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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Research Fellow in Echocardiography

The closing date is 25 January 2026

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Job summary

The post holder will be working in the ECHO Department and will be working on a research project using a purpose made Stress ECHO bike.

They will be involved in advanced stress ECHO Services and will be supported by regular ECHO training sessions.

Main duties of the job

To run a research programme involving Stress ECHO with a new purpose built bike.

Patients will be using the bike with a special stress protocol.

Analysis of the date will be a big part of the job.

About us

We are the UK's leading specialist centre for Heart and Lung disease.

We achieve this through a strategy of focus growth in aspects of heart and lung treatment.

The emphasis of the Department is based on Team work and we are a strong and supportive team.

Details

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED5039

Job locations

Harefield Hospital

Hill End Road

Harefield, Uxbridge

UB9 6JH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Running and delivering a stress ECHO project using a purpose built stress ECHO bike.

This would involve writing protocols , delivering the test and the analysis of the results.

Patient focus at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Running and delivering a stress ECHO project using a purpose built stress ECHO bike.

This would involve writing protocols , delivering the test and the analysis of the results.

Patient focus at all times.

Person Specification

On line

Essential

  • GMC
  • Medical Background in Cardiology
  • Experience in Clinical Research

Desirable

  • ECHO Skill-set
  • Team Player
  • ALS

Teams interview

Essential

  • Must hold GMC
  • Cardiology background
  • Research experience

Desirable

  • ECHO skills
  • Team Player
  • Good communication skills
  • ALS

Teams interview

Essential

  • GMC
  • Cardiology background
  • Research experience

Desirable

  • ECHO skills
  • Team player
  • ALS
Person Specification

On line

Essential

  • GMC
  • Medical Background in Cardiology
  • Experience in Clinical Research

Desirable

  • ECHO Skill-set
  • Team Player
  • ALS

Teams interview

Essential

  • Must hold GMC
  • Cardiology background
  • Research experience

Desirable

  • ECHO skills
  • Team Player
  • Good communication skills
  • ALS

Teams interview

Essential

  • GMC
  • Cardiology background
  • Research experience

Desirable

  • ECHO skills
  • Team player
  • ALS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield Hospital

Hill End Road

Harefield, Uxbridge

UB9 6JH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield Hospital

Hill End Road

Harefield, Uxbridge

UB9 6JH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Research Fellow in Echocardiography

Ruth Chester

ruth.chester3@nhs.net

018958285678

Details

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED5039

Job locations

Harefield Hospital

Hill End Road

Harefield, Uxbridge

UB9 6JH


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