University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist
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Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist
Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist – Cardiovascular & Thoracic Care Group
Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our highly skilled perfusion team in one of England’s busiest and most specialised cardiac and congenital cardiac surgery departments.
This role is based at a regional centre of excellence, offering exposure to complex, specialist cases.
What We Offer
We value work-life balance and staff wellbeing, providing:
- 37.5-hour working week across just 3 days
- A supportive, collaborative team environment
- Exposure to complex specialist cases
- Opportunities for professional development and service innovation
Additional Benefits
- £5,000 per annum recruitment and retention premium (pro rata)
- Relocation support available
- Comprehensive NHS benefits package
(Conditions apply and will be discussed at interview.)
About The Role
Main Duties & Responsibilities
As a Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist, you will:
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality, safe care
- Provide adult cardiopulmonary bypass techniques, including:
- Cell salvage and blood conservation strategies
- Point-of-care blood analysis
- Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA)
- ECMO support
- Desirable but not essential:
- Paediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) experience (Development opportunities available in these areas)
- Accreditation & registration required:
- Society of Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland
- College of Clinical Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland
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Key Performance Area
- The team performs 1,800 adult and 400 paediatric procedures annually across five cardiac theatres.
Additional Responsibilities
- Full participation in on-call rota is essential
- You will handle administrative duties and may be delegated additional responsibilities based on experience
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a confident, team-oriented professional with:
Personal Attributes & Skills
✅ Teamplayer – Brightens the environment and fosters positivity ✅ Autonomous working – Can operate independently with confidence ✅ Strong communication – Both verbal and written ✅ Empathy & compassion – Fundamental to patient care ✅ Work ethic – High-quality care within a multi-disciplinary framework
Professional Background
- Essential experience:
- Proven expertise in adult cardiopulmonary bypass procedures
- Specialist techniques (e.g., left heart bypass, antegrade/retrograde cerebral perfusion, vacuum-assisted venous drainage, VADs, blood conservation)
- Preferred experience (desirable):
- Paediatric ECMO training completed
- Neonatal/GUCH perfusion
What We Can Offer You
- Career growth opportunities – Regular feedback from leaders, access to UK-wide cardiovascular research & development
- Recruitment & Retention Premium: £5,000 p.a. (pro rata) (Not applicable to NHS staff currently employed in Salisbury NHS FT, Hampshire, or Isle of Wight Trusts.)
- Relocation support available
- Flexible working – Balancing career with personal life, study, or wellbeing
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How To Apply
✅ For detailed criteria (in/to/and out/doors/criteria), see the attached person specification document. ✅ Review it before applying—shortlisting is based on these.
- Points to consider:
- We offer training in gaps of your experience, so don’t hesitate—full applications considered.
- This is a rolling advert–applications reviewed continuously.
If suitable, you’ll be contacted for interviews.
Person Specification
Trust Values
✔ Patient First ✔ Always Improving ✔ Working Together
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- MSc in Clinical Perfusion Science or equivalent experience
- Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists Accreditation
- Full registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists
- Full knowledge of adult cardiopulmonary bypass & associated techniques
- Competence in specialist perfusion procedures, e.g.,:
- Left heart bypass
- Cerebral perfusion (antegrade/retrograde)
- Vacuum-assisted venous drainage
- Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
- Blood conservation techniques
Desirable
- Experience in neonatal, paediatric, and/or GUCH perfusion
- Completed paediatric ECMO training course
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