Chief Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiographer)

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Cardiac Physiologist with a strong background in cardiac investigations, particularly in transthoracic echocardiography. This role offers the opportunity to work independently, ensuring high-quality patient care while leading clinics and collaborating with medical teams. The position involves flexible working across various sites, allowing for a dynamic work environment. If you are passionate about cardiology and dedicated to improving patient outcomes, this role could be a perfect fit for you, providing a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive postgraduate experience in Echocardiography with independent practice.
• Proficient in non-invasive cardiology procedures and ECG analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report on routine and complex transthoracic echocardiograms.
• Lead independent clinics and guide physicians on physiological findings.

Skills

Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)

Stress Echocardiography

Transoesophageal Echocardiograms (TOE)

Basic ECG Interpretations

IV Cannulation

Independent Practice in Echocardiography

Team Collaboration

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology

Master's Degree in Cardiology

BSE Accreditation

Tools

GE Echo Machines

Philips Echo Machines

Job description

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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.

Job overview

This role is designed for a Chief Cardiac Physiologist with broad range of expertise in cardiac investigations, particularly in adult transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). The position is based at London North West Healthcare NHS Trust and the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).

The Chief Cardiac Physiologist will serve as an independent clinical specialist, ensuring precise diagnostic practices and the provision of safe, high-quality patient care. The post holder will lead independently run clinics and offer expert guidance to physicians regarding physiological findings.

The role encompasses 7-day flexible working across the sites.

Main duties of the job

• To be proficient as an independent practitioner in non-invasive cardiology procedures.
• Perform and report on routine and complex transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) to a high standard and in timely manner in accordance with departmental and BSE guidelines.
• Assist with stress echocardiography and transoesophageal echocardiograms (TOE).
• Work cross-site as per needs of the department.

Person specification

• BSc degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• Full BSE (British Society of Echocardiography) Accreditation or equivalent.
• Solid foundational understanding of basic ECG interpretations, including the ability to accurately analyse standard ECG recordings.
• Proficiency in operating GE and Philips Echo machines.
• Extensive postgraduate experience in Echocardiography, including independent practice at a senior level with skills in investigation, interpretation, reporting, and recommending alternative investigations when appropriate.
• Strong team player, committed to achieving the best outcomes for patient care.
• ILS certification.
• ALS certification.
• Master's level or higher degree in Cardiology.
• IV Cannulation.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately, according to the standards determined by our policy and procedures. All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.