Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit a dynamic band 7 Cardiac Physiologist for cross site work for maternity cover. This is for advanced non-invasive cardiology diagnostics, in particular Echocardiography.

We are a friendly British Society of Echocardiography accredited department and offer a full echo service including routine transthoracic studies, contrast, 3D, transoesophageal echo and stress echo (both Dobutamine and Exercise) on both sites. We also offer a physiologist led stress echo and valve clinic service.

All applicants should have completed a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) and have BSE accreditation (or equivalent).

Main duties of the job

At band 7 level you will have extensive experience as Senior Cardiac Physiologist. You will be confident scanning and reporting independently and be looking to advance your clinical and leadership skills. You will be active in the training and development of junior staff to achieve BSE accreditation. You will also be keen to develop your own skills in complex procedures such as TOE, stress echo (including physiologist led exercise stress echo) +/- valve clinic. Further training will be offered where required.

About Us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year pa pro rata inc HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7032141-FM-NP-A

Job locations

Cross site

Job Description

Responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• The successful candidate must have a BSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent
• BSE or equivalent

Experience Essential

• The candidate must be experienced in all aspects of technical Cardiology, including practice with a wide array of technical equipment

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS

Knowledge and skills Essential

• Advanced knowledge of one discipline of technical Cardiology namely Echocardiography including accreditation
• Caring and compassionate nature

ILS Essential

• Valid ILS certificate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross site

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us