Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment and retention premium (£5,

Relocation support

NHS benefits package

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is seeking a Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist to join our Cardiovascular and Thoracic Care Group. You will support a busy cardiac surgery service with a broad caseload, including complex cases, in a leading centre of excellence in the south coast of England.

You will work within a collaborative team, delivering high-quality perfusion, maintaining safety standards, and contributing to professional development and service innovation.

Qualifications

• MSc in Clinical Perfusion Science or equivalent is required.
• Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists accreditation is essential.
• Full registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists is required.
• Extensive experience with adult cardiopulmonary bypass and perfusion techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide perfusion support for a wide range of cardiac procedures.
• Contribute to a high-performing cardiovascular service and patient care.
• Take part in the department on-call rota and related duties.
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cardiac perfusion

ECMO support

DHCA

Cell salvage

Blood conservation

Education

MSc in Clinical Perfusion Science

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description of the role. Main duties of the job University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is home to one of the busiest and most complex cardiac and congenital cardiac surgery services in England. Our large, highly skilled perfusion team plays a critical role in delivering safe, effective care and achieving consistently excellent patient outcomes. We are now looking to recruit experienced Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientists to join our Cardiovascular and Thoracic Care Group, a recognised regional centre of excellence.

What We Offer

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and staff wellbeing, and we are proud to offer:

• A 37.5-hour working week across just 3 days
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to complex and specialist cases within a centre of excellence
• Opportunities for professional development and service innovation

Additional Benefits

• £5,000 per annum recruitment and retention premium (pro rata)
• Relocation support available
• Access to a comprehensive NHS benefits package

Terms and conditions apply and will be discussed at interview.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

About The Role

As a senior member of the perfusion team, you will contribute to a high-performing service supporting a wide range of cardiac procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a forward-thinking department with exposure to complex and varied caseloads.

You Will Be Confident And Competent Across

• Adult cardiac surgical perfusion techniques
• Cell salvage and blood conservation strategies
• Point-of-care blood analysis
• Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA)
• ECMO support

Paediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) experience is desirable but not essential, with opportunities for development in these areas. Currently, the cardiac team undertakes 1800 adults and 400 paediatric procedures per year across our five cardiac theatres. You must be accredited by the Society of Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland and registered with the College of Clinical Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland. This role attracts an additional Recruitment and Retention Premium (see details below), a contribution to relocation costs for eligible candidates as well as an exceptional NHSP rate for additional shifts.

What We're Looking For

You will be a team player who can bring motivation and positivity to your work environment, happy to work autonomously and in possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, with empathy and compassion at the heart of the care that you provide. You will be expected to deliver high quality care within the framework of a multi-disciplinary team. You will be well supported by an experienced inter-professional team. The successful applicant will be expected to carry out various administrative duties associated with the role and will be delegated additional responsibilities as required. Full participation in the department on-call rota is essential.

What We Can Offer You

We are committed to supporting you in your career aspirations and recognise the significant contribution your skills and expertise make to patient care. We offer a number of benefits, including development, regular interaction with, and feedback from, leaders and the chance to work on some of the UK’s leading cardiovascular research and development programmes. Currently the Trust is offering a recruitment and retention premium for this role totalling £5,000 p.a. (pro rata) and we are happy to provide support with relocation. T&Cs will apply and can be discussed at interview. Recruitment and Retention Premiums are not accessible to individuals who are moving from Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust or any NHS staff working within Hampshire or the Isle of Wight. These Trusts include; Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Solent NHS Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance NHS Trust. We are genuinely committed to making your career a priority. We offer a number of benefits, including development, regular interaction with, and feedback from, leaders and the chance to work on some of the UK’s leading cardiovascular research and development programmes.

Person specification

Trust Values

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• 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 all aspects of adult cardiopulmonary bypass procedures and associated techniques
• Fully conversant with specialist techniques and perfusion procedures as required by individual patients such as, left heart bypass, cerebral perfusion (both antegrade and retrograde), vacuum assisted venous drainage, ventricular assist devices and blood conservation techniques

Desirable criteria

• A broad range of experience in neonatal, Paediatric and GUCH perfusion
• Paediatric perfusion experience
• Paediatric ECMO training course