Overview
CI222893 - Senior Clinical Perfusionist (Fixed Term Temporary Contract) – NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Responsibilities
* Manage technical aspects of patients undergoing cardiac surgery, including extracorporeal oxygenation, blood biochemistry and acid/base management strategies, and blood conservation techniques.
* Provide specialised point-of-care testing such as ACT and thromboelastography.
* Support a VV-ECMO service for respiratory failure and contribute to training initiatives for Intra-operative Cell Salvage (ICS) across NHS Grampian sites.
* Collaborate with the Cardiothoracic service in Aberdeen, including involvement in minimally invasive procedures and complex aortic surgery.
Qualifications and experience
* Accredited with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists in Great Britain and Ireland.
* Competent in a range of perfusion techniques used in adult cardiac surgery.
* Familiar with intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation, intra-operative cell salvage, and coagulation monitoring with thromboelastography.
Conditions of employment
* Senior Clinical Perfusionist role; applications for Clinical Perfusionist will also be considered.
* Fixed-Term Temporary Contract.
Additional information
* Interviews will be held on 23 & 24 September 2025 (in-person or via Teams).
* For more information, contact Mr. James Tyrrell, ACP, MBA – Clinical Perfusion Manager (james.tyrrell@nhs.scot).
Application process
* Apply through Jobtrain; Do not upload a CV for shortlisting.
* Post may close early due to volume of applications. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless stated otherwise.
Additional notes
* If the post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs of entering.
#J-18808-Ljbffr