Job Description

The John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford is seeking a Lead Clinical Perfusion Scientist - Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Services

As the autonomous lead for perfusion within the Trust's MCS provision, you will take the initiative in designing, costing, and implementing robust Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) programmes in collaboration with the cardiogenic shock multidisciplinary team (MDT). This role is pivotal to shaping the future of high-acuity cardiac care across the Trust and referring region.



This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced senior perfusionist seeking to take the next step in their career. The role offers the chance to lead and shape ECMO services within a dynamic and evolving team, providing a platform to carve out a unique niche and make a lasting impact on patient care and service development. If you're ready to bring your expertise, leadership, and vision to a forward-thinking department, we encourage you to apply.



This post would attract a generous relocation allowance, subject to meeting certain criteria and terms and conditions. Please enquire for more information.



Primary Responsibilities

MCS Programme Development:

Lead on the design, costing, and implementation of sustainable MCS programmes, collaborating closely with the cardiogenic shock multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Policy & Initiative Evaluation:

Assess the impact of evolving national and local standards, initiatives, and legislation relevant to perfusion and MCS. Drive policy development and ensure successful implementation and regulatory compliance.

Strategic Service Leadership:

Act as the autonomous lead for the Trust's MCS provision. Explore future clinical developments in MCS and ensure clinical perfusion scientists are adequately trained to meet changing service demands.

Competency Development:

Take ownership of the creation and deployment of a comprehensive perfusion competency framework for the safe and effective management of patients on MCS therapies.

Expert Clinical Practice & Training:

Demonstrate advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in specialist perfusion techniques. Support multidisciplinary education and training across all levels of the department, informing care strategies with evidence-based practice and relevant theoretical models.

Protocol Management:

Lead the development, continuous review, and update of clinical documentation, protocols, and procedures related to perfusion duties.



Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.



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You will build on your experience as a senior practitioner, to provide organizational leadership. You will work in close partnership with the Clinical and deputy leads for Perfusion, CAS Theatre Manager, Cardiac intensive care unit, cath lab and other clinical leads to manage mechanical cardiac support programmes and develop and lead on a an ECMO programme.



The post holder will divide time between clinical and managerial responsibility as required, ensuring that personal development targets, team objectives and strategic objectives are achieved.



As a qualified and experienced Clinical Perfusionist you will also engage with the provision of adult cardiopulmonary bypass as part of a team providing 24/7 provision. This post includes engaging and working with the wider MDT to provide a first point of contact with education and training for MC.