Senior Cardiac Perfusionist – Lead in Complex Bypass

. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Perfusionist to join a well‑established perfusion team. The role involves providing cardiopulmonary bypass care and participating in 24‑hour on‑call rotations to support complex cardiothoracic procedures.

Candidates must be an Accredited Clinical Perfusionist with UK registration and demonstrate autonomous, high‑quality care within a multidisciplinary team. Training and development are encouraged within a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Accredited Clinical Perfusionist with UK registration.
• Experience with cardiopulmonary bypass and related procedures.
• Willingness to participate in 24-hour on-call rotation.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide CPB and cardiac support service in the operating theatre and related areas.
• Take part in 24-hour on-call cover for cardiothoracic surgery.
• Maintain registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland and pursue CPD.
• Ensure quality control and safe operation of perfusion equipment.
• Administer medications during bypass according to PGD.

Skills

Accredited Clinical Perfusionist

Cardiopulmonary bypass experience

On-call capability

Autonomous practitioner

Education

UK professional registration as Clinical Perfusionist

Job description

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Perfusionist to join a well‑established perfusion team. The role involves providing cardiopulmonary bypass care and participating in 24‑hour on‑call rotations to support complex cardiothoracic procedures.

Candidates must be an Accredited Clinical Perfusionist with UK registration and demonstrate autonomous, high‑quality care within a multidisciplinary team. Training and development are encouraged within a supportive NHS environment.