Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK health services provider is seeking a Specialist Cardiac Physiologist to deliver specialized echocardiography services within its Cardiology team. This full-time, permanent role includes performing advanced procedures and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team at Croydon University Hospital. Applicants should have a BSc Hons in Clinical Physiological Science and full accreditation in echocardiography. The position offers an opportunity for professional development within a busy and supportive department.

Qualifications

• Full accreditation in echocardiography is essential.
• Experience in performing advanced echocardiography procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist echocardiography services.
• Perform advanced echocardiography procedures.
• Support the Pacemaker/ICD/CRT implant service.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiac diagnostics

Education

BSc Hons Clinical Physiological Science

HNC MPPM or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography (Full Time, Permanent). 2 posts available. Based at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital with rotational duties within the Cardiology team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist echocardiography services as part of the Cardiology Imaging team, including adult and paediatric transthoracic echocardiography.
• Perform advanced echocardiography procedures (stress echo including exercise and dobutamine, bubble studies, contrast echo) and assist with non-invasive and invasive investigations as required.
• Support the Pacemaker/ICD/CRT implant and follow-up service; contribute to the broader non-invasive cardiac diagnostic service.
• Work in collaboration with the Principal Clinical Cardiac Physiologist and Cardiology Imaging Consultant to deliver a timely, efficient, high quality, equitable and cost-effective service.
• Provide cover for the non-invasive service as appropriate and based on service needs; undertake designated managerial, health and safety and educational responsibilities.

Qualifications

• BSc Hons Clinical Physiological Science, HNC MPPM or equivalent.
• Full accreditation in echocardiography (e.g., British Society of Echocardiography or equivalent) is essential.

Team and Environment

A busy department with a mix of Cardiologists, Cardiac Physiologists, Assistant Practitioners, Physiologist Helpers and a Clerical Support Team. Regularly performs adult and paediatric echocardiography and a range of non-invasive and invasive procedures.

Interview and Recruitment

Interview Date – To Be Confirmed (TBC).

About Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon, with Croydon University Hospital as a busy acute site. The Trust is committed to education and professional development for staff.

Please see the Job Description and the Person Specification for more details on the job responsibilities.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025.