Band 7 Cardiac Sonographer/Echocardiographer

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Band 7 Cardiac Sonographer/Echocardiographer. This role involves performing and interpreting echocardiograms, supervising junior staff, and contributing to the expansion of community diagnostic services. Ideal candidates will have a specialist qualification and experience in a senior role, ensuring high-quality patient care across multiple sites.

Benefits

Flexible working options

London Living Wage employer

Qualifications

• Experience at a senior grade with ability to independently perform Echocardiograms.
• Consideration for applicants without BSE Accreditation but with relevant experience.
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff members.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Echocardiograms

Cardio-Respiratory investigation services

Supervision

Education

Appropriate qualification with a highly specialist standard

BSE Adult Transthoracic Accreditation or equivalent

Job description

Band 7 Cardiac Sonographer/Echocardiographer

Join our team as a Band 7 Cardiac Sonographer/Echocardiographer at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

About the Role

We are seeking a forward-thinking, enthusiastic professional to join our Cardio-Respiratory Units. These busy, expanding diagnostic units 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. We have recently opened a Community Diagnostic Centre at Barking Hospital and plan to open another at St Georges Hospital in Hornchurch, providing community-based diagnostics.

Candidate Requirements

• Appropriate qualification with a highly specialist standard
• Experience at a senior grade with the ability to independently perform, interpret, and report Echocardiograms
• BSE Adult Transthoracic Accreditation or equivalent (consideration given to applicants without this qualification but with relevant experience; they may be recruited at Band 6 until competencies for Band 7 are met)

Key Responsibilities

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

Additional Information

We operate across two main sites: King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queens Hospital in Romford. Our services benefit a diverse population, and we are committed to continuous improvement, including implementing electronic patient records. We offer flexible working options and are proud to be a London Living Wage employer. For detailed job description and person specification, please review the attached documents.

Application Process

Applications are to be made online. For assistance or adjustments, contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, at 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Ensure your application demonstrates how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 25 May 2025. All new staff are subject to a probationary period.