Senior Perfusion Scientist: VA-ECMO & Advanced Cardiac Lead

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Resumo da oferta

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

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical judgement under pressure

Team collaboration

Formação académica

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)

Ferramentas

VA-ECMO management

MICS procedures

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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