Lead Cardiac Perfusionist — Bypass & Advanced Techniques

NHS Jobs; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking an experienced perfusionist to manage cardiopulmonary bypass procedures across routine and emergency cardiac surgeries. The role demands leadership in implementing new perfusion technologies, participating in research, and mentoring trainees within a high-pressure hospital environment.

The successful candidate will maintain rigorous clinical governance, ensure accurate documentation, and collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing staff to optimise patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
• Formal training in perfusion techniques and patient safety is required.
• Experience with complex perfusion procedures and emergency situations is essential.
• Commitment to teaching, audit, and continuing professional development is expected.

Responsibilities

• Choose equipment and disposables for procedures.
• Prepare perfusion setup for CPB during cardiac surgery and emergencies.
• Operate heart-lung machine and auxiliary equipment to maintain physiological parameters.
• Perform advanced perfusion techniques including aortic procedures and blood gas analysis.
• Maintain sterile technique and safe disposal of consumables per policy.
• Lead evaluation and training of new technologies in perfusion.
• Document perfusion activity for audit and quality assurance.
• Contribute to departmental planning, service development and research.
• Participate in on-call rota and manage emergencies.

Skills

Perfusion expertise

Aseptic technique

Emergency response

Clinical documentation

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in Perfusion or related field

MSc in Perfusion or related field

Tools

Heart-lung machine operation

Advanced blood gas analysis

TEG testing

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking an experienced perfusionist to manage cardiopulmonary bypass procedures across routine and emergency cardiac surgeries. The role demands leadership in implementing new perfusion technologies, participating in research, and mentoring trainees within a high-pressure hospital environment.

The successful candidate will maintain rigorous clinical governance, ensure accurate documentation, and collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing staff to optimise patient outcomes.