Lead Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist +10% RRP

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London is seeking an experienced senior physiologist to manage the cardiac physiology team. The role includes overseeing echocardiography services and providing advanced diagnostics. Ideal candidates will possess BSE accreditation and have substantial leadership experience. The position offers a recruitment premium and generous relocation support.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Generous relocation package

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as a band 7 chief cardiac physiologist.
• Previous leadership experience in cardiac physiology/echocardiography department.
• Experience of stress-echocardiography, TOE, and contrast bubble-studies.

Responsibilities

• Manage community echocardiography service.
• Provide diagnostic transthoracic echocardiography and stress echocardiography.
• Oversee training of junior staff.

Skills

Strong education/training skills

Strong people-management skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Qualified cardiac physiologist

BSE adult TTE accreditation or equivalent

Higher academic qualification (MSc/MBA/PhD)

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced physiologist ready to lead our cardiac physiology team at one of the UK's NHS Trusts? At Imperial College Healthcare, we deliver healthcare through research, education and training. We are inviting a senior physiologist to join our echocardiography department, IQIPS accredited, and to work at the Cardiac Investigation Unit – St Mary's Hospital.

You will work at the forefront of cardiac diagnostics, handling a full spectrum of investigations including 3D and strain analysis, paediatric TTE, cardio-oncology echo, and structural heart intervention TOE. With a large stress echocardiography program and physiologist-led valve clinics, you will have opportunities to push the field forward.

The role combines service development/management with clinical practice in echocardiography within the Cardiac Investigation Unit. There are strong opportunities for professional development, including support toward BSE accreditation and career progression.

We offer a recruitment and retention premium of an extra 10% of basic salary (subject to terms and conditions) and a generous relocation package to support your transition.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join our team today.

Main duties of the job

• To manage the provision of a community echocardiography service.
• Provide diagnostic transthoracic echocardiography, Dobutamine stress echocardiography, and contrast bubble-studies to outpatients and inpatients.
• Manage the community echocardiography physiologist/clinical scientist establishment and oversee training of junior staff and other healthcare professionals visiting the department.
• Facilitate/participate in research projects in collaboration with cardiology consultants within the department.
• Perform non-routine tests where necessary.
• Ensure implementation of clinical governance, complaints, risk management processes and monitoring of compliance with standards and policies.
• Act as the focal point for communication for the service and ensure effective communication to all stakeholders up and down the management structure.

About us

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust offers an environment where you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing patient care boundaries.

Benefits

Career development, flexible working and wellbeing initiatives, staff recognition scheme. Optional benefits include Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loans and onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and flexible working; applications from those seeking part-time or job-share arrangements will be considered.

Details

Date posted: 17 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 a year pa inclusive

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 290-WCCS-2166

Job locations: Trustwide, London, W2 1NY

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role. The person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications Essential

• Qualified cardiac physiologist
• BSE adult TTE accreditation or equivalent (ASE/EACVI)
• Initial application for STP equivalence submitted
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, including attendance of local/in-house management courses

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (MSc/MBA/PhD/doctoral study)
• Level 3 BSE accreditation in stress-echocardiography

Experience

Essential

• 5 years' experience as a band 7 chief cardiac physiologist
• Previous leadership of a department/sub-speciality area of cardiac physiology/echocardiography
• Strong teaching/training background for individuals undergoing BSE accreditation
• Experience of stress-echocardiography, TOE, and contrast bubble-studies

Desirable

• Previously employed as band 8a department lead
• Experience of physiologist/scientist led stress-echocardiography and contrast bubble-studies

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

• Strong education/training skills; regular presenter/lead for local/in-house meetings
• Strong people-management skills
• Sensitive and effective communication skills

Desirable

• Presenter at regional or national meetings
• People-management training

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require submission for Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, refer to the UK Visas and Immigration guidance. Applicants should be aware of requirements for criminal record certificates where applicable.

Employer details

Employer: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: Trustwide, London, W2 1NY