Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton is seeking an expert Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist to join their cardiac surgery service. This role involves providing expert perfusion support for all cardiac surgeries, supporting multidisciplinary collaboration, and participating in the on-call rota. Ideal candidates will be accredited by relevant organizations and possess excellent communication skills. The Trust offers a recruitment premium and development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Recruitment and retention premium of £5,000 p.a.

Development opportunities

Support for relocation

Qualifications

• Accreditation by the Society of Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland (SPGBI).
• Experience in adult cardiac perfusion; paediatric and ACHD experience desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; empathy and compassion at the heart of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert perfusion support for all cardiac surgical techniques.
• Administer on-call rota and perform administrative duties.
• Deliver high quality care within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Expert perfusion support for cardiac surgeries

Empathy and compassion

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Accreditation by SPGBI

Registration with CCPPGBI

Job description

Job Summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for an expert Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist to join our busy cardiac and congenital cardiac surgery service. The role is part of our Cardiovascular and Thoracic Care Group, a regional centre of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert perfusion support for all cardiac surgical techniques performed on adults, including cell salvage, point of care blood analysis, deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
• Support paediatric and ACHD cases – experience advantageous but not essential.
• Administer on‑call rota and perform administrative duties as required.
• Deliver high quality care within a multi‑disciplinary team and support inter‑professional collaboration.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Accreditation by the Society of Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland (SPGBI) and registration with the College of Clinical Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland (CCPPGBI).
• Experience in adult cardiac perfusion; paediatric and ACHD experience desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; empathy and compassion at the heart of patient care.
• Ability to work autonomously, motivate and bring positivity to the team.
• Full participation in department on‑call rota essential.

Benefits and Working Conditions

The department offers a 37.5‑hour, 3‑day working week. The Trust is offering a recruitment and retention premium totalling £5,000 p.a. (pro rata) and will support relocation.

We provide development opportunities, regular interaction with leaders, feedback and the chance to work on leading cardiovascular research programmes.

How to Apply

Attached the Person Specification document provides more detail about essential and desirable skills. Please review and use it when completing your application. The advert is rolling; applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 12 January 2026.