Senior Echocardiography Specialist

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Job summary

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Echocardiographer to join our internationally recognised Echo service. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic cardiac diagnostics department at a leading UK teaching and research hospital, with opportunities for career progression and involvement in research and service development.

Applicants must hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent), specialist cardiac training, and recognised echo accreditation (BSE, EACVI

Qualifications

• Must hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent).
• Relevant specialist cardiac training and recognised echo accreditation (BSE, EACVI or equivalent).
• Experience in advanced echo techniques, including stress, 3D and contrast imaging is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as a specialist Echocardiographer within a multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with principal physiologists, imaging consultants, administrative staff, junior colleagues and support services to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
• Independently perform and interpret a broad range of diagnostic echocardiography studies, including advanced techniques such as 3D imaging and GLS, producing accurate, timely reports in line with BSE standards and Trust protocols.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of national and international guidelines to ensure ongoing clinical excellence and technical competence.
• Effectively manage and prioritise workload to meet service demands, coordinating inpatient and outpatient activity and ensuring timely completion of studies and reports.
• Contribute to the operational delivery of the service through participation in appraisal, performance review, service development and delegated supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
• Support the monitoring and management of echocardiography equipment and consumables, escalating issues as required to maintain service continuity.
• Promote a patient‑focused, multidisciplinary approach and actively contribute to innovation, service improvement and the adoption of advanced echocardiography practice across the department and wider Trust

Skills

Advanced echocardiography

3D imaging

Stress echo

Contrast imaging

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)

Tools

ISCV

TomTec

Job description

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Echocardiographer to join our internationally recognised Echo service. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic cardiac diagnostics department at a leading UK teaching and research hospital, with opportunities for career progression and involvement in research and service development.

Applicants must hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent), specialist cardiac training, and recognised echo accreditation (BSE, EACVI