivery of care to critically ill patients.
CCS's undertake scientific and clinical roles, including working directly with patients and providing advice to medical, nursing, and other staff in the critical care setting about the safe and effective use of medical devices.
Main duties of the job
Perform pre-use safety checks, functionality testing, calibration, and quality control on specialist clinical devices to ensure accurate performance.
Provide a first line troubleshooting and maintenance service supporting the critical care team at the bedside with respect to all aspects of medical technology.
Provide scientific support for the transport / transfer of critically ill and anaesthetised patients.
Respond to and assist with resuscitation and trauma calls in the Emergency Department. Skills to deal with occasional exposure to highly distressing and emotional circumstances.
Operate a wide range of medical devices used in the clinical environment, understanding their clinical applicability, associated risks, and limitations
Provide specialist advice and expertise on all aspects of critical care science.Promote the culture of safe and effective use of technological systems for the benefit and care of critically ill patients.Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, carers, fellow healthcare professionals, external suppliers, engineers, and members of the public to ensure seamless and evolving service delivery.
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 well being 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 responsibilities
Perform pre-use safety checks, functionality testing, calibration, and quality control on specialist clinical devices to ensure accurate performance.
Provide a first line troubleshooting and maintenance service supporting the critical care team at the bedside with respect to all aspects of medical technology.
Provide scientific support for the transport / transfer of critically ill and anaesthetised patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant physiological science, e.g., Physiology, Healthcare Science, Biomedical Science
Desirable
- NHS Scientist Training Programme.
- Registration with Health & Care Professions Council.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Currently working as a Healthcare Scientist with measurable experience in speciality.
- Extensive knowledge of management of medical devices in clinical use Experience of training in the application of medical devices.
Desirable
- Attended specialist accreditation training courses.
- Knowledge of patient information systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Mid and South Essex Hospital
southend
SS0 0RY
