Job summary
We are searching for a Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist to join the perfusion team. The successful candidate will work with colleagues at the new Barts Heart Centre. The employing trust will be Barts health NHS Trust.
You and your career with us
Alongside our extensive adult surgery programme, we have a hybrid theatre for endovascular procedures. As a member of the perfusion team you will play a significant role in developing and growing our specialist clinical services. We have a strong history of training and education at Barts, and we are developing a perfusion education faculty to support all of our developing teams across the full range of clinical specialties.
We are looking for a Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist to join our progressive department. As an expert and autonomous practitioner, you will take a developmental role providing clinical and professional perfusion services to the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be able to organise facilities and staff on site to enable the service to achieve our clinical and professional goals.
Proposed Interview date 15th May 2025
Main duties of the job
For our world-class service, we need a world-class workforce. You will be a dynamic, motivated team player and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with empathy and compassion at the heart of the care that you provide. You will be expected to deliver high quality care within the framework of a multi-disciplinary team. You will be supported by an experienced inter-professional team.
We are genuinely committed to making your career a priority. We offer several benefits, including development, regular interaction with and feedback from leaders and the chance to work on some of the UK's leading cardiovascular research and development programmes
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job 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 documents, please view the attachment
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band
Job description
Job 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 documents, please view the attachment
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band
Person Specification
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Full accreditation with SOPGBI
- Full registration with COPGBI
- MSc in Perfusion Science
Desirable
- Qualifications in management
- Qualifications in Education
- Qualifications in patient safety
- Leadership course
SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Essential
- Have strong clinical skills across a range of perfusion techniques
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Good written, verbal and presentation skills
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of routine and specialist perfusion techniques
- Experience of routine and specialist perfusion techniques
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Clinical Perfusionist including some experience with management issues 2-5 years
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date with latest developments in clinical practice
- Support and contribute to the development of protocols for all activities undertaken by the perfusion department
- Full knowledge of hazards of bypass and fully equipped to manage emergency situations
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge across a range of perfusion practice
Person Specification
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Full accreditation with SOPGBI
- Full registration with COPGBI
- MSc in Perfusion Science
Desirable
- Qualifications in management
- Qualifications in Education
- Qualifications in patient safety
- Leadership course
SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Essential
- Have strong clinical skills across a range of perfusion techniques
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Good written, verbal and presentation skills
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of routine and specialist perfusion techniques
- Experience of routine and specialist perfusion techniques
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Clinical Perfusionist including some experience with management issues 2-5 years
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date with latest developments in clinical practice
- Support and contribute to the development of protocols for all activities undertaken by the perfusion department
- Full knowledge of hazards of bypass and fully equipped to manage emergency situations
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge across a range of perfusion practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
