Clinical Perfusion Lead (Mechanical Cardiac Support)

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford
5 days ago
Create job alert

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.


Responsibilities

  • MCS Programme Development: Lead on the design, costing, and implementation of sustainable MCS programmes, collaborating closely with the cardiogenic shock multidisciplinary team (MDT).
  • Policy & Initiative Evaluation: 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: 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: Own creation and deployment of a comprehensive perfusion competency framework for safe and effective management of patients on MCS therapies.
  • Expert Clinical Practice & Training: 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: 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.

Qualifications

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

About the Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large NHS teaching trust providing a range of general and specialist clinical services. It comprises four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital. Our values—compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence—define the quality of care we provide.


We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles of the NHS England Sexual Safety Charter.


#J-18808-Ljbffr

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Advanced Physiotherapist Practitioner

Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist - Medical Rehabilitation Team

Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

How Many Edge Computing Tools Do You Need to Know to Get an Edge Computing Job?

If you’re trying to start or grow a career in edge computing, it can feel like you’re navigating a maze of tools, frameworks and platforms — Kubernetes, Docker, IoT frameworks, AWS Greengrass, Azure IoT Edge, OpenShift, TinyML toolkits, networking orchestration, real-time streaming frameworks, and on it goes. Scroll job boards and community forums and it’s easy to conclude that unless you master every buzzword imaginable, you’ll never get a job. Here’s the honest truth most edge computing hiring managers won’t necessarily say out loud: 👉 They don’t hire you because you know every edge computing tool — they hire you because you can solve real system problems using the tools you know. Tools matter, yes — but only when they support clear outcomes: reliable systems, performance at scale, secure edge deployments and real business value. So how many edge computing tools do you actually need to know to secure a job? For most edge computing roles, the answer is fewer than you think — and a lot clearer when sorted by fundamentals and roles. This guide shows you what matters, what doesn’t, and how to focus your time wisely so you come across as capable, confident and employable.

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Edge Computing Job Applications (UK Guide)

In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, edge computing is one of the most sought-after fields — blending distributed systems, embedded systems, networking, cloud, IoT, data and real-time processing. But that also means hiring managers are highly selective. They scan applications fast and look for signals of relevance, impact, technical depth and real-world delivery long before they read every line. This guide demystifies what hiring managers in edge computing look for first in your application — so you can tailor your CV, portfolio and cover letter to jump out of the stack. Whether you’re targeting edge systems roles, embedded IoT edge jobs, edge-native data roles, edge platform engineering or edge-AI positions, this checklist will help you position your experience in a way hiring managers can trust immediately.

The Skills Gap in Edge Computing Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

Edge computing is rapidly moving from niche concept to critical infrastructure. As organisations deploy connected devices, sensors, autonomous systems and real-time analytics, processing data closer to where it is generated has become essential. From smart cities and manufacturing to healthcare, transport, defence and telecommunications, edge computing underpins systems where latency, reliability and resilience matter. Demand for edge computing skills across the UK is rising steadily — yet employers consistently report difficulty finding candidates who are genuinely job-ready. Despite growing interest and academic coverage, universities are not fully preparing graduates for real edge computing jobs. This article explores the edge computing skills gap in depth: what universities teach well, what they consistently miss, why the gap exists, what employers actually want, and how jobseekers can bridge the divide to build sustainable careers in edge computing.