Job Title: Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist
Employer: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Job Type: Full-time
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 66,274 to 73,496 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

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Description

• Provide advanced clinical perfusion services for adult cardiac surgery, including routine, complex and emergency procedures.
• Independently manage and troubleshoot Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for patients with cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest.
• Perform minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS), mini-bypass procedures and complex aortic procedures.
• Participate in the hospital’s 24/7 on-call perfusion service and extended surgical sessions.
• Support the Trust’s trauma service at St. Mary’s Hospital and provide in-hours VA-ECMO services.
• Maintain clinical standards through audits, quality improvement and policy development.
• Train and mentor trainee perfusionists and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinical research and trials in collaboration with Imperial College London.

Requirements

• Hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Perfusion Science or an equivalent qualification.
• Have accreditation from the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
• Maintain active registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
• Possess extensive post-qualification experience working independently in adult clinical perfusion.
• Demonstrate experience managing complex and emergency cardiac procedures, including aortic dissection, cerebral perfusion and hypothermic circulatory arrest.
• Have experience in minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) and VA-ECMO management.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
• Possess leadership skills, including the ability to mentor trainees and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Be capable of developing departmental clinical standards and perfusion protocols.
• Desirable: Advanced professional accreditation, an MSc in Perfusion Science, experience with MiECC and VV-ECMO, and involvement in clinical research.
• Meet current UK professional registration requirements and any applicable Skilled Worker visa sponsorship criteria.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £66,274–£73,496 per year.
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker sponsorship applications are welcome and will be considered.
• Work schedule: A standard 37.5-hour working week across four days, adjusted to accommodate extended sessions and on-call duties.
• Professional development: Opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills and expand professional responsibilities.
• Research opportunities: Collaboration with Imperial College London on clinical research projects and trials.
• Career progression: Experience working within a specialist cardiac service handling complex procedures.
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside experienced perfusionists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Application deadline: 31 December 2026.

How to Apply;

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