Chief Echocardiographer

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

15% Recruitment & Retention Premium

Résumé du poste

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Echocardiographer to join our internationally recognised Echo service. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic cardiac diagnostics department at a leading UK teaching and research hospital, with opportunities for career progression and involvement in research and service development.

Applicants must hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent), specialist cardiac training, and recognised echo accreditation (BSE, EACVI

Qualifications

• Must hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent).
• Relevant specialist cardiac training and recognised echo accreditation (BSE, EACVI or equivalent).
• Experience in advanced echo techniques, including stress, 3D and contrast imaging is highly desirable.

Responsabilités

• Act as a specialist Echocardiographer within a multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with principal physiologists, imaging consultants, administrative staff, junior colleagues and support services to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
• Independently perform and interpret a broad range of diagnostic echocardiography studies, including advanced techniques such as 3D imaging and GLS, producing accurate, timely reports in line with BSE standards and Trust protocols.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of national and international guidelines to ensure ongoing clinical excellence and technical competence.
• Effectively manage and prioritise workload to meet service demands, coordinating inpatient and outpatient activity and ensuring timely completion of studies and reports.
• Contribute to the operational delivery of the service through participation in appraisal, performance review, service development and delegated supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
• Support the monitoring and management of echocardiography equipment and consumables, escalating issues as required to maintain service continuity.
• Promote a patient‑focused, multidisciplinary approach and actively contribute to innovation, service improvement and the adoption of advanced echocardiography practice across the department and wider Trust

Connaissances

Advanced echocardiography

3D imaging

Stress echo

Contrast imaging

Formation

BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)

Outils

ISCV

TomTec

Description du poste

This post attracts a Recruitment & Retention Premium of 15%
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Band 7 Echocardiographer to join our internationally recognised Echo service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic cardiac diagnostics department at a leading UK teaching and research hospital; and is ideal for an experienced echocardiographer seeking career progression within a supportive, forward‑thinking and high‑profile cardiac centre
Applicants must hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent), relevant specialist cardiac training, and recognised echo accreditation (BSE, EACVI or equivalent). Experience in advanced echo techniques, including stress, 3D and contrast imaging, is highly desirable
The department is a fully digital service equipped with state‑of‑the‑art cardiac ultrasound systems, including Philips and GE platforms. Reporting and post‑processing are supported by ISCV and TomTec, ensuring high‑quality, standardised echo reporting
We deliver a comprehensive range of investigations, including transthoracic echo with 3D and GLS, stress echo (Dobutamine, Exercise and Valve), contrast /bubble studies, and TOE
You will work with a high degree of autonomy, providing advanced clinical practice while contributing to service development, quality improvement, and the training and supervision of junior staff. The department has a strong academic profile and actively encourages involvement in research, innovation and service transformation

• Act as a specialist Echocardiographer within a multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with principal physiologists, imaging consultants, administrative staff, junior colleagues and support services to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
• Independently perform and interpret a broad range of diagnostic echocardiography studies, including advanced techniques such as 3D imaging and GLS, producing accurate, timely reports in line with BSE standards and Trust protocols.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of national and international guidelines to ensure ongoing clinical excellence and technical competence.
• Effectively manage and prioritise workload to meet service demands, coordinating inpatient and outpatient activity and ensuring timely completion of studies and reports.
• Contribute to the operational delivery of the service through participation in appraisal, performance review, service development and delegated supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
• Support the monitoring and management of echocardiography equipment and consumables, escalating issues as required to maintain service continuity.
• Promote a patient‑focused, multidisciplinary approach and actively contribute to innovation, service improvement and the adoption of advanced echocardiography practice across the department and wider Trust

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person‑centred, digitally‑enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emily Denman Job title: Principal Echocardiographer Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 020 3299 4805