Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiographer) - CDC | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is seeking a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist with expertise in echocardiography. This full-time role involves providing high-quality cardiac physiology services across various locations. The ideal candidate will hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology and relevant echocardiography accreditation. This position offers a dynamic work environment in a prestigious NHS Trust dedicated to community health service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing.
• Clinical experience in echocardiography.
• Essential accreditation required by the British Society of Echocardiography.

Responsibilities

• Provide Cardiac Physiology Services effectively.
• Work with Principal Cardiac Physiologist and Imaging Consultant.
• Manage and educate as needed.

Skills

Echocardiography expertise

Transthoracic echo accreditation

Team collaboration

Managerial responsibilities

Education

BSc. Clinical Physiology

HNC MPPM or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Band 7 Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer

Vacancy: 2 Fulltime

Applications are invited for a highly motivated echocardiographer to join the Cardiology Department at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work primarily at a newly built Community Diagnostic Centre in New Addington and at both Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital on a rotational basis.

A complement of 9 Cardiologists is supported by a team of cardiac physiologists, assistant practitioners, specialist registrars and specialist nurses along with a dedicated clerical team.

Adult and paediatric transthoracic echocardiography is regularly performed along with complex echocardiography (stress echo/ transoesophageal echo/ contrast and bubble studies).

A full range of non-invasive and invasive procedures are performed within the department and there is also a well established pacemaker, ICD and CRT implant and follow-up service.

This post provides an exciting opportunity an enthusiastic experienced Cardiac Physiologist to join our team and help deliver a high quality service for our patient population.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will work with the Principal Cardiac Physiologist and Cardiac Imaging Consultant, as part of the team that provides Cardiac Physiology Services within Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in a timely, efficient, high quality, equitable and cost effective manner. The post holder will be a specialist in the field of echocardiography with experience in all other areas of non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing. He/ she will work predominantly in echo and hold transthoracic echo accreditation by the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) or equivalent. In addition to clinical duties, he/ she will have designated managerial/ educational responsibilities as the needs of the service dictate.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will have BSc. Clinical Physiology, HNC MPPM or equivalent. Full British Society of Echocardiography transthoracic echo accreditation or recognized equivalent is essential for this post.

Interview Date - TBC

About Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Working at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is both challenging and fulfilling. You will meet some of the most engaging and stimulating people in London who will push you to develop your skills, learn something new and reward you in equal measure. With HNS workers in demand across London and the UK, you could apply for a job at any NHS Trust. If you want to make an impact, accelerate your learning and rise to the daily challenge of caring for a diverse community, then head for Croydon. Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is a modern healthcare organization providing acute and community health services across the borough of Croydon. Our main hospital site is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in producing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centers and in peoples homes. Working in Croydon does not come without its challenges. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we are no exception. But, with the right people on board we are rising to this challenge to provide local people with the quality of care they deserve. If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that is making a real difference, then a career at Croydon Health Services could be what you are looking for.

Additional information

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more details regarding this vacancy.

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025