Advanced Specialist Echocardiographer

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London seeks an Advanced Specialist Echocardiographer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will perform complex cardiac ultrasound investigations and contribute to diagnostic reporting. The ideal candidate must have a BSc in Cardiac Physiology, relevant experience, and be adept at training junior staff. Competitive salary of £64,156 to £71,148 plus retention premium offered.

Benefits

15% retention premium

Qualifications

• RCCP registration and BSE Accreditation are mandatory.
• Experience at Band 7 level or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard and complex adult echocardiograms.
• Accurate measurements and diagnostic reporting.
• Deputise for the Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist.

Skills

Echocardiograms

Diagnostic reporting

Training and mentoring

Education

BSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent

MSc in Health/Cardiology/Echo/Health Science

Job description

Overview

The closing date is 13 October 2025

Advanced Specialist Echocardiographer (12 month FTC) opportunity to join the Cardiology Department at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder will be part of a highly motivated team and will work to independently perform a range of highly specialised cardiac ultrasound investigations and contribute to diagnostic reporting.

Main duties of the job

• Performing and reporting standard and complex adult echocardiograms (including 3D and contrast) and assisting with stress and transoesophageal echocardiograms.
• Accurate measurements, interpretation of findings and independent confirmation of diagnostic reports to a high professional standard.
• Deputise for the Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist and assist to organise the day-to-day clinical-technical services of the Cardiology diagnostic department.
• Trainer and mentor for junior echocardiographers; participate in quality assessment and audits; staff management and appraisal for junior echocardiographers.

Qualifications and experience

• BSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent; RCCP registration and BSE Accreditation (mandatory).
• Experience at Band 7 level or equivalent.
• MSc in Health/Cardiology/Echo/Health Science (optional as applicable).

Contract and location

This post is based at Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and may be required to work at other sites as directed by the needs of the service.

Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 per year, plus 15% retention premium (annual review).

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Other information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Address: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing organisation serving Hackney, East London, The City and beyond, with a range of hospital and community services.