Chief Cardiac Clinical Physiologist
The closing date is 01 April 2026
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 and offers 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.
Please 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 of the job
* Work closely with other cardiac physiologists, the Lead Clinicians in Cardiology, Consultant Cardiologists and the service manager.
* Provide a range of techniques for recording, measuring and monitoring physiological changes in patients and prepare reports on the results obtained in Adult Echocardiography.
* Encourage and undertake further training in the above techniques.
* 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 maintaining confidentiality.
* Act as an efficient role model and resource adviser to colleagues. Develop, implement and maintain quality standards, including a sound understanding of quality assurance concepts.
* Lead training and assessment of junior 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, a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.
We are committed to patient and staff safety, infection prevention and control, and working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, the local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated Care System. We aim to provide high‑quality, safe, and compassionate care while building the new Hillingdon Hospital.
With over 3,500 staff, we are proud to care for nearly half a million people, striving to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships and transforming services.
Person specification
* Degree in Clinical Physiology
* ALS/ILS Certificate
* Defibrillator Certificate
* British Society of Echocardiography Qualification
* Significant senior‑level experience
* Experience performing and reporting complex tests
* Experience writing clinical reports for echocardiograms
* State registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiology
* ASCST
* Resuscitation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£53,751 to £60,651 a year (incl. HCAA)
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