University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Senior Clinical Perfusionist The closing date is 14 May 2026 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. You will bring clinical expertise and mentorship to a team that values compassion, safety, and continual improvement. The department is committed to delivering outstanding patient care and fostering a supportive environment for staff development. The successful applicant will have full UK registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists and have at least three years experience post qualification or is able to demonstrate suitable exposure. Please contact the department if you wish to discuss. Main duties of the job To clinically manage and control the temporary replacement of a patient's cardiopulmonary function to enable cardiac surgery and to support that function during other interventions. To operate auxiliary equipment for the benefit of patient safety and the effectiveness of clinical outcome. To assist in the development and management of the Department of Clinical Perfusion. They will be expected to perform these duties to a high level of clinical skill and knowledge. Participate in the "on-call" and late duty rotas. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern 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 we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Job responsibilities 1Key Responsibilities and Clinical Duties 1.1Choose the most appropriate equipment and disposable items for the procedure to be undertaken. 1.2Prepare equipment and disposable items to undertake cardiopulmonary bypass for routine and emergency cardiac surgery. 1.3Operate the heart lung machine and auxiliary equipment to maintain the patients clinical condition within physiological parameters, taking corrective action to compensate for changing conditions during cardiopulmonary bypass. 1.4 Independently perform complex perfusion techniques including: Aortic procedures. Autologous blood salvage (intra- and post-operatively). Intra aortic balloon pump preparation, insertion and management, including troubleshooting. Advanced blood gas analysis and interpretation. Thromboelastography (TEG) including Platelet Mapping and Fibrinogen Analysis. Vacuum assisted venous drainage and carbon dioxide field flooding. Modified ultrafiltration and haemoconcentration. 1.5 Apply rigorous aseptic technique, equipment cleaning, calibration, and safe disposal of consumables in accordance with Trust policy. 1.6 Lead on evaluating, implementing, and teaching new technologies and innovations in perfusion practice. 1.7 Complete accurate clinical documentation, ensuring all perfusion activity is recorded for audit, quality assurance, and service development. 1.8 Contribute to departmental planning, service delivery, and research initiatives, ensuring perfusion services evolve in line with best practice. 1.9 Participate fully in the departmental on-call rota, acting independently in emergency and high pressure situations. 2Quality of Care and Clinical Governance 2.1 Lead departmental quality improvement, audit, and benchmarking activities, ensuring evidence-based best practice in all perfusion procedures. 2.2 Develop and review clinical policies, protocols, and risk management strategies to support patient safety. 2.3 Act as a clinical expert and advisor within the multidisciplinary team, liaising with surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing colleagues to optimise patient outcomes. 2.4 Support the Clinical Perfusion Manager and Deputise for the Deputy Clinical Manager when required. 3Education, Training and Professional Development 3.1 Provide formal and informal teaching to trainee perfusionists, nursing and medical staff, both within the Trust and externally at national/international level. 3.2 Act as mentor and assessor for trainee perfusionists, ensuring their personal logbooks and MSc programme requirements are met. 3.3 Maintain own professional knowledge and competence through continuing professional development, national/international conferences, and specialist courses. 3.4 Possess registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland and maintain professional re accreditation through clinical and educational activity. 3.5 Must abide by the Code of Ethical Conduct of the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland. 4Advanced Clinical Skills and Expertise 4.1 Anticipate, assess, and respond rapidly to complex physiological and technical changes during cardiopulmonary bypass. 4.2 Apply expert clinical judgement in critical and emergency scenarios, ensuring patient safety and effective decision making under pressure. 4.3 Contribute to the development of novel perfusion strategies and research into rare or complex patient pathologies. 4.4 Utilise advanced communication skills to explain highly technical or sensitive information clearly to colleagues, patients, and external stakeholders. 5Operational Excellence and Service Delivery 5.1 Manage independent caseloads and coordinate perfusion service delivery across multiple theatres and Trust sites. 5.2 Take responsibility for equipment maintenance, stock control, and procurement, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth service delivery. 