Senior Clinical Perfusionist with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Exciting Opportunity for Senior Clinical Perfusionist in the UK
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Perfusionist to join our dedicated Cardiothoracic Surgery team. We are offering a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates, making this an exceptional opportunity for healthcare professionals looking to advance their careers in the United Kingdom.
Visa Information for International Candidates
We welcome applications from international candidates and offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for skilled worker visas. However, all applicants must verify their eligibility requirements directly with the employer before applying. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present criminal record certificates from each country where 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.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Perfusionist position within the Clinical Perfusion Department at UHNM. We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Clinical Perfusion Scientist to join our dedicated Cardiothoracic Surgery team. This is a pivotal role that supports excellence in clinical perfusion services, education, and innovation.
About University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern healthcare providers in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
Our Commitment to Staff Development
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM. We are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent.
Job Details
Company: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Location: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference Number: 205-7900583
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for clinically managing and controlling the temporary replacement of a patient’s cardiopulmonary function to enable cardiac surgery and support that function during other interventions. You will operate auxiliary equipment for the benefit of patient safety and the effectiveness of clinical outcomes, and assist in the development and management of the Department of Clinical Perfusion.
Key Responsibilities and Clinical Duties
You will choose the most appropriate equipment and disposable items for procedures, prepare equipment for cardiopulmonary bypass in routine and emergency cardiac surgery, and operate heart-lung machines and auxiliary equipment to maintain patients’ clinical conditions within physiological parameters. You will independently perform complex perfusion techniques including aortic procedures, autologous blood salvage, intra-aortic balloon pump management, and advanced blood gas analysis.
Quality of Care and Clinical Governance
As a Senior Clinical Perfusionist, you will lead departmental quality improvement, audit, and benchmarking activities, ensuring evidence-based best practice in all perfusion procedures. You will develop and review clinical policies, protocols, and risk management strategies to support patient safety, and act as a clinical expert and advisor within the multidisciplinary team.
Education, Training and Professional Development
You will provide formal and informal teaching to trainee perfusionists, nursing and medical staff, both within the Trust and externally at national/international level. You will act as mentor and assessor for trainee perfusionists, ensuring their personal logbooks and MSc programme requirements are met. You must maintain professional registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
Advanced Clinical Skills and Expertise
You will need to anticipate, assess, and respond rapidly to complex physiological and technical changes during cardiopulmonary bypass. Applying expert clinical judgement in critical and emergency scenarios will be essential, ensuring patient safety and effective decision-making under pressure while contributing to the development of novel perfusion strategies.
Person Specification
Essential Qualification: Three years post qualification or relevant experience
Essential Experience: Full UK CCPS registration
Language: English
Essential Requirements
All applicants must have full UK registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists and demonstrate at least three years of experience post qualification or equivalent relevant experience. You must be able to participate fully in the departmental on-call rota, acting independently in emergency and high-pressure situations.
Operational Excellence and Service Delivery
You will manage independent caseloads and coordinate perfusion service delivery across multiple theatres and Trust sites. Taking responsibility for equipment maintenance, stock control, and procurement will be key aspects of your role, ensuring smooth service delivery while maintaining resilience and sustained concentration during prolonged, complex procedures.
Professional Standards and Ethical Practice
Demonstrating professionalism at all times is essential, safeguarding patient dignity, confidentiality, and wellbeing. You will contribute to developing evidence-based practice within perfusion, ensuring national and local guidelines are applied consistently, and provide leadership in supporting team wellbeing after critical or traumatic cases.
Certificate of Sponsorship Information
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. Please note that possession of a Certificate of Sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval – final eligibility must be confirmed with the employer.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information about working in the UK as an overseas healthcare professional, please refer to the NHS Careers website.
Application Checklist for International Candidates
- Verify your visa eligibility requirements with the employer
- Prepare criminal record certificates from all countries where you’ve lived for 12+ months in the past 10 years
- Ensure you have current UK professional registration
- Prepare a comprehensive CV highlighting your clinical experience
- Prepare a cover letter explaining your interest in this specific role
- Submit your application through the NHS Jobs website before the deadline
Contact Information
For questions about the job, please contact:
Name: Leia Roche (Chief Clinical Perfusionist)
Email: leia.roche@uhnm.nhs.uk
Phone: 01782675619
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 14 May 2026. Late applications will not be considered. We encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible to ensure sufficient time for the application and visa processing.
Privacy Notice
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Equal Opportunities
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or marital status.
About Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent is a vibrant city in Staffordshire, offering a high quality of life with affordable housing, excellent schools, and good transport links. The area is known for its rich industrial heritage and cultural attractions, making it an attractive location for professionals relocating to the UK.