Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography

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Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in Greater London is seeking a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist specializing in echocardiography. This role entails performing transthoracic echocardiograms and assisting with stress and transoesophageal echocardiograms in a flexible working environment, tailored for professional development. Candidates should possess a BSc in Clinical Physiology and substantial experience as a Cardiac Physiologist. An excellent opportunity to contribute to a team that delivers world-class care to patients.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-BSc experience as a Cardiac Physiologist or echocardiographer.
• Good understanding of echocardiography techniques.
• Knowledge of audit processes and Clinical Governance.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report echocardiograms to a high standard.
• Maintain technical competency in non-invasive cardiac procedures.
• Support trainee echocardiographers to achieve BSE accreditation.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication skills

Judgemental reasoning

Education

BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent

Registered/eligible for RCC registration

Job description

Overview

Main area Cardiac Physiology. NHS AfC: Band 7. Fixed term: 12 months. Hours: 37.5 per week. The hours will support the 7 day echo service provision with a flexible pattern. Job ref 391-NMUH-7625933.

Employer: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Site: North Middlesex University Hospital. London. Salary £53,751 - £60,651 per annum inclusive of Outer HCAS. Salary period: Yearly. Closing: 23/02/2026 23:59.

Role

Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist – Echocardiography. NHS AfC: Band 7.

Organisation context

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It includes Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 community services. This larger organisation supports our pioneering work in delivering better care to patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in clinical services, underpinned by teaching and research. We measure progress against five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, safety and external duties, and a strong organisational foundation.

We welcome everyone. We are committed to equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers, and people with disabilities, and we promote good relations and understanding among staff.

Role purpose

The candidate will participate in delivering the echo service with the cardiology department. The individual will work alongside a team of seven BSE echocardiographers, two trainees, three imaging consultants, and the wider cardiac physiology team to perform transthoracic echocardiograms and assist with stress and transoesophageal echocardiograms. As a teaching hospital, the post holder will support trainee echocardiographers to achieve BSE accreditation. The echo service operates 8am–6pm on weekdays and provides inpatient/outpatient weekend service. A flexible working pattern will be considered.

Main duties of the job

• Personally perform and report echocardiograms to a high standard, meeting BSE guidelines and departmental local standards.
• Work with the lead cardiac physiologist to provide structured training to junior cardiac physiologists and doctors for BSE accreditation.
• Maintain own BSE accreditation by ensuring CPD is up to date; highlight course requests to the Head of Department in a timely manner.
• Ensure efficient running of the technical service by prioritising daily workloads.
• Maintain standards of technical competency in non-invasive cardiac procedures.
• Remain up to date with current evidence in echocardiography.
• Ensure all echo studies are accurately recorded in the reporting system and appropriately updated on the patient electronic record.
• Ensure smooth running of outpatient echo clinics so patients are seen on time and receive high-quality care.
• Jointly oversee day-to-day running of the echo service; ensure equipment is operational, clean, and stock levels are adequate.
• Support inpatient ward echo service including portable echoes and urgent/emergency service to intensive and acute care units.
• Liaise with medical staff to assist patient management based on echo findings.
• Participate in local echo MDT discussions and assist clinicians in running advanced echo services such as stress TOE, contrast, and bubbles echocardiograms.
• With appropriate training and support, contribute to physiologist-led valve clinics.
• Use clinical audit to monitor, maintain, and develop clinical practice.
• Stay up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology and translate into practice.
• Comply with health and safety policies at all times and adhere to infection control and hand hygiene regulations.
• Establish good relationships and communications with staff at all levels of the organisation.
• Participate in departmental audits, stock checks, and medicines expiry checks.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent science subject)
• Registered/eligible for RCC registration

Skills and abilities

• Ability to work as part of a team; supervision of junior staff
• Calm under pressure with a flexible approach
• Aptitude for learning and teaching new procedures
• Decisive and organized with excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Ability to process and communicate complex information
• Strong judgemental reasoning

Experience

• Substantial post-BSc experience as a Cardiac Physiologist/echocardiographer
• Good understanding of echocardiography techniques with the ability to report scans to a high standard
• Experience with complex cases and accurate management assessment
• Knowledge of audit processes and Clinical Governance
• Flexible working approach
• Evidence of CPD
• Motivated and enthusiastic; able to handle potentially upsetting situations
• Excellent time management; reliable and confident

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note: due to high application volumes, vacancies may close before the advertised closing date. Apply early if interested and meet the person specification.

Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email; please check your email regularly after the closing date.

Accommodations: Royal Free accommodation may be limited; waiting lists exist. Investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

Employer certification / accreditation

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder may have access to vulnerable people; a Disclosure to the DBS may be required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For informal visit or discussion, please contact Antonis Tipper at the provided email.