Clinical Perfusion Scientist

Clinical Perfusion Scientist

*Please note that this is urgent to fill post with immediate start, only candidates who have a valid work permit for full-time employment in Ireland can apply.

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this post is to set up and operate equipment under the direction of the Cardiac Surgeon(s) for the provision of total or partial circulatory/respiratory support during surgery and carry out various extracorporeal techniques/procedures during surgery or in other situations where deemed necessary.

Essential Criteria:

Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post, possess:

• Must be accredited by The Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland and registered with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland
• Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Thursday,16thApril 2026 by 23:45 pm.Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Raymond MacDonnell, Chief Perfusionist, Tel 01-4282510 , Email: raymond.macdonnell@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova Victoria.Gsamelova@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information only:

• June 8th
• July 13th
• August 10th