Lead Cardiac Echocardiography Physiologist (TTE)

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust; Kingston; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Chief Cardiac Physiologist to lead and develop the echocardiography service. The role requires proven experience in adult TTE reporting, strong professional leadership, and active involvement in teaching and service development.

You will work within an expanding cardio-respiratory service on the Kingston Hospital site, with opportunities to advance subspecialty expertise and to contribute to a high-quality, patient-centred

Qualifications

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• At least 2 years postgraduate experience in performing and reporting TTE.
• BSE Level 2 Adult TTE Accreditation (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Perform and report adult transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) independently.
• Contribute to all aspects of the echocardiography service and subspecialty development.
• Engage in teaching, training, and meetings to support service expansion.

Skills

Echocardiography expertise

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Assertiveness

Team player

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent

Job description

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Chief Cardiac Physiologist to lead and develop the echocardiography service. The role requires proven experience in adult TTE reporting, strong professional leadership, and active involvement in teaching and service development.

You will work within an expanding cardio-respiratory service on the Kingston Hospital site, with opportunities to advance subspecialty expertise and to contribute to a high-quality, patient-centred