Overview
Job Summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Cardiology Department as a Band 7 Chief Cardiac Clinical Physiologist. Our Cardiology Department performs a wide range of non-invasive diagnostics. We are a busy department that has opened some of our diagnostics to direct access from Primary Care. We require an experienced Chief Cardiac Clinical Physiologist to join our team and contribute to the echocardiography service, as well as occasionally assisting with other cardiac diagnostics performed throughout the department. Successful candidates should be able to work independently and have significant experience in performing and reporting echocardiograms. Successful candidates will need to hold accreditation from the British Society of Echocardiography in Adult Echocardiography, or equivalent.
Note: The echo service may be extended to include weekend working in the future as part of a 6/7 day service. The successful candidate will be required to participate in weekend cover.
Main duties
* To work closely with other cardiac physiologists, the Lead Clinicians in Cardiology, Consultant Cardiologists and service manager.
* To be involved in the provision of a range of techniques for recording, measuring and monitoring physiological changes in patients and preparing reports on the results obtained in Adult Echocardiography.
* Be encouraged to undertake further training in the above techniques.
* To communicate with patients, relatives and other staff in a professional manner, concerning the assessment, treatment and progress of patients, whilst ensuring respect for the patient's wishes, and ensuring confidential information. To act as an efficient role model and resources advisor to colleagues. To have a sound understanding of the concepts of quality assurance and to develop, implement and maintain quality standards.
* Be involved in the training and assessment of the junior members of staff, taking a leading role for physiologist lead Exercise Tolerance test training.
About Us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital. We have over 3,500 staff and serve nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through partnerships and service transformation.
Details
* Date posted: 01 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: Depending on experience per annum (incl. of HCAA)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time, Compressed hours
* Location: Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN
Job Description
Job responsibilities: Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
* Degree in Clinical Physiology
* ALS/ILS Certificate
* Defib. Certificate
* British Society of Echocardiography Qualification
* Significant experience at a Senior level
* Significant experience of performing and reporting complex tests
* Experience of writing clinical reports for echocardiogram
Desirable
* State registration with Registration Council Clinical Physiology
* ASCST
* Resuscitation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS check will be required.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN
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