Senior Cardiac Perfusion Scientist – ECMO & DHCA Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment premium (£5,000 p.a. pro‑r

Relocation support

NHS benefits package

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist to join the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Care Group. You will support a wide range of adult cardiac procedures in a high-volume service.

You will be accredited by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists and registered with the College of Clinical Perfusionists, with opportunities for development and involvement in complex cases.

Qualifications

• MSc in Clinical perfusion science or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists Accreditation.
• Full registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists.
• Fully conversant with adult cardiopulmonary bypass procedures and perfusion techniques.
• Desirable: neonatal/paediatric/GUCH perfusion experience.

Responsibilities

• Support a high-performing cardiac perfusion service across a wide caseload.
• Take part in the department on-call rota and administrative duties as required.
• Deliver high-quality care within a multidisciplinary team setting.

Skills

Adult cardiac perfusion

DHCA

ECMO support

Cell salvage

Blood conservation

Point-of-care blood analysis

Education

MSc in Clinical perfusion science

Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists accreditation

Full registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist to join the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Care Group. You will support a wide range of adult cardiac procedures in a high-volume service.

You will be accredited by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists and registered with the College of Clinical Perfusionists, with opportunities for development and involvement in complex cases.