Clinical Perfusion Scientist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a skilled perfusionist to contribute to the provision of vital perfusion services. In this role, you'll lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of care in both elective and emergency cardiac surgeries. This is an exciting opportunity to further develop your professional skills while playing an essential role in a multidisciplinary team. Join a forward-thinking organization that values education and continuous professional development, and make a significant impact on patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must have SCPS accreditation and CCPS Registration.
• Experience in blood conservation techniques is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide elective and emergency perfusion services to cardiac surgery.
• Lead and support the perfusion team in clinical practices.

Skills

SCPS accreditation

CCPS Registration

Blood conservation techniques

Dissection service experience

Job description

Job summary

Contributing to the provision of perfusion services to St George's University Hospital Trust. Assisting in the development of the department and the education and training of the perfusion team, as well as 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 cares for 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. Epsom Hospital hosts the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

Since 2021, our two Trusts have collaborated as a hospitals group, fostering closer cooperation on research, development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job details

Date posted: 01 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £61,927 to £68,676 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 200-NN-24434299-CA-B

Location

St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Rd, London, SW17 0QT

Job responsibilities

To assist the team in providing elective and emergency perfusion services to cardiac surgery. Please see the Person Job Description and Person Specification for details.

Person Specification

Essential:

• SCPS accreditation
• CCPS Registration

Desirable:

• Experience of blood conservation techniques
• Experience of dissection service

Additional requirements

This post is subject to a DBS check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For more info, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal record checks can be found here.