Chief Cardiac Physiologist | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS hospital trust is seeking a dynamic band 7 Cardiac Physiologist for cross-site work in advanced echocardiography diagnostics. The role includes taking senior roles, developing junior staff, and enhancing personal skills in complex procedures. Candidates must have a BSc in Clinical Physiology and BSE accreditation. This position offers a unique opportunity to work across multiple hospitals, providing comprehensive echo services in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Senior Cardiac Physiologist.
• Completed a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent).
• Possess BSE accreditation (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Scan and report independently at band 7 level.
• Take senior clinical and leadership roles, advancing clinical skills.
• Be active in the training and development of junior staff.

Skills

Senior Cardiac Physiologist experience

Clinical skills in echocardiography

Leadership and training

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent

BSE accreditation or equivalent

Job description

We are looking to recruit a dynamic band 7 Cardiac Physiologist for cross site work. This is for advanced non‑invasive cardiology diagnostics, in particular Echocardiography.

We are a friendly British Society of Echocardiography accredited department and offer a full echo service including routine transthoracic studies, contrast, 3D, transoesophageal echo and stress echo (both Dobutamine and Exercise) on both sites. We also offer a physiologist‑led stress echo and valve clinic service.

All applicants should have completed a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) and have BSE accreditation (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Scan and report independently at band 7 level.
• Take senior clinical and leadership roles, advancing clinical and leadership skills.
• Be active in the training and development of junior staff to achieve BSE accreditation.
• Develop own skills in complex procedures such as TOE, stress echo (including physiologist‑led exercise stress echo) and valve clinic.
• Receive further training as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Completed a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent).
• Have BSE accreditation (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience as Senior Cardiac Physiologist.

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.