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Senior Clinical PerfusionistUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust • Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Senior Clinical Perfusionist

Senior Clinical Perfusionist

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust • Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Perfusionist position within the Clinical Perfusion Department at UHNM.

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Clinical Perfusion Scientist to join our dedicated Cardiothoracic Surgery team. This is a pivotal role that supports excellence in clinical perfusion services, education, and innovation. You will bring clinical expertise and mentorship to a team that values compassion, safety, and continual improvement. The department is committed to delivering outstanding patient care and fostering a supportive environment for staff development.

The successful applicant will have full UK registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists and have at least three years experience post qualification or is able to demonstrate suitable exposure.

Please contact the department if you wish to discuss.

Main duties of the job
To clinically manage and control the temporary replacement of a patient's cardiopulmonary function to enable cardiac surgery and to support that function during other interventions.To operate auxiliary equipment for the benefit of patient safety and the effectiveness of clinical outcome. To assist in the development and management of the Department of Clinical Perfusion. They will be expected to perform these duties to a high level of clinical skill and knowledge. Participate in the "on-call" and late duty rotas.

About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities
  • Key Responsibilities and Clinical Duties
  • Choose the most appropriate equipment and disposable items for the procedure to be undertaken.
  • Prepare equipment and disposable items to undertake cardiopulmonary bypass for routine and emergency cardiac surgery.
  • Operate the heart lung machine and auxiliary equipment to maintain the patients clinical condition within physiological parameters, taking corrective action to compensate for changing conditions during cardiopulmonary bypass.
  • Independently perform complex perfusion techniques including: Aortic procedures, Autologous blood salvage (intra- and post-operatively), Intra-aortic balloon pump preparation, insertion and management, including troubleshooting, Advanced blood gas analysis and interpretation, Thromboelastography (TEG) including Platelet Mapping and Fibrinogen Analysis, Vacuum-assisted venous drainage and carbon dioxide field flooding, Modified ultrafiltration and haemoconcentration.
  • Apply rigorous aseptic technique, equipment cleaning, calibration, and safe disposal of consumables in accordance with Trust policy.
  • Lead on evaluating, implementing, and teaching new technologies and innovations in perfusion practice.
  • Complete accurate clinical documentation, ensuring all perfusion activity is recorded for audit, quality assurance, and service development.
  • Contribute to departmental planning, service delivery, and research initiatives, ensuring perfusion services evolve in line with best practice.
  • Participate fully in the departmental on-call rota, acting independently in emergency and high-pressure situations.

  • Quality of Care and Clinical Governance
  • Lead departmental quality improvement, audit, and benchmarking activities, ensuring evidence-based best practice in all perfusion procedures.
  • Develop and review clinical policies, protocols, and risk management strategies to support patient safety.
  • Act as a clinical expert and advisor within the multidisciplinary team, liaising with surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing colleagues to optimise patient outcomes.
  • Support the Clinical Perfusion Manager and Deputise for the Deputy Clinical Manager when required.

  • Education, Training and Professional Development
  • Provide formal and informal teaching to trainee perfusionists, nursing and medical staff, both within the Trust and externally at national/international level.
  • Act as mentor and assessor for trainee perfusionists, ensuring their personal logbooks and MSc programme requirements are met.
  • Maintain own professional knowledge and competence through continuing professional development, national/international conferences, and specialist courses.
  • Possess registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland and maintain professional re-accreditation through clinical and educational activity.
  • Must abide by the Code of Ethical Conduct of the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.

  • Advanced Clinical Skills and Expertise
  • Anticipate, assess, and respond rapidly to complex physiological and technical changes during cardiopulmonary bypass.
  • Apply expert clinical judgement in critical and emergency scenarios, ensuring patient safety and effective decision-making under pressure.
  • Contribute to the development of novel perfusion strategies and research into rare or complex patient pathologies.
  • Utilise advanced communication skills to explain highly technical or sensitive information clearly to colleagues, patients, and external stakeholders.

  • Operational Excellence and Service Delivery
  • Manage independent caseloads and coordinate perfusion service delivery across multiple theatres and Trust sites.
  • Take responsibility for equipment maintenance, stock control, and procurement, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth service delivery.
  • Support departmental leadership in workforce planning, service innovation, and strategic development.
  • Maintain resilience and sustained concentration during prolonged, complex procedures and high-pressure environments.

  • Professional Standards and Ethical Practice
  • Demonstrate professionalism at all times, safeguarding patient dignity, confidentiality, and wellbeing.
  • Contribute to and lead on developing evidence-based practice within perfusion, ensuring national and local guidelines are applied consistently.
  • Provide leadership in supporting team wellbeing, debriefing, and resilience after critical or traumatic cases.
  • Maintain effective and collaborative relationships within the multidisciplinary team, promoting an open and supportive culture.


Person Specification
Full UK Registration CCPS
Essential
  • Have full UK CCPS registration

Seniority
Essential
  • Three years post qualification or relevant experience

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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