Clinical Perfusion Lead; Mechanical Cardiac

As the autonomous lead for perfusion within the Trust's MCS provision, you will take the initiative in designing, costing, and implementing robust Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) programmes in collaboration with the cardiogenic shock multidisciplinary team (MDT). This role is pivotal to shaping the future of high‑acuity cardiac care across the Trust and referring region.

• MCS Programme Development
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  Lead on the design, costing, and implementation of sustainable MCS programmes, collaborating closely with the cardiogenic shock multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Policy & Initiative Evaluation
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  Assess the impact of evolving national and local standards, initiatives, and legislation relevant to perfusion and MCS. Drive policy development and ensure successful implementation and regulatory compliance.
• Strategic Service Leadership
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  Act as the autonomous lead for the Trust's MCS provision, exploring future clinical developments and ensuring clinical perfusion scientists are trained to meet service demands.
• Competency Development
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  Own creation and deployment of a comprehensive perfusion competency framework for safe and effective management of patients on MCS therapies.
• Expert Clinical Practice & Training
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  Demonstrate advanced knowledge in specialist perfusion techniques; support multidisciplinary education and training across all department levels, informing care strategies with evidence‑based practice.
• Protocol Management
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  Lead development, continuous review, and update of clinical documentation, protocols, and procedures related to perfusion duties.
• Build on your experience as a senior practitioner to provide organisational leadership. Partner with the Clinical and Deputy Leads for Perfusion, CAS Theatre Manager, Cardiac ICU, Cath Lab and other clinical leads to manage mechanical cardiac support programmes and lead an ECMO programme. The post holder will divide time between clinical and managerial responsibilities, ensuring personal development targets, team objectives and strategic goals are achieved.
• Engage in providing adult cardiopulmonary bypass as part of a 24/7 team, acting as a first point of contact for education and training on mechanical circulatory support.

• 5 years post‑qualification experience with Mechanical Circulatory Support and a Management qualification.

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