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Job summary

Main area
Perfusion
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7/8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (Full participation in on-call rota.)
Job ref
190-9059-DIR
Employer
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Town
Sheffield
Salary
pa/pro rata for part time staff
Closing
07/12/2025 23:59
Interview date
16/12/2025

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientist

NHS AfC: Band 7/8a

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

Job overview

A unique opportunity has arisen with Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (STH), Cardiothoracic Directorate, to recruit to the position of Senior Perfusionist.

We are one of the largest and most successful healthcare employers in the UK and our Cardiothoracic Directorate provides a range of complex tertiary services, key elements of which have an excellent national reputation. Our cardiac team undertakes over 900 adult cardiac procedures within five cardiac theatres. We do not deliver paediatric services or cardiothoracic transplantation.  

You will have a track record in delivering high quality perfusion services and this will include responding to and delivering innovation in the field of perfusion. An interest in research would be advantageous. You must also be accredited by the Society of Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland and registered with the College of Clinical Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland.

You will be highly motivated and hardworking, with excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, demonstrable experience of effective team management and service planning and a commitment to professional development both personal and for the team. 

Main duties of the job

This is a part time position, currently 30hrs per week, with the possibility to increase to 37.5.

You will be responsible for:

High quality patient centred services to be delivered to our patients.

The delivery of a safe, efficient and reliable perfusion  in partnership with the lead surgeon, anaesthetist and the wider multidisciplinary team.

The continued development of perfusion  services, in partnership with surgeons and anaesthetists.

Leading by example as an expert and autonomous practitioner, while providing organisational leadership, clinical and professional perfusion services to the multidisciplinary team.  

Providing education and training where relevant to junior perfusionists, clinical colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team

 Full participation in the department on-call rota is essential. 

Whilst this is currently a part time hours contract, this is a senior post and the relevant experience is necessary to secure the position.  Extensive post qualification and current registration with CCPS and SCPS is essential.

Maintain and develop the above services accordingly whilst continuing to excel in your clinical field.

Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 7  unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 8a.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to Post Graduate Diploma level in Perfusion Science (Band 8a)
  • Accredited by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Professional Registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of GB and Ireland (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Educated to Post Graduate MSc level in Perfusion Science (Band 7)
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Attendance and participation in clinical audit (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Attendance at relevant National Conferences (Band 7 & 8a)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Good working knowledge of routine and specialised clinical techniques for example Thrombo Elastography, Vacuum Assist Drainage and Blood Conservation. (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Knowledge of emergency procedures and clinical hazards (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Up to date with latest developments (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Understanding the capabilities and limitations of the clinical equipment used (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Extensive experience as a qualified Perfusionist (Band 8a)
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of delivering specialist training to others where appropriate (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Presentation at MDT, M&M and audit meetings (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Familiar with electronic data management (Band 8a)

Further Training

Desirable criteria
  • Electronic patient record, specifically Spectrum Viper system. (Band 8a)
  • Specialist perfusion techniques such as minimal access surgery. (Band 7)
  • Paperless charting and electronic data capture. (Band 7)
  • Goal directed perfusion (Band 7)

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Able to maintain intense levels of concentration (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Ability to work under pressure (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Good time management skills (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Ability to work as an effective team member (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Good communication skills (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Good planning and organisation skills (Band 7 & 8a)
  • A flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the service and adaptable to change (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Good IT skills (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Accountable for own professional conduct and able to work within professional guidelines (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines (Band 7 & 8a)
Desirable criteria
  • Effective leadership skills (Band 8a)
  • Mentoring skills (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Ability to teach and relate to different staff groups (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Ability to deal with conflict (Band 7 & 8a)

Other Factors

Essential criteria
  • Able to participate fully in the on call rota (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Able to meet the needs of a rapidly changing service by working flexibly (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Able to work unsocial hours and cover additional hours where required (Band 7 & 8a)
  • Willingness to relocate to Sheffield or surrounding area (Band 8a)
  • Live within 30 minutes of the hospital (Band 8a)
Desirable criteria
  • Full driving licence (Band 7 & 8a)

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Paul Beatson
Job title
Chief Clinical Perfusionist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0114 2269677
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