Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist: Sponsorship Available

EasyInfoBlog.com LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London is seeking a Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist to deliver advanced perfusion services for adult cardiac surgery, including emergency procedures. You will independently manage VA-ECMO and participate in 24/7 on-call coverage, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to research with Imperial College London.

The role requires postgraduate perfusion qualifications, professional accreditation, and substantial independent experience in

Qualifications

• Hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Perfusion Science or an equivalent qualification.
• Have accreditation from the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
• Maintain active registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
• Possess extensive post-qualification experience working independently in adult clinical perfusion.
• Demonstrate experience managing complex and emergency cardiac procedures, including aortic dissection, cerebral perfusion and hypothermic circulatory arrest.
• Have experience in minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) and VA-ECMO management.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
• Possess leadership skills, including the ability to mentor trainees and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Desirable: MSc in Perfusion Science, MiECC and VV-ECMO involvement, and clinical research experience.
• Meet current UK professional registration requirements and Skilled Worker visa sponsorship criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical perfusion services for adult cardiac surgery, including routine, complex and emergency procedures.
• Independently manage and troubleshoot VA-ECMO for patients with cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest.
• Perform minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS), mini-bypass procedures and complex aortic procedures.
• Participate in the hospital’s 24/7 on-call perfusion service and extended surgical sessions.
• Support the Trust’s trauma service at St. Mary’s Hospital and provide in-hours VA-ECMO services.
• Maintain clinical standards through audits, quality improvement and policy development.
• Train and mentor trainee perfusionists and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinical research and trials in collaboration with Imperial College London.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical judgement under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Perfusion Science

Accreditation from the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists (GB&I)

Registration with College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists (GB&I)

MSc in Perfusion Science (desirable)

Tools

VA-ECMO management

MICS procedures

Job description

Job Title: Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist
Employer: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Job Type: Full-time
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 66,274 to 73,496 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

• Provide advanced clinical perfusion services for adult cardiac surgery, including routine, complex and emergency procedures.
• Independently manage and troubleshoot Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for patients with cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest.
• Perform minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS), mini-bypass procedures and complex aortic procedures.
• Participate in the hospital’s 24/7 on-call perfusion service and extended surgical sessions.
• Support the Trust’s trauma service at St. Mary’s Hospital and provide in-hours VA-ECMO services.
• Maintain clinical standards through audits, quality improvement and policy development.
• Train and mentor trainee perfusionists and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinical research and trials in collaboration with Imperial College London.

Job Title: Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist
Employer: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Job Type: Full-time
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 66,274 to 73,496 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

Description

• Provide advanced clinical perfusion services for adult cardiac surgery, including routine, complex and emergency procedures.
• Independently manage and troubleshoot Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for patients with cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest.
• Perform minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS), mini-bypass procedures and complex aortic procedures.
• Participate in the hospital’s 24/7 on-call perfusion service and extended surgical sessions.
• Support the Trust’s trauma service at St. Mary’s Hospital and provide in-hours VA-ECMO services.
• Maintain clinical standards through audits, quality improvement and policy development.
• Train and mentor trainee perfusionists and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinical research and trials in collaboration with Imperial College London.

Requirements

• Hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Perfusion Science or an equivalent qualification.
• Have accreditation from the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
• Maintain active registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
• Possess extensive post-qualification experience working independently in adult clinical perfusion.
• Demonstrate experience managing complex and emergency cardiac procedures, including aortic dissection, cerebral perfusion and hypothermic circulatory arrest.
• Have experience in minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) and VA-ECMO management.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
• Possess leadership skills, including the ability to mentor trainees and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Be capable of developing departmental clinical standards and perfusion protocols.
• Desirable: Advanced professional accreditation, an MSc in Perfusion Science, experience with MiECC and VV-ECMO, and involvement in clinical research.
• Meet current UK professional registration requirements and any applicable Skilled Worker visa sponsorship criteria.
• Competitive salary: £66,274–£73,496 per year.
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker sponsorship applications are welcome and will be considered.
• Work schedule: A standard 37.5-hour working week across four days, adjusted to accommodate extended sessions and on-call duties.
• Professional development: Opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills and expand professional responsibilities.
• Research opportunities: Collaboration with Imperial College London on clinical research projects and trials.
• Career progression: Experience working within a specialist cardiac service handling complex procedures.
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside experienced perfusionists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Application deadline: 31 December 2026.