Perfusionist (Bank)

Circle Health Group Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Circle Health Group Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow is seeking a Bank Perfusionist to join the Theatre team. This is an "as and when required" bank role to supplement staffing during busy periods and cover annual leave or absence.

Responsibilities include delivering CPB support, operating the heart-lung machine, and collaborating with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre staff to ensure safe, patient‑centred perfusion pathways. HCPC registration and SCPS-recognised MSc are essential.

Qualifications

• MSc in Clinical Perfusion Science or equivalent recognised by SCPS.
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Perfusion Scientist.
• Experience as perfusionist in cardiac theatres.
• Knowledge of perfusion equipment, extracorporeal circulation and related legislation.
• Commitment to CPD and ongoing professional development.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Ability to remain calm in high‑pressure, life‑critical situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cardiopulmonary bypass support for cardiac surgery patients.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain the heart‑lung machine during surgery.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre staff to tailor perfusion.
• Maintain accurate perfusion records in line with SCPS and Circle policies.
• Provide training and supervision to trainee perfusionists and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical decision-making

Education

MSc in Clinical Perfusion Science

HCPC registration as Clinical Perfusion Scientist

Tools

Perfusion equipment knowledge

Job description

Perfusionist (Bank)
Ross Hall Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Paid Per Case

Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Perfusionist to join their team of staff in theTheatre department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• Deliver cardiopulmonary bypass support for patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain the heart‑lung machine and associated equipment during surgery.
• Work closely with surgeons and anaesthetists to ensure safe, effective perfusion support tailored to patient needs.
• Collaborate with cardiac surgery, anaesthesia, theatre nursing, and ICU colleagues to ensure safe patient pathways.
• Maintain accurate clinical records of perfusion activity in line with SCPS guidelines and Circle Health Group policies.
• Provide training, supervision, and mentorship to trainee perfusionists and other staff.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• MSc in Clinical Perfusion Science or equivalent qualification recognised by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists (SCPS).
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Perfusion Scientist.
• Demonstrable experience working as a perfusionist in cardiac theatres.
• Comprehensive knowledge of perfusion equipment, extracorporeal circulation techniques, and relevant legislation.
• Evidence of CPD and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high‑pressure, life‑critical situations.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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