# Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-perfusion-scientist/56d0f048-608e-4885-9640-356595eeedac - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-perfusion-scientist/56d0f048-608e-4885-9640-356595eeedac.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £66,274 - £73,496 pa inclusive - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-13T12:41:29.038Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Imperial_College_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Clinical_Perfusion/Clinical_Perfusion-v7981195 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7981195?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.imperial.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The perfusion team at Hammersmith Hospital are seeking to recruit for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join their friendly and committed team. Applications are invited from accredited perfusionists registered with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland. To meet the senior requirements of this role, candidates must have demonstrable, extensive post-qualification experience safely and independently managing complex adult perfusion practice. You must be able to evidence a high level of clinical competency across a variety of advanced techniques including VA-ECMO, cell salvage and platelet sequestration, minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) and intra-aortic balloon therapy. Approximately 500 adult procedures are performed at Hammersmith Hospital annually including mini bypass and minimally invasive procedures. We are one of three hospitals locally on a rotation covering an acute aortic dissection service. As part of our expanding cardiac service clinical activity, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in extended list sessions during the week. While we operate a standard 4-day working week, this schedule is flexibly adjusted to ensure coverage of these extended session and our 24/7 on-call service. This role also includes clinical support to the Trust's trauma service based at St. Mary's Hospital and in-hours VA-ECMO service. ### Main duties of the job - Participate fully in the 24/7 on-call perfusion service and contribute to the delivery of extended list sessions as part of the expanding cardiac service. - The standard 37.5-hour, 4-day working week is adjusted accordingly to provide clinical cover for these extended sessions. - Demonstrate a high level of competence in performing a broad range of routine and emergency adult clinical perfusion techniques, including mini-bypass (MiECC), minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) and complex aortic procedures with cerebral perfusion and circulatory arrest. - Independently initiate, manage, and troubleshoot Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for patients in cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest, ensuring high-quality care within the multi-disciplinary team. - Contribute to the maintenance of standards and quality in perfusion services through audit and policy development. - Lead the education and training of trainee perfusionists and other staff groups in routine and advanced clinical perfusion strategies. - Contribute to clinical research projects and trials in collaboration with Imperial College London, supporting the translation of innovative perfusion techniques into patient care. - Maintain excellent working relationships within the multi-disciplinary team. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. ## Job Details The perfusion team at Hammersmith Hospital are seeking to recruit for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join their friendly and committed team. Applications are invited from accredited perfusionists registered with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland. To meet the senior requirements of this role, candidates must have demonstrable, extensive post-qualification experience safely and independently managing complex adult perfusion practice. You must be able to evidence a high level of clinical competency across a variety of advanced techniques including VA-ECMO, cell salvage and platelet sequestration, minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) and intra-aortic balloon therapy. Approximately 500 adult procedures are performed at Hammersmith Hospital annually including mini bypass and minimally invasive procedures. We are one of three hospitals locally on a rotation covering an acute aortic dissection service. As part of our expanding cardiac service clinical activity, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in extended list sessions during the week. While we operate a standard 4-day working week, this schedule is flexibly adjusted to ensure coverage of these extended session and our 24/7 on-call service. This role also includes clinical support to the Trust's trauma service based at St. Mary's Hospital and in-hours VA-ECMO service. ## Responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to exercise clinical judgement and make critical decisions under pressure. - Strong leadership skills to mentor trainees and work within a multi-disciplinary team. - Ability to demonstrate the application of expanded roles/skills within a clinical setting. - Ability to develop departmental standards of practise/protocols specific to perfusion. **Desirable** - Ability to support clinical research and trials in collaboration with experts and academic partners. - Ability to liaise with external stakeholders and partners including suppliers, procurement and stock team. - Provide evidence of continuing professional education. ### Education **Essential** - Post Graduate Diploma in Perfusion Science or equivalent - Accreditation with the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland - Active Registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland. **Desirable** - Advanced Accreditation with the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland - MSc in Perfusion Science ### Experience **Essential** - Extensive post-qualification clinical experience as an autonomous practitioner in adult perfusion. - Experience in 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 **Desirable** - Experience in 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. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 307.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10263980) - [our strategy 2023-25 (pdf, 230.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=427) - [functional requirements (pdf, 240.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10263982) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.