Lead Clinical Perfusion Scientist

A Clinical Perfusionist is a vital healthcare professional who operates extracorporeal circulation equipment, such as heart-lung machines, during surgical procedures, particularly in cardiac surgeries. Their primary role is to manage the patient's circulatory and respiratory functions when the heart is temporarily stopped, ensuring that oxygenated blood continues to circulate through the body., As an accredited clinical perfusionist you will be part of a dynamic team providing extra-corporeal circulation to all patients having cardiac surgery

The post holder is expected to carry out adult cardiopulmonary bypass without direct supervision

Provide teaching, training and supervision to unqualified trainee perfusionists whilst maintaining a safe working environment

Provide teaching, training and supervision to senior clinical perfusionists whilst maintaining a safe working environment

To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide perfusion services for any area specified

Support the head of perfusion in the management of the clinical area. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action on behalf of the Head of Perfusion and Perfusion department in conjunction with the theatre co-ordinator / theatre manager

To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of a particular group of staff delegated by the head of perfusion

Act as a clinical role model and leader for all members of staff and provide a high standard of care to all patients

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.