Trainee Clinical Perfusion Scientist: Sponsorship Available

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated individual to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team as a Trainee Clinical Perfusionist. This unique opportunity offers entry into a highly specialised healthcare field within a dedicated, supportive team.

UHNM is a Major Trauma Centre serving Northwest Midlands and North Wales, performing 750-800 cardiac procedures annually including complex aortic and minimally invasive surgeries.

Under supervision of accredited Clinical Perfusionists, you will learn to manage patients’ circulatory and respiratory function by operating heart-lung machines during cardiac surgery. Training combines MSc in Clinical Perfusion Science at University of Bristol with clinical experience at UHNM.

Requirements:

  • Life Science Honours Degree (minimum 2.1)
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Calm, methodical approach under pressure

Completion leads to professional registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists and accreditation from the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists. On-call participation required as training progresses.

Join our team committed to compassion, safety, continual improvement and supporting your professional development.

This trainee role is designed as an entry-level training position and is therefore unsuitable for candidates with any prior Perfusion knowledge or experience.

 

Main duties of the job

Under direct supervision, the following areas of Clinical Perfusion knowledge and skills will be taught and are expected to be demonstrated as part of progression towards becoming a qualified practitioner:

To set-up, prime and run the Heart-Lung Machine (HLM) during Cardiopulmonary Bypass during cardiac surgery.

To set-up and operate the Cell-Salvage machine.

To set-up and operate the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps.

Assist in the preparation and operation of the HLM and axillary equipment during adult cardiac surgery.

Undertake structured clinical training within the department and attend all require university blocks, alongside assessments, as part of the MSc programme.

Monitor and record physiological parameters during procedures, ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation.

Support the team in equipment checks, setup, cleaning, maintenance and troubleshooting of perfusion related devices and machinery.

Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team.

Adhere to departmental SOP’s and Trust policies.

Uphold the values and behaviours of the UHNM NHS Trust.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

  • 2:1 BSc (hons) in suitable subject, to gain entry to Perfusion MSc.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

  • Understanding the role of the Clinical Perfusionist and in-depth knowledge of cardiac anatomy & physiology.
  • Communication (written & verbal) and computer literacy.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Professional values and interpersonal effectiveness.
  • Resilience, accountability and adaptability.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 25 March 2026

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