Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in London is seeking a Chief Cardiac Physiologist to join their Cardiology Department. The role involves providing expert clinical practice and leadership in diagnostic cardiac procedures. Candidates should possess relevant experience and qualifications, including a BSc in Physiology and BSE Accreditation. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £56,276 to £63,176 annually, with a retention premium and opportunities for further training. This is a fixed-term full-time role for 12 months.

Benefits

Retention premium

Further training opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 6/7 in Cardiac Physiology.
• Experience in performing Echo's and other cardiac diagnostic tests.
• Proven ability to provide leadership and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical practice in Cardiology diagnostic tests.
• Undertake complex diagnostic cardiac physiology procedures.
• Lead and provide training and development for the service.

Skills

Expert clinical practice

Ability to prioritize workload

Ability to work under stress

Mentoring for BSE accreditation

Education

BSc Degree in Physiology or equivalent

BSE Accreditation

MSc in Health Science or Cardiology

Job description

Go back Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Chief Cardiac Physiologist

The closing date is 12 August 2025

The opportunity has arisen as a Chief/Senior Cardiac Physiologist to join us and become an integral part of a highly motivated and enthusiastic team in our Cardiology Department.

You will work alongside a team of Cardiac Physiologists performing and reporting Echo's, Dyssynchrony Echo's, assisting in various other complex cardiac diagnostic tests like TOE's, Dobutamine Stress Echo's, Contrast and Bubble Echo's. You should also have experience to perform and report ETT's, Tape Monitors, BP monitors and ECGs.

The successful candidate will have opportunity for further training in Advanced Echo and managerial skills with protected CPD session every week.

Main duties of the job

You should have relevant experience as a Band 6/7 and possess a BSc Degree in Physiology or equivalent. BSE accreditation in Adult Transthoracic Echo or equivalent is essential for a Band 7 post. Non-BSE accredited Echocardiographers can also apply and shall be considered for a Band 6 post. These candidates will have opportunity for further training and support to achieve full BSE accreditation.

*The Trust has implemented a 15%retention premium for BSE Accredited Echocardiographers * Subject to annual review

• To provide expert clinical practice, bringing innovation, clinical leadership and strategic direction in the field of Cardiology diagnostic tests.
• Be able to undertake complex diagnostic cardiac clinical physiology procedures and interpret the results independently to provide factual / clinical reports and offer support and supervision to colleagues regarding both clinical and non-clinical matters.
• To provide leadership and focus for research and evidenced based best practice
• To provide education, training and development for all aspects of the service in collaboration with multi-professional groups.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist to achieve best practice, improve service standards and effectiveness.

About us

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualification

• BSE Accreditation
• RCCP Registration
• Msc in Health science or Cardiology

Experience

• Experience as a Band 7 role
• Experience as a Band 6 role
• Experience in mentoring for BSE accreditation

Trust Values, Equal Opportunities and Other Requirements

• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values

Skills

• Ability to achieve effective outcomes from challenging situations
• Ability to prioritise workload and work using own initiative
• Ability work under stress and cope with Echo workload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£56,276 to £63,176 a yearpro rata p.a. inc. (Retention Premium 15%, subject to annual rev)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-EMRS2-0473

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust