Highly Specialised Echocardiographer - Royal Brompton Hospital

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

Job summary

A renowned healthcare provider in London is seeking a Specialist Echocardiographer to join their team. You will work in a dynamic environment with access to ongoing education. The ideal candidate should have echocardiography accreditation, along with at least 3 years of experience. This permanent position offers a competitive salary ranging from £56,276 to £63,176, inclusive of Inner London weighting.

Qualifications

• 3 years post-accreditation experience in echocardiography (Level 2 BSE or equivalent).
• Background in cardiac investigations is an advantage.
• Contemporary experience in performing and reporting transthoracic echocardiography.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to daily operations and strategic direction of the service.
• Commitment to continual learning and excellence.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

High dexterity for echo probe manipulation

Good computer skills

Education

BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent

Echocardiography accreditation (BSE level 2)

Job description

Overview

Are You Looking for a change? Join our team at the Royal Brompton Hospital!

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our team of highly specialized Echocardiographers at the Royal Brompton Hospital.

About us

We offer a clean, calm and well-organised environment, with a fully integrated reporting system and modern equipment. We pride ourselves on ongoing education with Cardiologist-led weekly case review meetings, and monthly echo-specific education forums. We provide support, training and assessment modules in strain, 3D & contrast and encourage development of critical thinking skills. We offer well-being support and an echo management team focused on delivering first-class service to patients.

Royal Brompton Hospital is ranked in the top 10 of Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals (2021) with a commitment to heart and lung disease investigation, treatment and research. As one of the largest echocardiography services in the UK, we offer full specialist echo services to our cardiac & respiratory teams and support cardio-oncology services for the Royal Marsden Hospitals.

Role and location

We are looking for enthusiastic & dynamic Specialist Echocardiographers to join our team. This post offers the opportunity to work with international leaders in the field in a stimulating and collegiate environment across multiple sites.

Job locations: Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London, SW3 6NP

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year (inc. Inner London HCAS)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 196-LIS9926D

Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have 3 years post-accreditation experience in echocardiography (Level 2 BSE or equivalent). A background in cardiac investigations is an advantage. The successful candidate will contribute to daily operations and strategic direction of the service and will share a commitment to continual learning and excellence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
• Echocardiography accreditation (British Society of Echocardiography level 2 or equivalent) with up-to-date continuing professional development

Desirable

• 3 years post accreditation experience
• HCPC registered/eligible
• Immediate Life Support or above

Experience

• Contemporary experience in performing and reporting transthoracic echocardiography in adult patients
• Background in techniques involved in assessment and therapy for cardiac disease
• Technical skills for measurement and analysis of physiological parameters, including 12 lead ECG & blood pressure
• Ability to interpret fundamental ECG abnormalities

Desirable experience

• Competency in strain imaging
• Competency in 3D imaging
• Competency in the use of ultrasound enhancing agents
• Experience in complex pathologies in a cardiac surgery centre

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High dexterity and concentration for echo probe manipulation
• Good computer skills and ability to troubleshoot image acquisition, transfer and reporting systems

Personal Qualities

• Commitment to excellence and continual service development
• Team player with flexibility
• Self-motivating, able to think clearly and act appropriately in emergencies

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For details visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney St, London, SW3 6NP

Employer website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx