Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; In loco; GBP 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

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Career development

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Staff recognition scheme

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Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Onsite leisure facilities membership

Descrizione del lavoro

The perfusion team at Hammersmith Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, is recruiting a senior clinical perfusion scientist to run complex adult perfusion work. The post covers routine and emergency techniques, including VA-ECMO, minimally invasive cardiac surgery and aortic procedures with circulatory arrest.

It carries 24/7 on-call duties, extended cardiac list sessions and trauma support at St Mary's, plus a local aortic dissection rotation.

Competenze

• Postgraduate Diploma in Perfusion Science or equivalent.
• Active registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.

Mansioni

• Take part in the 24/7 on-call perfusion service and deliver extended cardiac list sessions.
• Provide routine and emergency adult perfusion, including MiECC, MICS and complex aortic procedures with cerebral perfusion and circulatory arrest.
• Independently start, run and troubleshoot VA-ECMO for patients in cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest.
• Work the standard 37.5-hour, 4-day week, adjusted to cover extended sessions and on-call.
• Provide clinical support to the trauma service at St Mary's Hospital and the in-hours VA-ECMO service.
• Help maintain perfusion standards and quality through audit and policy development.
• Lead education and training of trainee perfusionists and other staff in routine and advanced perfusion strategies.
• Contribute to clinical research and trials with Imperial College London, moving innovative perfusion techniques into patient care.

Formazione

Postgraduate Diploma in Perfusion Science or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

The perfusion team at Hammersmith Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, is recruiting a senior clinical perfusion scientist to run complex adult perfusion work. The post covers routine and emergency techniques, including VA-ECMO, minimally invasive cardiac surgery and aortic procedures with circulatory arrest. It carries 24/7 on-call duties, extended cardiac list sessions and trauma support at St Mary's, plus a local aortic dissection rotation. Applicants must be accredited and actively registered with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.

What the job involves

• Take part in the 24/7 on-call perfusion service and deliver extended cardiac list sessions
• Provide routine and emergency adult perfusion, including MiECC, MICS and complex aortic procedures with cerebral perfusion and circulatory arrest
• Independently start, run and troubleshoot VA-ECMO for patients in cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest
• Work the standard 37.5-hour, 4-day week, adjusted to cover extended sessions and on-call
• Provide clinical support to the trauma service at St Mary's Hospital and the in-hours VA-ECMO service
• Help maintain perfusion standards and quality through audit and policy development
• Lead education and training of trainee perfusionists and other staff in routine and advanced perfusion strategies
• Contribute to clinical research and trials with Imperial College London, moving innovative perfusion techniques into patient care

What’s required

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in Perfusion Science or equivalent
• Accreditation with the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland

Registration & licences

• Active registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland

Experience

• Extensive post-qualification experience as an autonomous adult perfusion practitioner
• Safely managing complex and emergency adult cardiac procedures, including aortic dissection, cerebral perfusion and hypothermic circulatory arrest
• Experience in minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS)
• Experience in the clinical provision and management of VA-ECMO

Skills & knowledge

• Clinical judgement and critical decision-making under pressure
• Strong leadership to mentor trainees and work within a multidisciplinary team
• Applying expanded roles and skills within a clinical setting
• Developing departmental perfusion standards and protocols

Nice to have

• Advanced Accreditation with the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland
• MSc in Perfusion Science
• Experience with minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) systems
• Experience in the clinical provision and management of VV-ECMO
• Experience in left-heart bypass, IVC tumour thrombectomy and novel procedures
• Supporting clinical research and trials with academic partners
• Liaising with external stakeholders, including suppliers, procurement and stock teams
• Evidence of continuing professional education

What’s offered

• Career development
• Flexible working and wellbeing support
• Staff recognition scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Car lease schemes
• Season ticket loan
• Membership options for onsite leisure facilities