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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Fixed term: 6 months (Maternity leave cover until end of March 2027)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Cover service across 7 days, compressed hours/longer days possible)
Job ref
391-NMUH-8176616
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
NORTH MIDDLESEX UNIVERISITY HOSPITAL
Town
LONDON
Salary
£55,524 - £62,652 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/09/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echo Mat cover

NHS AfC: Band 7

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

The successful applicant will join an innovative and expert team within the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, the post holder will be  based at the echocardiography service at North Middlesex University hospital which has recently achieved departmental BSE TTE and training accreditation  where  candidate will participate in delivering the echo service. 

The individual must hold a BSE TTE level 2 accreditation or equivalent  and has relevant NHS experience in cardiac 
physiology field. The individual will work alongside the team of 7 other accredited  echocardiographers and with the wider cardiac physiology team to perform 
transthoracic echocardiograms as well as assist with stress and 
transoesophageal echocardiograms. 

 

As a teaching hospital the successful candidate will be expected to support our trainee echocardiographers to achieve their BSE accreditation. The echo service is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays and also provides inpatient/outpatient weekend service. The individual will be expected to participate in this comprehensive service 
whilst a flexible working pattern can be supported. 

Main duties of the job

 The post holder will be expected to:

 Demonstrate expertise in echocardiography ensuring that the service model provides demonstrably high-quality patient care within clinical gudielines.

 

Closely liaise with medical staff to assist patients management if required based on  echo findings. 
Participate in the local echo MDT discussions. 
Provide educational presentations in the field of echo to colleagues 
Assist clinicians in running the advanced echo services such as stress, TOE, contrast 
and bubbles echocardiograms 

 Demonstrate working knowledge of the full range of investigations.

Demonstrate leadership qualities, provide support to junior team members and carry out organisational and supervisory duties. 

Demonstrate a professional approach to patient care and be able to communicate with patients clearly. Effectively communicate with other colleagues.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • BSc Cardiac science/physiology (or equivalent Life Sciences subject)
  • BSE or equivalent qualification in echocardiography
  • Registered with ACHS/PTP equivalence
Desirable criteria
  • Postgraduate qualification (MSc)/ eligible for STP equivalence

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Substantial (+2yrs) post BSc qualification experience as a Cardiac Physiologist/echocardiographer
  • Good understanding of echocardiography techniques with independent ability to report scans to a high standard. Up to date with latest relevant clinical guidelines
  • Exposure to complex cases and ability to accurately assess their management.
  • Good knowledge/experience using 3D and strain imaging
  • Possession of audit process knowledge and outcome
Desirable criteria
  • Working knowledge of other cardiology investigations carried out in the CIU

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Perform Transthoracic Echo independently, in accordance with BSE guidelines and department standards.
  • Ability to effectively work and interact as part of a team
  • Able to work calmly under pressure, maintaining a flexible approach.
  • Aptitude for learning and teaching new procedures
  • Ability to process and communicate complex information.

Personal qualities & attributes

Essential criteria
  • Professional knowledge is enhanced by the ongoing development of echocardiography skills through daily scanning in a variety of clinical settings.
  • Flexible approach to working Evidence of CPD
  • Ability to deal with potentially upsetting situations
  • Very good time management skills
  • Good organizational skills

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
ANTONIS TIPPER
Job title
LEAD CARDIAC PHYSIOLOGIST
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02088873651
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