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Main area
Community Diagnostics Hub Echo ECG
Grade
Band 7
Contract
12 months (Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
259-8202156RLH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Bartholomew's Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inc
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/08/2026 23:59

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Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Chief Cardiac Physiologist – Echocardiography

Band 7

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. 

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

We are seeking a dynamic and conscientious echocardiographer to work at Barts Health NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work at the Cardiac Community Diagnostic Centre, Mile End Hospital located in Mile End, London, with rotation to either The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel or St. Bartholomew’s Hospital at the City of London.  They will be required to contribute to the weekend working rota on a rotational basis. This role will provide the successful candidate with exposure to a variety of complex cardiac pathologies and clinical situations. 

To be successful in being appointed to a band 7 post, the applicant must have full BSE/EACVI transthoracic accreditation (or international equivalent) and be able to work independently providing this service. 

The department holds dual accreditation with both the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) and European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI), so this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career as a competent Echocardiographer with opportunities to progress to training in advanced specialist areas i.e. CPEX stress Echo and valve clinics. 

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking individual who will contribute to the cardiac physiology team and echo service.

Furthermore, you will be supported to develop your leadership skills as you supervise and train staff in the performance of their individual roles and give support to senior staff members. 

Main duties of the job

An experienced Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist, Highly Specialized Echocardiographer, or Cardiac Scientist is needed to work effectively in a busy Echocardiography Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing complex-level tasks and assisting senior staff as required. 

The role will be based at the Cardiac Community Diagnostic Centre at Mile End Hospital, and the post-holder must be able to work autonomously as a senior staff member within the echocardiography department. This includes assisting senior staff with managerial tasks, as well as supervising, training, guiding, and supporting other staff in their roles.

Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to join the weekend rotation and may be required to rotate to either the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel or St. Bartholomew’s Hospital in the City of London.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc Clinical Physiology (or international equivalent)
  • Good knowledge of transthoracic echocardiography
  • Full BSE/EACVI accreditation
Desirable criteria
  • Immediate Life Support

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Well versed in basic diagnostic skills expected of a band 6 cardiac physiologist or higher
  • Experience on Hands on Transthoracic echo
  • Experience in delegating tasks
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in mentorship of junior colleagues
  • Experience being responsible for small sections of the cardiology service

Skills/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment
  • Effective verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to cope with a heavy workload
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to use Microsoft (Word & Excel) applications
  • Knowledge of current professional issues
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of a CRS(patient electronic system)or similar system

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Pamela Margareth Dela Cruz
Job title
Deputy Principal Cardiac Physiologist
Email address
[email protected]
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