5.3 Support departmental leadership in workforce planning, service innovation, and strategic development. 5.4 Maintain resilience and sustained concentration during prolonged, complex procedures and high pressure environments. 6Professional Standards and Ethical Practice 6.1 Demonstrate professionalism at all times, safeguarding patient dignity, confidentiality, and wellbeing. 6.2 Contribute to and lead on developing evidence-based practice within perfusion, ensuring national and local guidelines are applied consistently. 6.3 Provide leadership in supporting team wellbeing, debriefing, and resilience after critical or traumatic cases. 6.4 Maintain effective and collaborative relationships within the multidisciplinary team, promoting an open and supportive culture. Person Specification Full UK Registration CCPS Have full UK CCPS registration Seniority Three years post qualification or relevant experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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. University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
May 14, 2026
Full time
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Senior Clinical Perfusionist The closing date is 14 May 2026 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. You will bring clinical expertise and mentorship to a team that values compassion, safety, and continual improvement. The department is committed to delivering outstanding patient care and fostering a supportive environment for staff development. The successful applicant will have full UK registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists and have at least three years experience post qualification or is able to demonstrate suitable exposure. Please contact the department if you wish to discuss. Main duties of the job To clinically manage and control the temporary replacement of a patient's cardiopulmonary function to enable cardiac surgery and to support that function during other interventions. To operate auxiliary equipment for the benefit of patient safety and the effectiveness of clinical outcome. To assist in the development and management of the Department of Clinical Perfusion. They will be expected to perform these duties to a high level of clinical skill and knowledge. Participate in the "on-call" and late duty rotas. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern 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 we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Job responsibilities 1Key Responsibilities and Clinical Duties 1.1Choose the most appropriate equipment and disposable items for the procedure to be undertaken. 1.2Prepare equipment and disposable items to undertake cardiopulmonary bypass for routine and emergency cardiac surgery. 1.3Operate the heart lung machine and auxiliary equipment to maintain the patients clinical condition within physiological parameters, taking corrective action to compensate for changing conditions during cardiopulmonary bypass. 1.4 Independently perform complex perfusion techniques including: Aortic procedures. Autologous blood salvage (intra- and post-operatively). Intra aortic balloon pump preparation, insertion and management, including troubleshooting. Advanced blood gas analysis and interpretation. Thromboelastography (TEG) including Platelet Mapping and Fibrinogen Analysis. Vacuum assisted venous drainage and carbon dioxide field flooding. Modified ultrafiltration and haemoconcentration. 1.5 Apply rigorous aseptic technique, equipment cleaning, calibration, and safe disposal of consumables in accordance with Trust policy. 1.6 Lead on evaluating, implementing, and teaching new technologies and innovations in perfusion practice. 1.7 Complete accurate clinical documentation, ensuring all perfusion activity is recorded for audit, quality assurance, and service development. 1.8 Contribute to departmental planning, service delivery, and research initiatives, ensuring perfusion services evolve in line with best practice. 1.9 Participate fully in the departmental on-call rota, acting independently in emergency and high pressure situations. 2Quality of Care and Clinical Governance 2.1 Lead departmental quality improvement, audit, and benchmarking activities, ensuring evidence-based best practice in all perfusion procedures. 2.2 Develop and review clinical policies, protocols, and risk management strategies to support patient safety. 2.3 Act as a clinical expert and advisor within the multidisciplinary team, liaising with surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing colleagues to optimise patient outcomes. 2.4 Support the Clinical Perfusion Manager and Deputise for the Deputy Clinical Manager when required. 3Education, Training and Professional Development 3.1 Provide formal and informal teaching to trainee perfusionists, nursing and medical staff, both within the Trust and externally at national/international level. 3.2 Act as mentor and assessor for trainee perfusionists, ensuring their personal logbooks and MSc programme requirements are met. 3.3 Maintain own professional knowledge and competence through continuing professional development, national/international conferences, and specialist courses. 