Chief Cardiac Physiologist Band 7

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health trust in North London is seeking a Chief Cardiac Physiologist specializing in adult and paediatric echocardiography. Candidates should hold a BSc in cardiac physiology or equivalent and have experience in echocardiography. This full-time position involves performing and reporting echocardiograms and training junior staff. CPD funding is provided, emphasizing professional development in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

CPD funding

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• BSc in cardiac physiology or equivalent required.
• BSE accreditation or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Ability to recognise situations requiring medical involvement.
• Up-to-date knowledge in performing and reporting adult and paediatric echocardiography.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report adult and paediatric echocardiograms.
• Train physiologists and medical staff in cardiac physiology.
• Perform cardiac exercise testing for hospital consultants.

Skills

Adult echocardiography

Paediatric echocardiography

Data analysis and interpretation

ECG performance

Education

BSc in cardiac physiology or equivalent

BSE accreditation or equivalent

Job description

Overview

An opportunity to join the Cardiac Investigations team at Whittington Health NHS Trust, North London. We are seeking a Cardiac Physiologist to work as a Chief Cardiac Physiologist specialising in Adult and Paediatric echocardiography. A degree in cardiac physiology or other relevant qualifications with experience in adult and paediatric echocardiography is required. BSE or equivalent echo accreditation is highly desirable. The department provides non-invasive diagnostic investigations for inpatients and outpatients and supports Paediatric services with a weekly paediatric echo list. There is opportunity for training in pacemaker follow up and involvement in training junior physiologists and medical staff. CPD funding is provided by the Trust.

About us: Whittington Health serves a diverse population and is committed to fair and accessible services for staff and patients. We are an integrated care organisation following the merger of the Whittington Hospital NHS Trust with Islington and Haringey PCTs.

Details

Date posted: 30 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change | Band 7 | Salary £56,276 to £63,176 per annum (pro rata including HCAS) | Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Full-time | Reference: 220-WHT-3420 | Job locations: Whittington Hospital, London, N19 5NF

Main duties of the job

• Perform and report adult and paediatric echocardiograms.
• Perform, supervise, and report cardiac exercise testing for hospital consultants and open access GP requests, considering contraindications for exercise testing.
• Perform and report pacemaker checks.
• Perform 24-hour Holter ECG, blood pressure and event recorder monitoring (procedure and analysis).
• Train physiologists and medical staff in all areas of cardiac physiology.

Responsibilities

As a Chief Cardiac Physiologist, you will contribute to the department’s non-invasive diagnostic services and support to Paediatric services, with opportunities for training and professional development as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

• BSc cardiac physiology or equivalent
• BSE accreditation or equivalent
• Ability to recognise situations requiring medical involvement
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to standard for the grade
• Up-to-date knowledge in performing and reporting adult and paediatric echocardiography

Desirable

• Paediatric echocardiography experience
• ILS certification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Performing and reporting adult echocardiograms
• ECG performance and interpretation
• Analysis of Holter recordings

Desirable

• Performing and reporting paediatric echocardiograms

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check applies. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. UK Registration: applicants must have current UK professional registration. Certificates of Sponsorship are considered for skilled workers.

Employer details

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust, Whittington Hospital, London, N19 5NF

Employer website: https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/