Job Description

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH) is a major adult cardiac unit. We perform over 2000 cardiac surgical procedures per annum, routinely working through six operating theatres, specialising in complex aortic surgery, adult congenital surgery and minimally invasive valve surgery including robotic surgery.



We require an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Perfusion Scientist to join our team at LHCH. We are looking to recruit at Band 8a or Band 7, depending upon the applicant's level of experience.



The applicant will provide Clinical Perfusion and associated specialist services as part of a team of Clinical Perfusionists and must hold full registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists GB&I.



As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.



We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.



We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.



Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.



Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/



Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq



You will provide a full range of adult cardiopulmonary bypass and associated therapies to our patients, covering a 24/7 rota with core working hours 8am-6pm Mon-Fri. We would be willing to consider applications from individuals looking to work either full-time or part-time hours, but a commitment to the on call out of hours service is essential.



Reporting to Perfusion Management.