Cardiac Surgery at Nottingham University is one of the two tertiary centres in the East Midlands for the management of patients requiring cardiac surgery treatment including trauma. We have five substantive consultants and perform more than 600 procedures a year. Our services include minimally invasive procedures and complex mitral and aortic programmes.
Chief Perfusionist (CP) – Responsibilities
The CP is responsible for providing professional leadership and the operational management of the Perfusion Department, ensuring efficient use of resources and the highest standards of patient care. The CP develops and maintains the well‑being of all perfusion team members, performs cardiopulmonary bypass procedures in adult cardiac surgeries, and commits to the on‑call rota. Additionally, the CP balances clinical and managerial duties to meet service delivery targets.
The role includes senior clinical and professional leadership, strategic planning, workforce development, budget management, governance, quality and risk oversight, day‑to‑day service delivery, capacity and resource optimisation, education and training of staff, and active participation in Trust-wide initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Post Graduate Diploma / BSC / MSC in Perfusion Science or equivalent, accredited by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland and registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
- Proven leadership skills and recognised leadership/management qualification or relevant experience.
- Extensive experience as a senior clinical Perfusionist or deputy chief Perfusionist.
- Extensive post‑registration experience working effectively in a multi‑professional environment.
- Extensive working knowledge of routine and specialised clinical techniques.
- Supervision of trainees.
- Evidence of taking responsibility for own and others’ actions.
- Experience in managing staff and services.
- Project management experience.
- Developing training programmes.
- Participation in research, seminars, presentations.
- Relevant professional development.
- Effective change management.
- Effective team leadership.
- Representation of the department at local and national level.
- Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent motivational skills.
- Delegation skills.
- Staff development facilitation.
- High concentration and focus.
- Commitment to evidence‑based practice.
- Ability to monitor and act upon complex clinical information continuously.
- Ability to review and interpret performance data.
- Understanding of team dynamics and behaviours to promote collaboration.
- Planning and delivery of work programmes, including staff allocation, covering shortfalls, and coordinating cover.
- Time‑management skills for clinical and managerial responsibilities.
- Accountability for professional conduct within professional guidelines.
- Interpretation and implementation of national and local policies to improve patient care.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Physical stamina.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing needs and environment.
- Full participation in a 24/7 on‑call rota and unsocial hours, ensuring appropriate cover for service demands.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
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