Senior Clinical Perfusionist in Stoke-on-Trent

• 1Key Responsibilities and Clinical Duties
• 1.1Choose the most appropriate equipment and disposable items for the procedure to be undertaken.
• 1.2Prepare equipment and disposable items to undertake cardiopulmonary bypass for routine and emergency cardiac surgery.
• 1.3Operate 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.
• 1.4 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.

• 1.5 Apply rigorous aseptic technique, equipment cleaning, calibration, and safe disposal of consumables in accordance with Trust policy.
• 1.6 Lead on evaluating, implementing, and teaching new technologies and innovations in perfusion practice.
• 1.7 Complete accurate clinical documentation, ensuring all perfusion activity is recorded for audit, quality assurance, and service development.
• 1.8 Contribute to departmental planning, service delivery, and research initiatives, ensuring perfusion services evolve in line with best practice.
• 1.9 Participate fully in the departmental on-call rota, acting independently in emergency and high-pressure situations.
• 2Quality of Care and Clinical Governance
• 2.1 Lead departmental quality improvement, audit, and benchmarking activities, ensuring evidence-based best practice in all perfusion procedures.
• 2.2 Develop and review clinical policies, protocols, and risk management strategies to support patient safety.
• 2.3 Act as a clinical expert and advisor within the multidisciplinary team, liaising with surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing colleagues to optimise patient outcomes.
• 2.4 Support the Clinical Perfusion Manager and Deputise for the Deputy Clinical Manager when required.
• 3Education, Training and Professional Development
• 3.1 Provide formal and informal teaching to trainee perfusionists, nursing and medical staff, both within the Trust and externally at national/international level.
• 3.2 Act as mentor and assessor for trainee perfusionists, ensuring their personal logbooks and MSc programme requirements are met.
• 3.3 Maintain own professional knowledge and competence through continuing professional development, national/international conferences, and specialist courses.
• 3.4 Possess registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland and maintain professional re‑accreditation through clinical and educational activity.
• 3.5 Must abide by the Code of Ethical Conduct of the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
• 4Advanced Clinical Skills and Expertise
• 4.1 Anticipate, assess, and respond rapidly to complex physiological and technical changes during cardiopulmonary bypass.
• 4.2 Apply expert clinical judgement in critical and emergency scenarios, ensuring patient safety and effective decision‑making under pressure.
• 4.3 Contribute to the development of novel perfusion strategies and research into rare or complex patient pathologies.
• 4.4 Utilise advanced communication skills to explain highly technical or sensitive information clearly to colleagues, patients, and external stakeholders.
• 5Operational Excellence and Service Delivery
• 5.1 Manage independent caseloads and coordinate perfusion service delivery across multiple theatres and Trust sites.
• 5.2 Take responsibility for equipment maintenance, stock control, and procurement, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth service delivery.
• 5.3 Support departmental leadership in workforce planning, service innovation, and strategic development.
• 5.4 Maintain resilience and sustained concentration during prolonged, complex procedures and high‑pressure environments.
• 6Professional Standards and Ethical Practice
• 6.1 Demonstrate professionalism at all times, safeguarding patient dignity, confidentiality, and wellbeing.
• 6.2 Contribute to and lead on developing evidence‑based practice within perfusion, ensuring national and local guidelines are applied consistently.
• 6.3 Provide leadership in supporting team wellbeing, debriefing, and resilience after critical or traumatic cases.
• 6.4 Maintain effective and collaborative relationships within the multidisciplinary team, promoting an open and supportive culture.
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