The Lead Clinical Perfusionist (ECMO) Cork University Hospital role offers a unique opportunity to lead and develop extracorporeal life support services within a major acute teaching hospital. This permanent wholetime position is based at Cork University Hospital in HSE South West.
You will provide expert clinical leadership in perfusion services, with a particular focus on ECMO, supporting complex cardiothoracic procedures and critical care pathways.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership for perfusion services, including ECMO support.
- Deliver safe and effective extracorporeal circulation during cardiothoracic surgery.
- Lead and coordinate the development of ECMO services and protocols.
- Supervise, mentor and support perfusion staff and trainees.
- Participate in service planning, audit, quality improvement and governance initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with national standards, clinical guidelines and HSE policies.
- Contribute to education, training and ongoing professional development within the department.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Clinical Perfusion.
- Extensive post-qualification experience in cardiothoracic perfusion.
- Demonstrated expertise in ECMO management and advanced life support technologies.
- Eligibility for registration with the appropriate professional body (where applicable).
- Proven leadership, organisational and communication skills.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and clinical excellence.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Grade: Medical Scientist – Chief (Grade Code 3876).
- Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime.
- Salary: In line with HSE Medical Scientist – Chief consolidated salary scale (1 August 2025) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
- Public sector pension scheme and superannuation benefits.
- Annual leave and public holidays in accordance with HSE policies.
- Opportunities for ongoing education, training and leadership development.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Cork University Hospital, one of Ireland’s largest acute teaching hospitals, serving the HSE South West region (Kerry and Cork).
The post is advertised by the HSE and is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants. The position falls under the Health and Social Care Professionals category.
Application Details
Reference: CUHPL93768
Advertisement Type: External
Recruiter: HSE South West – Kerry and Cork
Informal Enquiries:
Anne-Marie Hennessy, Chief Clinical Perfusionist / Department Tutor
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 021 423 4142
Please ensure you download, save and read the Job Specification and Application Form before applying. These documents are available at the bottom of the official advertisement page.
Last Day to Apply: 11 March 2026, 12:00 PM
