Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist - 24/7 On-Call

NHS Jobs; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist to lead safe cardiopulmonary bypass procedures and advanced perfusion techniques. You will make autonomous clinical decisions, support colleagues, and provide a high-quality perfusion service within a busy tertiary hospital setting.

The role requires participation in on-call rotas and night shifts, with accountability to the Partners, Chief Perfusionist, and Team Leaders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2.5 years post-qualification experience preferable.
• Be part of 24/7 cover including on call and night shift.
• Maintain registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland and follow its code of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe cardiopulmonary bypass and related perfusion techniques.
• Support colleagues and participate in de-brief/post-op analysis when appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of patient-focused clinical practice and audit outcomes.
• Work within policies of Cambridge Perfusion LLP and hospital procedures.
• Disassemble and safely handle contaminated waste and ensure equipment safety.

Skills

Autonomous decisions

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist to lead safe cardiopulmonary bypass procedures and advanced perfusion techniques. You will make autonomous clinical decisions, support colleagues, and provide a high-quality perfusion service within a busy tertiary hospital setting.

The role requires participation in on-call rotas and night shifts, with accountability to the Partners, Chief Perfusionist, and Team Leaders.