Chief Clinical Perfusion Scientist & Service Leader

Oxford University Hospitals; Oxford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Chief Clinical Perfusion Scientist to lead the Perfusion Service and shape the future of the cardiac surgery programme.

You will combine expert clinical practice with leadership, ensuring governance, workforce development and high-quality patient care across the Trust and referring region.

You will hold full UK registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists and contribute to strategic planning and research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ambitious, experienced Chief Clinical Perfusion Scientist to lead the Perfusion Service.
• Must hold 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 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

Strategic leadership

Clinical leadership

Operational planning

Cardiopulmonary bypass expertise

Education

Full UK registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Chief Clinical Perfusion Scientist to lead the Perfusion Service and shape the future of the cardiac surgery programme.

You will combine expert clinical practice with leadership, ensuring governance, workforce development and high-quality patient care across the Trust and referring region.

You will hold full UK registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists and contribute to strategic planning and research initiatives.