Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist to deliver high-quality perfusion services. The role requires a strong track record in innovation and leadership, with accreditation from relevant bodies. This part-time position offers opportunities for professional development and involvement in a dedicated cardiac team. Applicants must reside within 30 minutes of the hospital and have a good understanding of clinical equipment.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Supportive work environment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Accredited by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of GB and Ireland.
• Extensive experience as a qualified Perfusionist.
• Good working knowledge of routine and specialized clinical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient-centered services.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and reliable perfusion.
• Provide education and training to junior perfusionists.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Management

Clinical Knowledge

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Perfusion Science

Professional Registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists

Tools

Spectrum Viper system

Job description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist

The closing date is 07 December 2025

A unique opportunity has arisen with Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (STH), Cardiothoracic Directorate, to recruit to the position of Senior Perfusionist.

We are one of the largest and most successful healthcare employers in the UK and our Cardiothoracic Directorate provides a range of complex tertiary services, key elements of which have an excellent national reputation. Our cardiac team undertakes over 900 adult cardiac procedures within five cardiac theatres. We do not deliver paediatric services or cardiothoracic transplantation.

You will have a track record in delivering high quality perfusion services and this will include responding to and delivering innovation in the field of perfusion. An interest in research would be advantageous. You must also be accredited by the Society of Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland and registered with the College of Clinical Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland.

You will be highly motivated and hardworking, with excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, demonstrable experience of effective team management and service planning and a commitment to professional development both personal and for the team.

Main duties of the job

This is a part‑time position, currently 30 hrs per week, with the possibility to increase to 37.5 hrs.

You will be responsible for:

• High‑quality patient‑centred services to be delivered to our patients.
• The delivery of a safe, efficient and reliable perfusion in partnership with the lead surgeon, anaesthetist and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• The continued development of perfusion services, in partnership with surgeons and anaesthetists.
• Leading by example as an expert and autonomous practitioner, while providing organisational leadership, clinical and professional perfusion services to the multidisciplinary team.
• Providing education and training where relevant to junior perfusionists, clinical colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Full participation in the department on‑call rota is essential.
• Whilst this is currently a part‑time hours contract, this is a senior post and the relevant experience is necessary to secure the position. Extensive post‑qualification and current registration with CCPS and SCPS is essential.
• Maintain and develop the above services accordingly whilst continuing to excel in your clinical field.

Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 7 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 8a.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to Post Graduate Diploma level in Perfusion Science (Band 8a)
• Accredited by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland (Band 7 & 8a)
• Professional Registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of GB and Ireland (Band 7 & 8a)
• Educated to Post Graduate MSc level in Perfusion Science (Band 7)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (Band 7 & 8a)
• Attendance and participation in clinical audit (Band 7 & 8a)
• Attendance at relevant National Conferences (Band 7 & 8a)

Experience

• Good working knowledge of routine and specialised clinical techniques for example Thrombo Elastography, Vacuum Assist Drainage and Blood Conservation. (Band 7 & 8a)
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and clinical hazards (Band 7 & 8a)
• Up to date with latest developments (Band 7 & 8a)
• Understanding the capabilities and limitations of the clinical equipment used (Band 7 & 8a)
• Extensive experience as a qualified Perfusionist (Band 8a)
• Experience of delivering specialist training to others where appropriate (Band 7 & 8a)
• Presentation at MDT, M&M and audit meetings (Band 7 & 8a)
• Familiar with electronic data management (Band 8a)

Further Training

• Electronic patient record, specifically Spectrum Viper system. (Band 8a)
• Specialist perfusion techniques such as minimal access surgery. (Band 7)
• Paperless charting and electronic data capture. (Band 7)
• Goal directed perfusion (Band 7)
• Able to maintain intense levels of concentration (Band 7 & 8a)
• Ability to work under pressure (Band 7 & 8a)
• Good time management skills (Band 7 & 8a)
• Ability to work as an effective team member (Band 7 & 8a)
• Good communication skills (Band 7 & 8a)
• Good planning and organisation skills (Band 7 & 8a)
• A flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the service and adaptable to change (Band 7 & 8a)
• Good IT skills (Band 7 & 8a)
• Accountable for own professional conduct and able to work within professional guidelines (Band 7 & 8a)
• Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing and verbally, with individuals on a one‑to‑one basis and with groups (Band 7 & 8a)
• Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS (Band 7 & 8a)
• Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines (Band 7 & 8a)
• Effective leadership skills (Band 8a)
• Mentoring skills (Band 7 & 8a)
• Ability to teach and relate to different staff groups (Band 7 & 8a)
• Ability to deal with conflict (Band 7 & 8a)

Other Factors

• Able to participate fully in the on‑call rota (Band 7 & 8a)
• Able to meet the needs of a rapidly changing service by working flexibly (Band 7 & 8a)
• Able to work unsocial hours and cover additional hours where required (Band 7 & 8a)
• Willingness to relocate to Sheffield or surrounding area (Band 8a)
• Live within 30 minutes of the hospital (Band 8a)
• Full driving licence (Band 7 & 8a)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Depending on experience, pro rata for part‑time staff