Trainee Organ Perfusion Role with Sponsorship in London, Apply Now

Location
London, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
46,419 to 55,046 per year

About Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a major player in specialist care across the UK, leading liver transplant innovation and life-saving organ retrieval procedures. Based in one of London’s top hospitals, their team works at the cutting edge of clinical technology, where each case could mean a second chance for someone waiting on a miracle. This is a place where curiosity meets action and lives are changed, one precision-guided decision at a time.

Job details

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship available – open to qualified international professionals
• Supportive work environment – get trained by transplant leaders in real clinical settings
• Impactful work – support transplant operations that change lives overnight
• Unique training opportunities – work with advanced perfusion systems in world-renowned programmes
• Immediate start jobs UK – fast-track your journey to NHS employment

Requirements

• Upper second-class degree in a science or medicine-related subject
• Significant clinical experience in theatres or similar environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure
• Proven ability to handle data entry, audits, and clinical research support
• Comfortable participating in on-call rotation for emergency coverage
• Interest or experience in transplant and retrieval procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tracking systems

Salary Details

The salary range for this full-time role is 46,419 to 55,046 per year, in line with NHS pay scales and based on experience.

About the Role

This is your chance to train in a rare and critical area of medicine. As a Trainee Organ Perfusion Practitioner, you’ll step into a high-intensity, high-impact clinical setting where your training directly contributes to transplant outcomes.

You’ll rotate across a range of perfusion responsibilities, learning to operate systems like ex-situ machine perfusion, Cardiohelp, and venovenous bypass during liver transplants and retrievals. You’ll also be part of the National Organ Retrieval Service, supporting a 24-hour on-call rota that ensures vital organs get to patients in time.

It’s a role that combines science, precision, and purpose. You’ll work with some of the UK’s best liver transplant professionals, learning everything from cold perfusion protocols to patient follow-up and audit analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Train and support machine perfusion during ex-situ liver assessments
• Operate perfusion systems in situ during donation after circulatory death (DCD) retrievals
• Assist with cold perfusion as part of the NORS team when required
• Support data entry, clinical audits, and contribute to service development
• Take part in research and transplant case follow-up
• Liaise with NHSBT and transplant centres across the country
• Help uphold HTA compliance standards and contribute to transplant meetings
• Participate in a 24-hour on-call rota for transplant support

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re committed to building a team that reflects the patients they serve. People of all backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences are encouraged to apply.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
• Contact: Available via NHS Jobs portal

Reference Number
391-RFL-6483949

How To Apply
Looking for a rare route into one of the NHS’s most specialised roles? Apply now before the posting closes on 06 August 2025.