Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist

The perfusion team at Hammersmith Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, is recruiting a senior clinical perfusion scientist to run complex adult perfusion work. The post covers routine and emergency techniques, including VA-ECMO, minimally invasive cardiac surgery and aortic procedures with circulatory arrest. It carries 24/7 on-call duties, extended cardiac list sessions and trauma support at St Mary's, plus a local aortic dissection rotation. Applicants must be accredited and actively registered with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.

What the job involves

• Take part in the 24/7 on-call perfusion service and deliver extended cardiac list sessions
• Provide routine and emergency adult perfusion, including MiECC, MICS and complex aortic procedures with cerebral perfusion and circulatory arrest
• Independently start, run and troubleshoot VA-ECMO for patients in cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest
• Work the standard 37.5-hour, 4-day week, adjusted to cover extended sessions and on-call
• Provide clinical support to the trauma service at St Mary's Hospital and the in-hours VA-ECMO service
• Help maintain perfusion standards and quality through audit and policy development
• Lead education and training of trainee perfusionists and other staff in routine and advanced perfusion strategies
• Contribute to clinical research and trials with Imperial College London, moving innovative perfusion techniques into patient care

What’s required

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in Perfusion Science or equivalent
• Accreditation with the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland

Registration & licences

• Active registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland

Experience

• Extensive post-qualification experience as an autonomous adult perfusion practitioner
• Safely managing complex and emergency adult cardiac procedures, including aortic dissection, cerebral perfusion and hypothermic circulatory arrest
• Experience in minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS)
• Experience in the clinical provision and management of VA-ECMO

Skills & knowledge

• Clinical judgement and critical decision-making under pressure
• Strong leadership to mentor trainees and work within a multidisciplinary team
• Applying expanded roles and skills within a clinical setting
• Developing departmental perfusion standards and protocols

Nice to have

• Advanced Accreditation with the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland
• MSc in Perfusion Science
• Experience with minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) systems
• Experience in the clinical provision and management of VV-ECMO
• Experience in left-heart bypass, IVC tumour thrombectomy and novel procedures
• Supporting clinical research and trials with academic partners
• Liaising with external stakeholders, including suppliers, procurement and stock teams
• Evidence of continuing professional education

What’s offered

• Career development
• Flexible working and wellbeing support
• Staff recognition scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Car lease schemes
• Season ticket loan
• Membership options for onsite leisure facilities