Chief Cardiac Physiologist
The closing date is 16 February 2026
We are looking to recruit a dynamic band 7 Cardiac Physiologist for cross site work. 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.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
* Advanced knowledge of one discipline of technical Cardiology namely Echocardiography including accreditation
* Caring and compassionate nature
* Able to use specialised IT software for Cardiology
* Specialist knowledge of non-invasive Cardiology investigations
Experience
* The candidate must be experienced in all aspects of technical Cardiology, including practice with a wide array of technical equipment
* Extensive practical experience in technical cardiology, with experience at a senior level of independent practice including investigation, interpretation, reporting
* Experience of working within the NHS
Qualifications
* BSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent
* BSE or equivalent
* Membership of a relevant professional organization obtained by examination
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.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
£53,751 to £60,651 a year Pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata
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