Perfusion Scientist (Staff Grade)
Location: HSE-West of Ireland
Contract: Full-time
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About the Role
Headhunt International is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and clinically skilled Perfusion Scientist (Staff Grade) to join our dynamic Cardiothoracic Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of an advanced and highly specialised perfusion service, ensuring exceptional care for every patient undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass or extracorporeal support.
The successful candidate will uphold the principle that the care of the patient comes first, demonstrating flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of clinical practice.
Essential Criteria
Candidates must, on the latest date of application, have:
a)
(i) Accreditation by the College of Clinical Perfusion of Great Britain and Ireland,
OR
(ii) An equivalent qualification.
AND
(iii) Registration with the College of Clinical Perfusionists of Great Britain and Ireland as a practising Clinical Perfusionist.
b)
Demonstrated clinical and administrative capacity to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
The Perfusion Scientist (Staff Grade) will:
Play a key role in delivering a highly specialist perfusion service, ensuring safe, effective, and well-coordinated patient care.
Perform a wide range of specialised perfusion techniques for both routine and emergency cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.
Assess patient medical history, pathology, and diagnosis to inform clinical decision-making during perfusion.
Advise clinicians on equipment suitability and influence clinical decision pathways.
Set up, prime, and operate cardiopulmonary bypass systems in line with clinical policy and the latest scientific evidence.
Undertake, analyse, and interpret arterial/venous blood gases and coagulation profiles.
Administer a range of fluids and drugs including vasoactive medications, anticoagulants, haemostatic agents, cardioplegia solutions, and other pharmacological agents as required.
Continuously monitor complex and dynamic clinical parameters and act autonomously to maintain patient stability.
Manipulate cardiovascular parameters on a second-to-second basis during bypass.
Determine and perform haemofiltration and blood transfusion as clinically indicated.
Set up and manage advanced perfusion techniques including:
Antegrade/retrograde cerebral perfusion
Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest
Mechanical circulatory support devices
ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
ECCO₂R (Extracorporeal Carbon Dioxide Removal)
Professional Responsibilities
Maintain a strong awareness of patient-centred care in all clinical activities.
Participate in the organisation’s performance management and development programmes.
Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to ongoing service improvement.
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to work within a specialist, high-performing cardiothoracic service.
Supportive environment with ongoing professional development.
Involvement in cutting-edge perfusion and extracorporeal technologies.
Commitment to staff wellbeing and career growth.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter through: neill.carthy@headhuntinternational.com
For informal enquiries, contact: Christy 087 947 3404
