Location
Royal Brompton Hospital, London (with possible training rotations at Harefield Hospital and St Thomas' Hospital sites)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£46,419 per annum

About the Role
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS trusts, providing specialist care across a wide range of services including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory, and cardiovascular care. In February 2021, the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals joined the Trust, creating a world-renowned centre for heart and lung disease treatment and research.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic trainee to join our Clinical Perfusion team at Royal Brompton Hospital. This two-year clinical training programme will equip you with the skills to deliver a wide range of perfusion techniques under direct supervision. Training includes study towards an MSc in Clinical Perfusion at Bristol University, subject to eligibility and enrolment.

Upon successful completion of the MSc and clinical training, you will undertake the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists practical exam, leading to professional accreditation and registration. Successful candidates will be promoted to Agenda for Change Band 7.

As part of a dynamic team, you will provide extracorporeal circulation support to patients undergoing cardiac surgery, working primarily at Royal Brompton Hospital but potentially rotating across other Trust sites. The role involves preparation and management of cardiopulmonary bypass circuits, blood conservation, ECMO support, and adherence to strict safety and quality assurance protocols.

Our vision is to be a leading national and international centre for heart and lung disease, combining clinical excellence, pioneering research, and outstanding patient care. We are committed to supporting our staff with development opportunities and flexible working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Experience
Previous experience in a hospital or theatre environment is desirable but not essential. Evidence of continuing professional development is expected.

About you
You should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. You must be able to manage difficult situations calmly and professionally.

Qualifications
A minimum of a 2:1 BSc degree in an appropriate biological science or life science is required. Candidates must be eligible to enrol on the MSc Clinical Perfusion course at Bristol University. Professional registration with the relevant UK bodies will be required upon qualification.

Additional Information
Applicants must be able to meet UK work and residency requirements. The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities. Flexible working arrangements are supported to help staff balance their professional and personal lives.