We seek enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Perfusion Scientists to take on leadership roles within our perfusion team at LHCH. These newly established posts offer an exciting opportunity to shape and develop the department, driving innovation and development within the team and the wider cardiac surgery service.
There are four Lead Clinical Perfusionist roles, each with the flexibility to define specific areas of responsibility in collaboration with the Clinical Perfusion Manager. Suggested areas include service development, training and education, research and audit, or safety. Candidates are also encouraged to pitch their own ideas, making this a unique opportunity to shape the roles to reflect their strengths. These positions provide the opportunity to own key aspects of the service, fostering expertise, collaboration, and innovation. Working alongside the Clinical Perfusion Manager, the Lead Clinical Perfusionists will provide professional leadership and support the operational management of the Perfusion Department. Together, they will ensure efficient and effective resource utilisation while upholding the highest patient care and service delivery standards.
This role offers payment towards relocation expenses, subject to the relocation policy.
The position includes participation in an on-call rota, and the successful applicants must hold full registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
Main duties of the job
The Lead Clinical Perfusionists will work with the Clinical Perfusion Manager to develop perfusion services that align with the Trust's short- and long-term goals. They will also lead their own service delivery projects, contributing to the department's strategic development. The Lead Clinical Perfusionist must also be an experienced autonomous practitioner who will be responsible for cardiopulmonary bypass procedures in adults undergoing a range of cardiac and aortic surgery. All accountabilities are in addition to what would be expected of a Senior Clinical Perfusionist. The post holder will balance their time between clinical, administrative, and managerial responsibilities as needed, ensuring that service delivery targets are consistently met while maintaining the highest standards of care. About us
LHCH serves a catchment area of million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man and specialise in a wide range of adult cardiac surgeries, performing over 2,000 procedures annually across six operating theatres. Our expertise includes complex aortic surgery, adult congenital surgery, and minimally invasive surgery. It is an exciting time to join the Surgery Division at LHCH with a new cardiothoracic theatre opening later in 2025. Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high-quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation delivered in a modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in various forms. Job responsibilities
The Lead Clinical Perfusionist will work with the Clinical Perfusion Manager to provide professional leadership and the operational management of the Perfusion Department, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources and the development and maintenance of the highest standards of patient care and service delivery. Qualifications & Education
Essential MSc. in Clinical Perfusion Sciences plus a minimum of five further years advanced theoretical and practical training. Professional registration with The College of Clinical Perfusionist Scientists of Great Britain & Ireland. Evidence of Continual Professional Development. Desirable Fellowship of the College of Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland. Relevant managerial qualification and experience. Advanced accreditation certificate of the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland. Knowledge & Experience Essential A high level of practical expertise and experience of a wide range of advanced clinical perfusion practices and procedures and their development. Five years' experience at Senior level or above. Management experience including the development of staff and management of projects. Experience of clinical audit. Able to work within and outside of the department, with credibility out of area. Desirable Research publications. Dissemination of knowledge through publication. Skills & Abilities Essential Detailed knowledge of the clinical management of routine and advanced complex cases such as Aortic reconstructions etc. at a theoretical and practical level. Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills during emergency and routine procedures. Demonstrated ability to organise self and others and manage priorities. Good analytical and judgemental skills applied to the interpretation of clinical data and results and their application to maintenance of patient care. Excellent communication skills. Excellent negotiation skills. Evidence of continuing personal and professional development. Able to prioritise and meet deadlines. IT skills keyboard, MS Office packages and custom databases. Desirable Development and audit of guidelines and policies and their clinical effectiveness. Values & Behaviours Essential Demonstrated ability to develop self and others. Ability to identify personal learning needs. Experience and evidence of personal development of skills to an advanced level. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Self-motivated. Self-confident. Meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work in high pressure clinical situations. Ability to plan and adapt to changing circumstances. Calm and objective. Punctual. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Able to participate fully in the on-call rota. Reliable work record. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable Effective presentation skills. Personal objective of advancement of role and responsibilities.
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The Lead Clinical Perfusionists will work with the Clinical Perfusion Manager to develop perfusion services that align with the Trust's short- and long-term goals. They will also lead their own service delivery projects, contributing to the department's strategic development. The Lead Clinical Perfusionist must also be an experienced autonomous practitioner who will be responsible for cardiopulmonary bypass procedures in adults undergoing a range of cardiac and aortic surgery. All accountabilities are in addition to what would be expected of a Senior Clinical Perfusionist. The post holder will balance their time between clinical, administrative, and managerial responsibilities as needed, ensuring that service delivery targets are consistently met while maintaining the highest standards of care. About us
LHCH serves a catchment area of million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man and specialise in a wide range of adult cardiac surgeries, performing over 2,000 procedures annually across six operating theatres. Our expertise includes complex aortic surgery, adult congenital surgery, and minimally invasive surgery. It is an exciting time to join the Surgery Division at LHCH with a new cardiothoracic theatre opening later in 2025. Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high-quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation delivered in a modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in various forms. Job responsibilities
The Lead Clinical Perfusionist will work with the Clinical Perfusion Manager to provide professional leadership and the operational management of the Perfusion Department, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources and the development and maintenance of the highest standards of patient care and service delivery. Qualifications & Education
Essential MSc. in Clinical Perfusion Sciences plus a minimum of five further years advanced theoretical and practical training. Professional registration with The College of Clinical Perfusionist Scientists of Great Britain & Ireland. Evidence of Continual Professional Development. Desirable Fellowship of the College of Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland. Relevant managerial qualification and experience. Advanced accreditation certificate of the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland. Knowledge & Experience Essential A high level of practical expertise and experience of a wide range of advanced clinical perfusion practices and procedures and their development. Five years' experience at Senior level or above. Management experience including the development of staff and management of projects. Experience of clinical audit. Able to work within and outside of the department, with credibility out of area. Desirable Research publications. Dissemination of knowledge through publication. Skills & Abilities Essential Detailed knowledge of the clinical management of routine and advanced complex cases such as Aortic reconstructions etc. at a theoretical and practical level. Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills during emergency and routine procedures. Demonstrated ability to organise self and others and manage priorities. Good analytical and judgemental skills applied to the interpretation of clinical data and results and their application to maintenance of patient care. Excellent communication skills. Excellent negotiation skills. Evidence of continuing personal and professional development. Able to prioritise and meet deadlines. IT skills keyboard, MS Office packages and custom databases. Desirable Development and audit of guidelines and policies and their clinical effectiveness. Values & Behaviours Essential Demonstrated ability to develop self and others. Ability to identify personal learning needs. Experience and evidence of personal development of skills to an advanced level. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Self-motivated. Self-confident. Meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work in high pressure clinical situations. Ability to plan and adapt to changing circumstances. Calm and objective. Punctual. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Able to participate fully in the on-call rota. Reliable work record. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable Effective presentation skills. Personal objective of advancement of role and responsibilities.
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