CI261195 - Chief Clinical Perfusionist

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Job summary

NHS Grampian is inviting applications for a Chief Clinical Perfusionist at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The role leads the Clinical Perfusion Service for NHS Grampian and the North of Scotland, including delivery of a 24-hour on-call service and strategic development across the team.

The post requires registration and full accreditation with the relevant bodies, extensive post‑accreditation experience, and excellent leadership and communication skills to manage a complex, multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Must be registered and fully accredited by the relevant professional bodies.
• Significant clinical experience after accreditation at Senior/Deputy/Chief level.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to lead in a high‑quality perfusion service.
• Able to work with multidisciplinary teams and develop strategic delivery of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the Clinical Perfusion Service for NHS Grampian and the North of Scotland.
• Deliver a 24-hour on-call North of Scotland service.
• Provide clinical governance and strategic development for perfusion services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered with College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland

Fully accredited by Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

The Clinical Perfusion Service at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is looking to appoint a Chief Clinical Perfusionist.

The service provides a comprehensive range of cardiac services, planned and emergency, to adult patients including ECMO, intra-aortic balloon pumping and intra-operative cell salvage.

As Chief Perfusionist you will be responsible and accountable for the leadership of all aspects of the Clinical Perfusion Service for NHS Grampian and the North of Scotland, including delivery of a 24-hour on-call North of Scotland service.

Eligible Candidates

• Be registered with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland
• Be fully accredited by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland
• Demonstrate significant clinical experience acquired post accreditation as a Senior, Deputy or Chief Clinical Perfusionist
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists professional and clinical policies, both national and local
• Demonstrate motivational leadership skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability and experience to lead in the delivery of a highly specialised clinical perfusion service
• Have proven highly specialist clinical knowledge gained via advanced theoretical and practical study
• Be enthusiastic, self motivated with the ability to problem solve, negotiate and influence
• Have the ability to lead in the development of strategies for management and delivery of high quality care with the multidisciplinary team
• Be able to work with the multi-disciplinary team with a responsible, well organised and proactive approach

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.

Contact Details

For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit please contact:

James Tyrrell, Chief Clinical Perfusionist
01224 554825

Faye Simpson, Operational Manager, Critical Care
Tel: [phone] or email [e-mail]

Additional Information For Candidates

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• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.