Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic highly specialist echocardiographer to join and complement our internationally recognised echocardiography services at King's College Hospital. Staff may be required to work cross site.
This post attracts up to 15% Recruitment and Retention Premium.
The Echo department features the latest cardiac ultrasound equipment in an all-encompassing digital echo lab. It provides transthoracic, TOE, 3D, DSE and stress exercise echo and contrast studies for all specialties in the Trust. King's College Hospital is a renowned research institution and encourages participation in new and on-going projects.
Clinical Physiology BSc degree combined with appropriate technical training and Echocardiography accreditation (BSE, EACVI or equivalent) are mandatory for this position. Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate competence and expertise in the full range of advanced echocardiography techniques (TOE, Stress echo, 3D and contrast echo).
We currently offer some physiologist led services such as valve clinic, contrast and bubble, exercise echo and valve stress echocardiography and are developing new services for the future.
Main duties
The post holder will be a specialist in Cardiac Echocardiography with BSE and/or equivalent accreditation and expected to be a key and dynamic member of the Cardiac Physiology Team based at King's College Hospital at Denmark Hill. As part of this role, you will be required to independently practice with a high level of skill and autonomy in echocardiography and possess the relevant skills for advanced echocardiographic imaging with good scientific practice as their foundation.
Responsibilities
* Perform diagnostic echocardiography using advanced techniques such as 4D and GLS to produce a clinically comprehensive report in accordance with BSE guidelines and local standards/protocols
* Maintain own proficiency in echo and other technical skills by keeping up to date with current guidelines
* Manage your own workload and ensure all reports are complete within a timely manner
* Co-ordinate inpatient lists and effectively triage inpatient and outpatient referrals in order of clinical priority as per BSE guidelines and local standards/protocols
Education
* Provide training, mentorship and support to junior staff, SpRs and Echo Fellows, with a view to improve their echo knowledge and skills
* Assist in echocardiography education throughout the Trust, including medical students, PTP and STP trainees
* Maintain own proficiency in echo and other technical skills by keeping up to date with current guidelines
* Ensure that own mandatory training certificates are current
* Actively participate in own performance review and professional development
* Maintain BSE and/or other transthoracic echocardiography accreditation
* Maintain/work towards additional professional accreditation as appropriate
* Actively participate in the education sessions and journal club
Managerial
* Co-ordinate inpatient lists and effectively triage inpatient and outpatient referrals in order of clinical priority as per BSE guidelines and local standards/protocols
* Liaise with the administration team to book clinically urgent appointments
* Manage your own workload and ensure all reports are complete within a timely manner
Professional
* The post holder has a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act of 1974 and all other relevant legislation in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities
* The post holder will carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s policies
* To observe the rules, policies and procedures of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust
* To maintain satisfactory personal performance and quality standards and to achieve objectives agreed in the Annual Staff Appraisal system
* To ensure that acceptable standards of data protection are maintained
* To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of patient records and staff information
* This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not definitive or restrictive
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
* ILS
* Possession of BSE and/or equivalent accreditation
Desirable
* MSc/ STP/ STP equivalence
* Accreditation in TOE and/or Stress Echo
Skills and experience
Essential
* Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathology
* Some experience with contrast and stress echo
* Leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
* Previous experience of clinical teaching, academic teaching and presentation
* Previous experience in research/clinical audits
* Previous experience using GE E95 and Philips CVX / Affinity echo machines
* Previous experience of ISCV and TomTec reporting packages
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a DBS check.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks is provided in the job posting.
Details
Details Date posted: 12 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year pro rata, including HCA + 15% RRP on Basic Salary
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Location: King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS
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