Lead Cardiac Perfusion Scientist

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£5,000 recruitment premium p.a. (pro r

Relocation support available

NHS benefits package

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist to support its busy cardiovascular service. The role involves contributing to adult and paediatric perfusion across multiple theatres, with opportunities to lead on complex cases and innovation.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, meet accreditation standards, and participate in on-call duties. A recruitment/retention premium and relocation support are available.

Qualifications

• Accreditations: SOCIETY/College of Clinical Perfusionists required; MSc in clinical perfusion or equivalent knowledge/experience.
• Experience with adult cardiopulmonary bypass procedures and associated techniques.
• Strong communication and teamwork for a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a high-performing perfusion service across cardiac theatres.
• Support complex and varied caseloads in a centre of excellence.
• Participate in on-call rota and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Adult cardiac perfusion techniques

Cell salvage

Blood conservation

Point-of-care blood analysis

DHCA (Deep hypothermic circulatory)

ECMO support

Education

MSc in Clinical perfusion science

Full registration with College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists

Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists accreditation

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist to support its busy cardiovascular service. The role involves contributing to adult and paediatric perfusion across multiple theatres, with opportunities to lead on complex cases and innovation.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, meet accreditation standards, and participate in on-call duties. A recruitment/retention premium and relocation support are available.