Basic or Senior Clinical Perfusionist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a Clinical Perfusion Scientist to join their Sussex Cardiac Centre team. The role involves providing clinical perfusion services for adult cardiac surgery and requires valid accreditation with SCPS/CCPS. Candidates should be experienced professionals capable of managing circulatory support devices and participating in a 24-hour on-call service. The organization emphasizes diversity, wellbeing, and professional development, offering a supportive environment for both patients and staff.

Benefits

Extensive Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working options

Support networks for diverse staff

Qualifications

• Must hold current valid accreditation & registration with SCPS/CCPS.
• Experience in clinical perfusion services for adult cardiac surgery.
• Ability to provide management and control of the extracorporeal circuit.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical perfusion services for adult cardiac surgery.
• Manage circulatory support devices during cardiac procedures.
• Participate in the 24-hour on-call service.

Skills

Clinical perfusion techniques

Management of circulatory support devices

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Current valid accreditation & registration with SCPS/CCPS

Tools

Cell saver

Intra-aortic balloon pump

CardioHelp ECLS device

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced, accredited & registered Clinical Perfusion Scientist to join the team at the Sussex Cardiac Centre.

We provide all perfusion services for adult cardiac surgery in a friendly, team driven environment.

Candidates must hold current valid accreditation & registration with SCPS/CCPS. Applications which do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

Consideration will be given to flexible working. The department currently operates a 4-day week (07:30 - 17:30), which is under review.

We would like to appoint at senior grade, but consideration will be given to applicants at basic grade looking to gain experience., As an experienced, accredited and registered autonomous practitioner, you will provide clinical perfusion services for adult cardiac surgery, involving the management and control of the extracorporeal circuit which temporarily replaces the patient's heart and lungs during cardiac surgery. Other duties include management of circulatory support devices (such as the intra-aortic balloon pump & CardioHelp ECLS device), management of blood conservation equipment (such as the cell saver), to work as a vital member of a multidisciplinary team during both routine and emergency cardiac surgical procedures, and to fully participate in the provision of a 24 hour on-call service.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.