3.4 Possess registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland and maintain professional re accreditation through clinical and educational activity. 3.5 Must abide by the Code of Ethical Conduct of the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland. 4Advanced Clinical Skills and Expertise 4.1 Anticipate, assess, and respond rapidly to complex physiological and technical changes during cardiopulmonary bypass. 4.2 Apply expert clinical judgement in critical and emergency scenarios, ensuring patient safety and effective decision making under pressure. 4.3 Contribute to the development of novel perfusion strategies and research into rare or complex patient pathologies. 4.4 Utilise advanced communication skills to explain highly technical or sensitive information clearly to colleagues, patients, and external stakeholders. 5Operational Excellence and Service Delivery 5.1 Manage independent caseloads and coordinate perfusion service delivery across multiple theatres and Trust sites. 5.2 Take responsibility for equipment maintenance, stock control, and procurement, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth service delivery. 5.3 Support departmental leadership in workforce planning, service innovation, and strategic development. 5.4 Maintain resilience and sustained concentration during prolonged, complex procedures and high pressure environments. 6Professional Standards and Ethical Practice 6.1 Demonstrate professionalism at all times, safeguarding patient dignity, confidentiality, and wellbeing. 6.2 Contribute to and lead on developing evidence-based practice within perfusion, ensuring national and local guidelines are applied consistently. 6.3 Provide leadership in supporting team wellbeing, debriefing, and resilience after critical or traumatic cases. 6.4 Maintain effective and collaborative relationships within the multidisciplinary team, promoting an open and supportive culture. Person Specification Full UK Registration CCPS Have full UK CCPS registration Seniority Three years post qualification or relevant experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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. University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Overview Rapiscan Systems, a global leader in advanced detection technologies, delivers high performance cargo, vehicle, and security inspection solutions for critical infrastructures including ports, borders, military environments, and high security facilities. Role Overview The Quality Assurance Manager supports the execution of the strategic quality plan across the Stoke operation, ensuring quality leadership, compliance, process excellence, and continuous improvement. The role provides cross functional quality support to customers, suppliers, internal teams, and partners. Responsibilities Support the execution of the strategic quality plan across the operation. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product and process quality. Manage the customer quality interface, ensuring requirements are understood and met. Lead complaint handling, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions. Provide supplier quality oversight, including data analysis and capability reviews. Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems (ISO9001, AS9100, ISO14001). Provide quality leadership in new product introduction activities and reliability assessments. Analyse quality metrics, report findings, and drive COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) reduction. Deliver quality training programmes across the organisation. Lead process capability assessment, control plan development, audits, and improvements. Oversee the creation and auditing of inspection processes, test plans, and quality documentation. Support team development, performance reviews, coaching, and succession planning. Collaborate with Service, Install, and Commissioning teams to ensure feedback loops and lessons learned. Contribute to departmental budget planning and site wide quality improvement initiatives. Support environmental compliance and ISO14001 practices. Uphold company values with strong communication, leadership, and integrity. Qualifications Degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Electronics, or similar field. Proven extensive years' experience in a senior Quality Assurance role, preferably in Aerospace, Medical, or Automotive. Strong knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100C/D, ISO14001. Six Sigma Brown or Black Belt preferred. Experience with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement. Proven ability to drive cultural and operational change. Strong leadership and communication skills within a medium sized business environment.
May 12, 2026
Full time
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A global leader in detection technologies is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves supporting the execution of the strategic quality plan and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in a senior quality assurance role, preferably in sectors like Aerospace or Automotive. Key responsibilities include managing customer quality interfaces and providing supplier quality oversight, ensuring high standards of quality management are maintained.
