Job Description
Lead Cardiac Physiologist – Echo & Non-Invasive Cardiology Services
£65,000 - £70,000 DOE + Competitive Benefits Package
Hospital & Community Setting Services | Central London
Full-Time - Permanent
We are partnering with an established private healthcare provider in Central London to appoint a Lead Cardiac Physiologist into a key, service-defining role. This is an opportunity for a BSE Accredited Echocardiographer who wants more than just a clinical post. You’ll be stepping into a position where you can influence how a cardiac diagnostics service is run, developed, and expanded over time.
Why this role is different
This isn’t just about managing a well-oiled machine. There is real scope and support to innovate, expand, and shape the service’s future. You’ll have the autonomy to:
* Improve and modernise SOPs and clinical processes.
* Shape team structure, standards, and development.
* Contribute to longer-term growth plans across additional sites.
* Support bids and tenders for new NHS partnerships.
* Introduce new services and diagnostic pathways.
The role
You’ll lead a team of 5 balancing hands-on clinical work with leadership and operational responsibility. Your remit will include:
* Performing and reporting high-quality Echocardiograms.
* Supporting and overseeing Holter ECG services.
* Day-to-day team leadership, mentoring, and performance oversight.
* Support CPD and education programmes.
* Ownership of clinical governance, compliance, and audit processes.
* Reviewing and updating SOPs to align with best practice.
* Identifying opportunities to enhance and expand the service.
This role would suit someone who:
* Is already leading or ready to step into a leadership role.
* Takes pride in clinical quality and patient outcomes.
* Wants to have a voice in how a service is run.
* Enjoys improving processes, not just working within them.
* Has an interest in building and scaling services longer term.
Requirements
* BSE accreditation in TTE and/or Stress Echo.
* Degree in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science equivalent.
* ILS trained.
* Able to independently perform a range of Cardiology investigations including Echocardiography.
* Previous line management experience desired.
What’s on offer
* Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
* Flexibility with 4 or 5-day working patterns
* Flexible working.
* 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
* Private Medical insurance
* Pension Contribution
* Option to buy and sell leave
Interested?
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity or would prefer a confidential discussion, please contact Reza on 02393 874296 or email an updated CV to rabbasi@compassltd.co.uk
Referral Scheme
If this role is not suitable for you but you know someone who may be interested, we offer £500 in vouchers for successful referral recommendations.