Senior Clinical Perfusionist | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Chwefror 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £55,690 - £62,682 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Cwmni: | UHCW NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7780040/218-HSS-B8A-7780040 |
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• To take, with appropriate delegation, responsibility for the delivery of a highly specialised perfusion service across the Trust, ensuring that the service is effective.
• To demonstrate specialist skills, knowledge and expertise in clinical practice. When required, apply these skills to the supervision and training of others.
• Draw on knowledge of a range of theories to inform practice. Assist in developing strategies for the management and delivery of care for the patient group.
• Setting up, priming and running bypass equipment for cardiac surgery procedures, according to the perfusion procedures and protocols and to play a full role in the routine cardiac surgery programme.
• Ensure quality control, calibration and maintenance of complex medical equipment, ensuring accurate and safe use during clinical procedures.
• Assess the patient for relevant medical history, pathology and diagnosis and make appropriate clinical decisions concerning the conduct of the procedure i.e. type of cannulation, size and type of equipment, type of priming solution.
• To administer drugs, according to local policy and as necessitated by the clinical situation i.e. priming solutions, anticoagulants, inhalational anaesthetic agents, potassium, and cardioplegic solution.
• Fully participate in an on call rota to provide 24-hour, 7 days a week cover for all perfusion services.
• Deliver, with appropriate delegation, perfusion team objectives and projects to ensure a seamless delivery of service.
• To facilitate investigation into complaints, accidents / incidents made in respect of the Perfusion Department, feeding back to the Consultant Perfusionist.
• To contribute to, develop and monitor that protocols are in place for each specified area of the clinical perfusion service.
• To advise Consultant Perfusionist on issues of service delivery including shortfall, service pressures and activity.
• To assume delegated tasks as requested by line manager, including leading on policy development within area of clinical expertise.
• To develop specialised care protocols relating to a range of issues to improve patient care e.g. blood conservation techniques employed within the Trust.
• To contribute to multidisciplinary team building and policy development.
• To adhere to team plans and policies.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
• Act as a mentor and supervisor to Trainees and identify development needs through the use of feedback and discussion, creating an environment of support and growth.
• To assist in the recruitment of new staff and the maintenance of a cohesive workforce.
• To promote reflective practice within the team.
• To assist in the delivery of core and specialist training to staff on a range of subjects relating to clinical speciality.
• To facilitate the development of problem solving skills for all staff within the scope of the in-house training and clinical skills workshops.
• To support and assist the student training within the team and be involved in the continued development of the in-house training program.
• To provide training as required to other staff groups and students on specific techniques.
• As an experienced practitioner provide specialist training in all areas of clinical expertise and service area, acting as an effective role model.
• Take responsibility and demonstrate effective delegation of responsibility to department team.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Feb 2026
• To demonstrate specialist skills, knowledge and expertise in clinical practice. When required, apply these skills to the supervision and training of others.
• Draw on knowledge of a range of theories to inform practice. Assist in developing strategies for the management and delivery of care for the patient group.
• Setting up, priming and running bypass equipment for cardiac surgery procedures, according to the perfusion procedures and protocols and to play a full role in the routine cardiac surgery programme.
• Ensure quality control, calibration and maintenance of complex medical equipment, ensuring accurate and safe use during clinical procedures.
• Assess the patient for relevant medical history, pathology and diagnosis and make appropriate clinical decisions concerning the conduct of the procedure i.e. type of cannulation, size and type of equipment, type of priming solution.
• To administer drugs, according to local policy and as necessitated by the clinical situation i.e. priming solutions, anticoagulants, inhalational anaesthetic agents, potassium, and cardioplegic solution.
• Fully participate in an on call rota to provide 24-hour, 7 days a week cover for all perfusion services.
• Deliver, with appropriate delegation, perfusion team objectives and projects to ensure a seamless delivery of service.
• To facilitate investigation into complaints, accidents / incidents made in respect of the Perfusion Department, feeding back to the Consultant Perfusionist.
• To contribute to, develop and monitor that protocols are in place for each specified area of the clinical perfusion service.
• To advise Consultant Perfusionist on issues of service delivery including shortfall, service pressures and activity.
• To assume delegated tasks as requested by line manager, including leading on policy development within area of clinical expertise.
• To develop specialised care protocols relating to a range of issues to improve patient care e.g. blood conservation techniques employed within the Trust.
• To contribute to multidisciplinary team building and policy development.
• To adhere to team plans and policies.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
• Act as a mentor and supervisor to Trainees and identify development needs through the use of feedback and discussion, creating an environment of support and growth.
• To assist in the recruitment of new staff and the maintenance of a cohesive workforce.
• To promote reflective practice within the team.
• To assist in the delivery of core and specialist training to staff on a range of subjects relating to clinical speciality.
• To facilitate the development of problem solving skills for all staff within the scope of the in-house training and clinical skills workshops.
• To support and assist the student training within the team and be involved in the continued development of the in-house training program.
• To provide training as required to other staff groups and students on specific techniques.
• As an experienced practitioner provide specialist training in all areas of clinical expertise and service area, acting as an effective role model.
• Take responsibility and demonstrate effective delegation of responsibility to department team.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Feb 2026