May 12, 2026
Full time
A global leader in detection technologies is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves supporting the execution of the strategic quality plan and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in a senior quality assurance role, preferably in sectors like Aerospace or Automotive. Key responsibilities include managing customer quality interfaces and providing supplier quality oversight, ensuring high standards of quality management are maintained.
Come and join us as a Driver and Warehouse Assistant on a flexible hours basis to help us grow, deliver sales and exceed customer expectationsThe role: As a Driver and Warehouse Assistant, you'll be committed to delivering an outstanding level of service, and you'll be professional, driven and enthusiastic. The Driver and Warehouse Assistant role reports into the branch management team and will provide the highest level of service to internal and external customers, and will deliver products to our customers against some very tight deadlines. This role will also be to assist in the warehouse and may at times be customer facing within the branch, serving on the trade counter and dealing with customers over the telephone ensuring that we provide the best service and maximise sales at every opportunity. You will be contracted to a set minimum number of hours per week, and you will be required to be flexible to work additional hours to deliver the best customer experience, especially during the peak trading winter heating season. Where possible, hours and shifts will be agreed with you with plenty of notice so that you know exactly what you are doing and when! You'll naturally promote and embrace our inclusive team environment and we're sure you'll have some fun along the way!Please note, this role requires you to have the appropriate driving licence with previous experience as a driverKey Responsibilities: Health and safety of yourself and your vehicle Maintenance and condition of your vehicleReport any issues or incidents to your line manager Comply with transport compliance law and regulations Dealing with stock and deliveriesSupporting the Branch Manager and Assistant Branch Manager with achieving and exceeding sales targets at optimum margins. Ensuring we maintain high standards, creating and maintaining a loyal customer base and providing a first class service. Assisting with the general duties within the branch such as serving customers on the trade counter, telesalesEnsuring the housekeeping standards are maintained both on the trade counter and warehousingYou: Along with a clean driving licence, you will ideally have previous warehouse and driving experience and knowledge of the products associated with our industry would be an advantage. You'll be flexible with working hours, and your approach to delivering customer and business needs. You'll thrive on providing the best customer service and being a huge support to your branch colleagues Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We're proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we're super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.
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Come and join us as a Driver and Warehouse Assistant on a flexible hours basis to help us grow, deliver sales and exceed customer expectationsThe role: As a Driver and Warehouse Assistant, you'll be committed to delivering an outstanding level of service, and you'll be professional, driven and enthusiastic. The Driver and Warehouse Assistant role reports into the branch management team and will provide the highest level of service to internal and external customers, and will deliver products to our customers against some very tight deadlines. This role will also be to assist in the warehouse and may at times be customer facing within the branch, serving on the trade counter and dealing with customers over the telephone ensuring that we provide the best service and maximise sales at every opportunity. You will be contracted to a set minimum number of hours per week, and you will be required to be flexible to work additional hours to deliver the best customer experience, especially during the peak trading winter heating season. Where possible, hours and shifts will be agreed with you with plenty of notice so that you know exactly what you are doing and when! You'll naturally promote and embrace our inclusive team environment and we're sure you'll have some fun along the way!Please note, this role requires you to have the appropriate driving licence with previous experience as a driverKey Responsibilities: Health and safety of yourself and your vehicle Maintenance and condition of your vehicleReport any issues or incidents to your line manager Comply with transport compliance law and regulations Dealing with stock and deliveriesSupporting the Branch Manager and Assistant Branch Manager with achieving and exceeding sales targets at optimum margins. Ensuring we maintain high standards, creating and maintaining a loyal customer base and providing a first class service. Assisting with the general duties within the branch such as serving customers on the trade counter, telesalesEnsuring the housekeeping standards are maintained both on the trade counter and warehousingYou: Along with a clean driving licence, you will ideally have previous warehouse and driving experience and knowledge of the products associated with our industry would be an advantage. You'll be flexible with working hours, and your approach to delivering customer and business needs. You'll thrive on providing the best customer service and being a huge support to your branch colleagues Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We're proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we're super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.
