Trainee Clinical Perfusion Scientist (fixed term): Sponsorship Available

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

Undertake training within the clinical environment with the aim of becoming a fully accredited Clinical Perfusion Scientist. Post holders will attend a part-time/ block release programme over two years at Bristol University to obtain a MSc in Perfusion Science (more details available on the Bristol University website MSc Clinical Perfusion Science | Study at Bristol | University of Bristol). Work as part of the Perfusion team to ensure that the department meets its contractual and professional targets.

To be considered for this position you must have an upper second-class honours degree in a science or medicine-related subject, along with a commitment to good teamwork and personal professional development.

In addition, you should have good communication skills, a responsible, flexible, well-organised approach to work and enjoy working as part of a team.

Previous experience of working in a hospital or theatre environment would be an advantage, but is not essential, as training will be provided.

 

Main duties of the job

We are proud that the department is a nationally accredited training unit. A wide range of training will be provided in perfusion techniques, some of which are listed below:

  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass
  • Cell Salvage
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump therapy
  • Coagulation monitoring ACT/HMS/Platelet Function monitoring
  • Cerebral saturation monitoring using Edwards HemiSphere
  • Occasional ECMO

In addition to clinical training you will be introduced to:

  • Record keeping
  • Audit
  • Risk management strategies
  • NHS Trust policies and procedures
  • Departmental protocols
  • Stock management and ordering

The department is involved in several new and progressive types of surgery including thru-port and minimal access valve surgery, alongside optimised conventional cardiopulmonary bypass. Research opportunities are available associated with these techniques.

Clinical training will be combined with academic study to attain a MSc in Perfusion Science. These studies will be facilitated by Bristol University and involve both direct tuition (block weeks at Bristol) and distance learning over a 2-year period.

Following successful completion of the MSc and 150 supervised clinical cases, you will be eligible to apply for and undertake a practical examination with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists. If you are successful in this exam you will become accredited by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists and fully registered with the College.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a science or medicine-related subject

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working in a hospital or theatre environment
  • Experience of other cardiac units
  • Experience within the patient care environment (either work experience, placement, or current employment)

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of the role of Clinical Perfusion Scientist

Skills and Ability

Essential

  • Good organisational abilities
  • Ability to work under own initiative
  • Computer Literacy
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills and including a high standard of communication skills.
  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

  • High level of competence in data analysis and statistics

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: 20 July 2025

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