Chief Clinical Perfusion Scientist & Service Leader

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks an ambitious Chief Clinical Perfusion Scientist to lead the Perfusion Service and shape its future during growth of the cardiac surgery programme.

You will provide expert clinical perfusion care, lead policy development, and drive workforce planning, on-call service delivery, and budget stewardship across the Trust and referring regions. The role blends clinical practice with leadership and governance excellence.

Qualifications

• Full UK registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership for the Clinical Perfusion Service across the Trust and referring region.
• Deliver expert clinical perfusion care, including complex cardiopulmonary bypass procedures and advanced mechanical circulatory support therapies.
• Act as the senior clinical perfusion specialist, providing expert advice and support to multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead the development and review of clinical policies, protocols and evidence-based practice.
• Ensure the safe operation, maintenance and availability of perfusion equipment and resources.
• Participate in the 24-hour on-call rota and maintain a significant clinical role within routine and emergency services.
• Lead clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, risk management and patient safety initiatives.
• Contribute to service planning and represent Clinical Perfusion at Directorate, Trust and external meetings.
• Line manage, appraise and develop staff, leading workforce planning, recruitment, training and succession planning.
• Manage departmental budgets, procurement and resource utilisation in line with Trust policies.
• Lead research, innovation and service development projects to improve patient outcomes.
• Develop effective stakeholder relationships and ensure compliance with professional, regulatory and governance standards.
• Investigate incidents and complaints, implementing improvements to enhance service quality and performance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Cardiopulmonary bypass

Mechanical circulatory support

Staff development

Budget management

Education

UK registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists

Tools

Perfusion equipment maintenance

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks an ambitious Chief Clinical Perfusion Scientist to lead the Perfusion Service and shape its future during growth of the cardiac surgery programme.

You will provide expert clinical perfusion care, lead policy development, and drive workforce planning, on-call service delivery, and budget stewardship across the Trust and referring regions. The role blends clinical practice with leadership and governance excellence.