Band 7 Cardiac Sonographer/Echocardiographer

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Cardiac Physiologist, providing vital diagnostic services in a busy, expanding unit. You will work independently and supervise junior staff while contributing to high-quality patient care across multiple sites. This role requires BSE accreditation or equivalent, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

London Living Wage

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Senior-grade experience in Cardio-Respiratory Unit.
• Capable of independent performance and reporting of investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Cardio-Respiratory investigation services.
• Supervise and support junior staff.
• Organize responsibilities as allocated by the Lead Cardiac Physiologist.

Skills

Echocardiography

Clinical Physiology

Supervision

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology

BSE qualification

Job description

Job Summary

An excellent opportunity to join Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals Trust. The Cardio-Respiratory Units are friendly, busy, and expanding diagnostic units offering investigations such as resting ECGs, 24-hour ECG and BP monitoring, Event Recording, Transthoracic, Transoesophageal, and Stress Echocardiography, Pacemaker follow-up, and Lung Function Testing. A new Community Diagnostic Centre has opened at Barking Hospital, with another soon at St Georges Hospital in Hornchurch, providing community diagnostics.

We seek a forward-thinking, enthusiastic professional to join our dedicated team, working to high standards. Candidates should be appropriately qualified, experienced at a senior level, and capable of independently performing, interpreting, and reporting Echocardiograms. BSE Adult Transthoracic Accreditation or equivalent is required.

Applicants without BSE qualification but with Echocardiography experience may be considered for a Band 6 role until Band 7 competencies are achieved.

Main Duties

• Provide high-quality, effective Cardio-Respiratory investigation services.
• Supervise and support junior staff.
• Organize and deliver responsibilities as allocated by the Lead Cardiac Physiologist.

About Us

We are an organization committed to continuous improvement, having moved beyond special measures, opening new theatres at King George Hospital, and receiving recognition for leadership. Our main sites are King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford, serving over 330,000 emergency department visitors annually. We operate multiple community centers benefiting thousands of patients and employ diverse staff from various backgrounds, many on flexible schedules and apprenticeships. We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer and are implementing electronic patient records to enhance care.

Details

• Date posted: 14 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: 7
• Salary: £48,424 - £54,641 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Location: Across Sites, Hornchurch, RM12 6RS

Job Responsibilities

Further details are available in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please review these documents before applying, ensuring you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. All new staff are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online. For queries or assistance, contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, at 01708 435000 ext. 4188.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
• Professional BSE qualification or equivalent, or working towards it (to be achieved on appointment)

Additional Experience

• Senior-grade experience capable of independent performance, interpretation, and reporting of investigations within the Cardio-Respiratory Unit

Desirable Knowledge

• Understanding of Event Recording, Pacing, Invasive investigations, 24-hour ECG and BP monitoring

Additional Requirements

This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and requires a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible applicants. Further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer Details

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Across Sites, Hornchurch, RM12 6RS

Website: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/