Trainee Perfusionist
| Posting date: | 12 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £49,387.00 to £56,515.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £49387.00 - £56515.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2026 |
| Location: | liverpool, L12 2AP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9411-26-0102 |
Summary
About the Service Our Cardiac Surgical Unit continues to develop and expand, delivering increasingly complex and high-quality care: Around 520 cardiac procedures annually Over 300 cases requiring cardiopulmonary bypass A well-established Cardiac and Respiratory ECMO service As a trainee, you will gain exposure to a wide range of clinical scenarios within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to undertake structured training as a Clinical Perfusionist, working under the supervision of experienced practitioners to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for professional registration. You will be supported through a comprehensive training programme, combining practical clinical experience with academic development. Key Responsibilities Under supervision, you will: Assist in the delivery of perfusion services for cardiac surgical and diagnostic procedures Support the provision of cardiopulmonary bypass, developing technical and clinical skills over time Gain experience in ECMO support within theatre and critical care settings Assist with cell salvage services across cardiac and wider Trust activity Participate in the preparation, set-up and maintenance of perfusion equipment Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to support high-quality patient care Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and compliant clinical environment Engage with training, education and competency assessments Support department operations and participate in rotas appropriate to training stage