Clinical Perfusion Scientist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated perfusionist to contribute to the provision of vital perfusion services. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of clinical practice, and participating in research and development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have relevant accreditation and a passion for professional growth. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services to a diverse population.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing perfusion services for cardiac surgery.
• Interest in professional development and research.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing elective and emergency perfusion services for cardiac surgery.
• Lead and develop the perfusion team.

Skills

Perfusion services

Teamwork

Blood conservation techniques

Research and development

Education

SCPS accreditation

CCPS Registration

Job description

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Contributing to the provision of perfusion services at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Assisting in the development of the department, as well as in the education and training of the perfusion team, ensuring continued professional development.

Main duties of the job

As an autonomous practitioner, leads by example and acts as a role model, providing clinical and professional perfusion services to the multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will participate fully in the development of the team, organizing facilities and junior staff to enable the clinical group to meet its contractual and professional targets. The post holder will also play an active role in departmental research and development.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group serve a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit; and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

In 2021, our two Trusts formed a hospitals group to foster closer collaboration in research, development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce, while remaining as two separate Trusts.

Job responsibilities

Assist the team in providing elective and emergency perfusion services for cardiac surgery. For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the Person Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

• SCPS accreditation
• CCPS Registration
• Experience with blood conservation techniques
• Experience with dissection service

Person Specification

• Examples of teamwork
• Interest in professional development and research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust