Overview
The role comes with a pro rata Recruitment and Retention Payment of up to £2500 divided over 12 months (currently payable to 31/3/26) and the opportunity to move to Band 8B once all competencies are met. There is also a payment towards relocation expenses subject to the relocation policy.
We are looking for a motivated UK qualified Senior Perfusion Scientist to join our friendly team of around 20 colleagues of Perfusionists and Surgical Care Practitioners. We are one of the few Centres in the UK to deliver Adult, Paediatric and ECMO services, which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to expand your range of skills and experiences.
Our Centre is busy, exciting and dynamic and we are proud to be the recipients of the 2022 Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery of Great Britain and Ireland best Perfusion Team of the year award.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver a wide–ranging and comprehensive extra‑corporal life support service, including Extra‑Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (in‑house and transport), IABP support and cell salvage to patients undergoing open heart surgery and other related procedures in Operating Theatres, Adult, Paediatric and General Intensive Care Units, Cardiac Investigation Laboratories, Coronary Care and High Dependency Units.
* Set up, prime and run cardiopulmonary bypass equipment for cardiac surgery procedures, ensuring adherence to perfusion procedures and protocols.
* Maintain quality control, calibrate and ensure safe use of expensive and complex medical equipment during clinical procedures.
* Assess patients for relevant medical history, pathology and diagnosis and make appropriate clinical decisions concerning the conduct of the procedure (type of cannulation, size and type of equipment, type of priming solution).
* Administer fluids and drugs according to local policy and as necessitated by the clinical situation (priming solutions, anticoagulants, inhalational anaesthetic agents, potassium and cardioplegic solution).
* Apply specialist techniques and perfusion procedures as required by individual patients (left‑heart bypass, cerebral perfusion, vacuum‑assisted venous drainage, ventricular assist devices and blood conservation techniques).
* Assist surgical and cardiology staff in the insertion and management of intra‑aortic balloon pumps as required.
* Participate in ‘out of hours/on‑call’ arrangements and ensure continued co‑operation, flexibility and reasonable cover during absence of colleagues and operational demands of the Directorate.
* Participate in the training of Perfusionists and other staff as directed, supervising staff in lower grades as appropriate.
* Consolidate specialist skills, knowledge and expertise in clinical practice, applying these skills to the supervision and training of others in the department and the multidisciplinary team.
* Ensure communication is upheld between all disciplines throughout the directorate and liaise with all relevant staff in research projects related to Perfusion Science.
Qualifications and Credentials
* UK qualified and autonomous practitioner.
* Accredited by the Society of Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland and registered with the College of Clinical Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland.
* Experience in Adult and Paediatric cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO.
* Ability to deliver extra‑corporal and life support service in a variety of settings (OR, ICU, etc.).
* Conversant with all relevant perfusion techniques; training will be given in Paediatrics and ECMO if only Adult trained and vice versa.
Benefits and Career Progression
• Pro rata Recruitment and Retention Payment up to £2500 divided over 12 months (payable to 31/3/26).
• Opportunity to move to Band 8B once all competencies are met.
• Payment towards relocation expenses subject to the relocation policy.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
In conjunction with the Deputy Manager, Clinical Perfusion, ensure the provision of extracorporeal circulation, life support systems, ventricular assist devices, haemoconcentration, cell salvage, and autonomous assessment and maintenance of physiological parameters.
This advert closes on Thursday 23 Oct 2025
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