Clinical Perfusionist

Cambridge Perfusion Services LLP; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading perfusion service provider in the UK seeks a Clinical Perfusion Scientist to provide comprehensive care in cardiac settings at Royal Papworth Hospital. The role involves conducting complex procedures like cardiopulmonary bypass and requires effective teamwork and communication skills. Candidates must hold relevant accreditation and a valid UK driving license. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and professional development. Join a dedicated team making a difference in patient outcomes every day.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Electric car lease scheme

Wellbeing resources through Aviva DigiCare

Qualifications

• Fully accredited with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain & Ireland.
• Knowledge of routine and specialized clinical perfusion techniques.
• Able to work within and outside of the department with credibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cardiopulmonary bypass and related procedures.
• Participate in the on-call rota and night shift.
• Support training and service development.

Skills

Clinical perfusion techniques

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Accreditation with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Since 1987, Cambridge Perfusion has grown to become the UKs largest private perfusion provider, performing over 3,500 cases every year. We are proud to be the only private perfusion company accredited to ISO 9001:2025, reflecting our commitment to quality and excellence.

What sets us apart is our supportive culture and investment in people. From day one, you'll benefit from a comprehensive onboarding process, with opportunities to develop advanced techniques as needed. Our N+1 24/7 model ensures you're always well supported, and you'll be working alongside a skilled, close-knit team in a centre of international reputation.

This is an exciting opportunity to build your career with a team that combines cutting-edge practice with a collaborative, people-focused approach.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Perfusion Scientist with Cambridge Perfusion at Royal Papworth Hospital, you'll be at the centre of some of the most exciting and complex work in cardiac care.

No two days are the same, one day you may be running cardiopulmonary bypass, the next supporting patients on ECMO or ventricular assist devices. Our team is also involved in advanced and challenging procedures such as pulmonary endarterectomy, frozen elephant trunk repairs, and heart and lung transplants offering a truly unique and rewarding caseload.

You'll be joining a close-knit, supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Alongside your clinical work, you'll have opportunities to contribute to training, service development, and research, while playing your part in providing 24/7 care through our on-call rota. If you're looking for a role where your skills directly shape patient outcomes and no two days are alike, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

At Cambridge Perfusion, we've built our reputation not only on clinical excellence but also on the strength of our team.

We are friendly, supportive, and proud to be active members of the cardiac surgery and ICU teams we work alongside every day. Teamwork, collaboration, and professionalism are at the heart of everything we do, and we believe in creating an environment where people feel valued and supported.

Our N+1 24/7 model underpins the way we work, ensuring safe staffing and strong team support across all shifts. We also know that looking after our people is just as important as looking after our patients, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package including:

Private medical insurance

Electric car lease scheme

A range of wellbeing resources through Aviva DigiCare and Toothfairy

We value hard work, but we also know the importance of balance, wellbeing, and enjoying the work you do. Joining Cambridge Perfusion means being part of a team that takes pride in its role, supports each other, and makes a real difference every single day.

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

A Clinical Perfusion Scientist is responsible for the safe conduct of cardiopulmonary bypass and associated techniques. They must be able to make autonomous clinical decisions in challenging circumstances. They have a direct effect on the mortality and morbidity of patients. Their work includes activities that are complex and non-routine. The post holder must be part of the team and provide an efficient and effective perfusion service within their place of work. Working as directed by the Partners and team leaders.

The post involves mandatory participation in the departments on call rota and night shift.

Accountable to:

Duty perfusionist, Team leaders, Chief Perfusionist and Partners of Cambridge Perfusion LLP (the LLP)

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical practice

Training and Development

• Ensure all opportunities are taken to develop the skills required of a Clinical Perfusion Scientist
• Maintain accurate Personal Development and Training Records
• Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with policies and practices of the LLP
• Achieve the re-accreditation criteria of the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists

Communication and working relationships

• Provide and receive complex information whilst communicating in an effective manner
• As a member of the multidisciplinary team, always be clear and courteous
• Accurately and promptly relay sensitive information to other members of the team when required
• Support other team members during, and after, stressful workplace events and take part in de-brief / post-op analysis, where appropriate

Knowledge and Professional Practice

• Be part of the team delivering 24/7 cover including on call and night shifts.
• Maintain the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland registration and comply with its professional code of conduct and guidelines
• Ensure a patient focussed clinical practice is maintained, monitored and audited.
• Have a current knowledge of best clinical practice.
• Be able to discuss with colleagues and evaluate the management of individual patients to optimise the patients outcome
• Monitor, evaluate and contribute to changes in practice with the aim of improving patient care
• Utilise clinical knowledge and skills to support and supervise a Trainee clinical perfusion scientist

Analytical and judgement skills

• Monitor a range of clinical information and act within procedural guidelines
• Have the adaptive skills that meet the individual needs of the patient, often in demanding clinical circumstances
• Develop reflective practice

Information and resources

• Assist the departmental Systems Manager in maintaining the I.S.O. 9001:2015 Quality standards documentation
• Ensure that all information is handled according to local Hospital Trust/Cambridge Perfusion LLP policies, procedures, and protocols
• Complete their electronic time sheet with hours worked in a timely manner along with any expense claims.

Financial and physical resources

• Be responsible for careful use of all perfusion related equipment
• Ensure that equipment is safe to use and comply with local fault reporting procedures
• Work with other members of the team to maintain stock levels
• Obey relevant protocols and procedures when moving perfusion equipment to ensure own safety and that of others
• Complete all appropriate paperwork and computer data entry for work done

Health and Safety

• Have due regard for the personal safety of themselves and others with respect to current health and safety regulations
• Fulfil all mandatory training obligations as directed by the Trust and LLP
• Make appropriate use of the available personal protective equipment
• Disassemble and remove contaminated clinical waste from clinical areas safely and ensure all equipment is disinfected according to local protocols
• Safely transfer patient on specialist devices between clinical areas showing regard for patient and personal safety
• Create, maintain and take responsibility for a healthy and safe working environment
• Take effective precautions to prevent the spread of infections to patients and colleagues

Confidentiality and Safeguarding

• All employees must adhere to the Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security policies and procedures
• All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding of vulnerable adults

This job description outlines the main roles and responsibilities of the position but the post holder may also be required to perform any other reasonable task within their capability.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Fully accredited with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain & Ireland, or those currently in the process of obtaining such qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence

Experience

• Able to work within and outside of the department with credibility.
• Knowledge of routine and specialised clinical perfusion techniques

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.