Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography

Job summary

Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography

We have 2x permanent positions and 1x fixed term role for a Cardiac Physiologist/Scientist to work in a exciting and dynamic environment, to support and help define our growing Echocardiography service. The successful candidates will perform Echocardiography in children with a large spectrum of congenital, inherited and acquired heart conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in developing their echocardiography skills in paediatrics and congenital heart disease. Great Ormond Street has one of the leading paediatric echo departments in Europe, tackling complex cardiac abnormalities, and working with leading authorities on congenital heart disease, inherited cardiac conditions, and cardiac imaging.

Please state the preferred role in your application - permanent full time (37.5 hours); permanent part time (22.5 hours); or fixed term part time (30 hours).

Main duties of the job

• To have good understanding of congenital and inherited conditions seen in paediatric cardiology specifically
• To carry out complex transthoracic paediatric echocardiograms guided by departmental protocols
• To produce and authorise an accurate, factual and clinical report for each study, recognising when a patient needs to be seen urgently by a Cardiologist
• To prepare and present interesting cases at departmental meetings
• To assist with the training of Paediatric Echocardiography protocols to new Clinical Physiologists, visiting Consultants, registrars, and junior doctors as required, ensuring a good learning environment is maintained for all levels of knowledge
• To demonstrate a positive attitude to the team and contribute to change and developments within the department
• To be responsible for the accurate inputting, archiving and updating of all clinical data from the Clinical Physiology Department into the Information Database (EPIC)

About us

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.