Job overview

Are you passionate about applying cutting-edge science to make a real difference in critical care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Join our dynamic Critical Care Science team, where you’ll play a key role in delivering expert scientific and technological support to critically ill patients across our three-site critical care service—including specialist cardiothoracic and burn centres.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team that combines science, technology, and patient care to save lives.
• Work in a cutting-edge environment, ensuring the safe and effective use of advanced medical technology.
• Lead and develop a team, shaping the future of critical care science through training and innovation.

Main duties of the job

As a Critical Care Scientist, you’ll be at the heart of our service, taking responsibility for:

✔ Providing specialist scientific expertise to optimise patient care and clinical outcomes.
✔ Managing the day-to-day operations of our critical care science services.
✔ Leading service planning and coordination, ensuring seamless integration across our three sites.
✔ Developing and mentoring staff, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.
✔ Driving innovation, supporting the Scientist Training Programme (STP) and pioneering an apprenticeship pathway for healthcare science associates.

What’s in It for You?

🔬 A role where your scientific knowledge and technical skills truly make an impact.
📈 Professional development opportunities within an NSHCS-accredited department.
🤝 A collaborative and supportive team that values innovation and excellence.

If you’re ready to take your career in Critical Care Science to the next level and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of patient care, we’d love to hear from you!

Working for our organisation

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
 
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
 
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.