Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic trainee to join the Clinical Perfusion department at St Thomas’ Hospital. The successful applicant will join our two‑year training programme, learning to deliver cardiopulmonary bypass and other perfusion techniques.
Training & Education
During the programme you will attend Bristol University to study for an MSc in Perfusion Science and develop clinical skills, performing 150 supervised cardiopulmonary bypass cases to qualify for the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists practical exam and to achieve accreditation and registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists.
Cross‑site training at Harefield Hospital and Royal Brompton Hospital may be required.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a 2:1 grade in a relevant science degree.
Benefits
- Automatic promotion to AFC Band 7 upon successful completion of both MSc and accreditation exam.
Responsibilities
- Under direct supervision by a qualified Clinical Perfusionist, undertake a range of perfusion techniques during routine and emergency Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
- Assess patient’s medical history, pathology and diagnosis to inform procedural decisions.
- Set up, prime and manage Cardiopulmonary Bypass equipment to maintain life support.
- Analyse and interpret arterial/venous blood gases and patient coagulation status.
- Administer drugs, including colloid/crystalloid fluids, vasoactive drugs, cardioplegia solution, potassium, anticoagulants and haemostatic drugs under supervision.
- Manipulate patient’s cardiovascular system on a second‑to‑second basis while on CPB.
- Undertake haemofiltration and blood transfusion as required.
- Assist in quality control, calibration and maintenance of perfusion equipment and ensure compliance with testing policies.
- Assist in the running of Intra‑Aortic Balloon Counter Pulsation.
- Ensure all data acquisition and patient records are complete, filed and stored in line with Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation Trust and professional body guidelines.
- Perform a minimum of 150 supervised CPB cases, complete the MSc Clinical Perfusion Science course and pass the College of Perfusion practical examination to become an accredited Clinical Perfusion Scientist.
Application Deadline
This advert closes on Monday 25 May 2026.
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