Band 7 Cardiac Sonographer/Echocardiographer

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Cardio-Respiratory Specialist to deliver high-quality investigations and support junior staff. The role requires independent performance and reporting of lung function tests and experience in sleep analysis. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and senior-grade experience. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team within an expanding Trust, emphasizing patient care and advancements in diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Senior grade experience in Cardio-Respiratory investigations.
• Ability to perform and report on lung function tests independently.
• Experience in sleep analysis reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality Cardio-Respiratory investigation service.
• Supervise and support junior staff members.
• Organise and deliver specialist responsibilities as allocated.

Skills

Quality patient care

Independent interpretation of tests

Supervising junior staff

Education

Relevant qualifications for Cardio-Respiratory investigations

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. The Cardio-Respiratory Units are friendly, busy and rapidly expanding diagnostic units. We offer a wide range of investigations including resting ECGs, 24 hour ECG and BP monitoring, Event Recording, Transthoracic, Transoesophageal and Stress Echocardiography, Pacemaker follow-up and Lung Function Testing. Community Diagnostic Centres have been opened and more are planned to provide diagnostics in the community setting.

We are looking for a forward thinking, enthusiastic individual to join a dedicated team of professionals working to the highest quality standards. Applicants should be appropriately qualified, have senior grade experience and be able to independently perform, interpret and report on lung function tests and independently complete sleep analysis reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality, appropriate and effective Cardio-Respiratory investigation service.
• Supervise, guide and support all junior members of staff.
• Be responsible for the organisation and delivery of an area of specialist responsibility as allocated by the Lead Cardiac Physiologist.

Context and Organisation

We operate from two main sites – King George Hospital (KGH) and Queen’s Hospital. The Trust is developing services to improve patient care, including expansion of Emergency and diagnostic capabilities and the introduction of electronic patient records to benefit staff and patients.

Other information

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online. For queries regarding the application process or adjustments for applicants with a disability, contact the Recruitment Advisor. Further details may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025.