Lead Cardiac Echo Physiologist

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Geddington; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Chief Cardiac Physiologist specialising in ECHO to join our dynamic cardiology team. The role covers advanced echo imaging, DSE and TOE, with support from fourteen cardiologists, and a focus on service development across hubs.

The ideal candidate will hold BSE accreditation and demonstrate clinical leadership, with flexible working patterns and opportunities for professional growth in a tertiary-equivalent centre.

Qualifications

• To be clinically proficient in a range of clinical and scientific investigations and treatments for patients with a broad range of pathologies.
• To interpret and report a range of cardiology investigations and act upon the results.
• Maintain patient privacy and dignity; uphold health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide standardised Echo reports and communicate findings to care teams.
• Respond autonomously to clinical emergencies and technical situations with problem-solving initiative.
• Lead and supervise team members and participate in education and assessment.

Skills

Echo reporting

Patient communication

Education

BSE accreditation

Job description

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Chief Cardiac Physiologist specialising in ECHO to join our dynamic cardiology team. The role covers advanced echo imaging, DSE and TOE, with support from fourteen cardiologists, and a focus on service development across hubs.

The ideal candidate will hold BSE accreditation and demonstrate clinical leadership, with flexible working patterns and opportunities for professional growth in a tertiary-equivalent centre.