Junior Abdominal Perfusion Practitioner

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Junior Abdominal Perfusion Practitioner The closing date is 11 December 2025 Do you want to contribute to world class outcomes for transplant patients? The Abdominal Perfusion Practitioner team at CUH are pivotal in ensuring abdominal transplant patients continue to receive world class care. The team expertly support the abdominal transplant programme at CUH through the independent provision of machine perfusion procedures during key aspects of organ procurement, assessment and transplantation. Utilisation of highly specialised autonomous clinical practice alongside exceptional communication skills ensure that the Abdominal Perfusion Practitioner team actively contributes to the world class outcomes our transplant patients deserve. If you have a background in transplantation and/or theatres and are passionate about making a real difference for patients with end stage organ failure then this could be the job for you. Main duties of the job Clinical: The post holders main focus will be to undertake the following clinical procedures under the supervision and direction of the surgical transplant team: Normothermic regional perfusion during deceased organ donation Ex-situ normthermic or hypothermic perfusion of organs to allow recovery and assessment of deceased donor organs using designated ex situ perfusion machines The post holder will undertake appropriate training and assessment in the competencies required to undertake the above procedures with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge. Competency will be consistently assessed until all aspects of the role are fully met. After full competency has been met and agreed by peers, the post holder will then progress to be signed off as competent to complete solo on-call. In addition to the above, the post holder will draw on their current skills and knowledge to undertake further clinical duties associated with transplantation. Research: The post holder will contribute to new and ongoing research whilst undertaking their clinical activities by means of accurate data collection during perfusion in line with written protocols and procedures. About us Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values – Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 11th December 2025 Interviews are due to be held on 22nd December 2025 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications RGN/ ODA/ ODP qualification or significant experience in a Theatre/Transplant environment Educated to degree level Appropriate professional qualification and significant post-registration experience Experience Working within an operating theatre environment Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of stock control Experience of equipment maintenance Used of Word, Excel and PowerPoint Previous 24 hour on call experience Knowledge Able to demonstrate knowledge and clinical experience in relevant field Knowledge of audit processes Evidence of recent professional development Be able to demonstrate a robust knowledge of the deceased donation process and its emotional effects Skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to adapt to ever changing situations Self-motivation Excellent planning and organisational skills Practical experience of clinical theatre equipment including, organ preservation and perfusion machines Additional Requirements The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. The post involves working weekends, and a significant 24 hour on-call commitment where service needs may require you to work past the end of the on call period 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. Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr