Cardiac Physiologist

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cardiac Physiologist for maternity leave cover. The role involves performing and reporting adult trans-thoracic echocardiograms, ensuring quality checks on equipment, and supporting junior staff. Candidates should be skilled in non-invasive diagnostic tests, particularly echocardiograms, and should be working towards BSE accreditation. This position requires proactive collaboration with hospital departments for urgent referrals and a commitment to continuous departmental improvements.

Qualifications

• Skilled in all non-invasive diagnostic tests with an emphasis on echocardiograms.
• Working towards BSE accreditation.
• Proficient with BSE guidelines for acquisition and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report adult trans-thoracic echocardiograms.
• Ensure quality assurance checks on equipment.
• Support junior staff and clinical colleagues.
• Submit reports and archive study images.
• Liaise with hospital departments and GP practices for urgent referrals.
• Contribute to department improvements.

Skills

Echocardiograms

Non-invasive diagnostic tests

Patient-centred care

BSE accreditation

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Cardiac Physiologist to join our friendly team at LNWH. The post is for maternity leave cover, based at Northwick Park Hospital but may involve rotating to Central Middlesex Hospital or Ealing Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report adult trans‑thoracic echocardiograms in line with BSE minimum data set and local reporting guidelines.
• Ensure quality assurance checks on equipment and act as appropriate.
• Support junior staff members, administrative and clinical colleagues where required.
• Occasional ECGs, tape and BP fitting and analysis.
• Submit reports and archive study images in accordance with contractual requirements and local SOPs.
• Liaise with relevant hospital departments and GP practices for urgent clinical referrals.
• Contribute to improvements in the department.

Qualifications

As a Cardiac Physiologist you should be skilled in all non‑invasive diagnostic tests with an emphasis on echocardiograms and on patient‑centred care. You should be working towards your BSE accreditation and be proficient with BSE guidelines for acquisition and reporting.

Locations

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

Hospital Services

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top‑rated hyper‑acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper‑acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

Contact

For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Mary McCormick Job title: Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07827977441