Job summary
This role is designed for a Chief Cardiac Physiologist with broad range of expertise in cardiac investigations, particularly in adult transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). The position is based at London North West Healthcare NHS Trust and the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).
The Chief Cardiac Physiologist will serve as an independent clinical specialist, ensuring precise diagnostic practices and the provision of safe, high-quality patient care. The post holder will lead independently run clinics and offer expert guidance to physicians regarding physiological findings.
Band 6 Developmental Role to Band 7
The role encompasses 7-day flexible working across the sites.
Main duties of the job
- To be proficient as an independent practitioner in non-invasive cardiology procedures.
- Perform and report on routine and complex transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) to a high standard and in timely manner in accordance with departmental and BSE guidelines.
- Assist with stress echocardiography and transoesophageal echocardiograms (TOE).
- Work cross-site as per needs of the department
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- Full BSE (British Society of Echocardiography) Accreditation or equivalent.
- Membership in BSE or equivalent.
- ILS certification
- Evidence of continuing education and professional development.
Desirable
- ALS certification
- Master's level or higher degree in Cardiology
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Extensive postgraduate experience in Echocardiography, including independent practice at a senior level with skills in investigation, interpretation, reporting, and recommending alternative investigations when appropriate.
- Proficiency in operating GE and Philips Echo machines.
- Understanding of strategic issues influencing practice at both local and national levels.
- Understanding of strategic issues influencing practice at both local and national levels.
- Solid foundational understanding of basic ECG interpretations, including the ability to accurately analyse standard ECG recordings
Desirable
- Experience in research/audit and developing clinical practice.
- Knowledge and experience in financial and resource management.
- Familiarity with working in a Cath Lab environment.
- Knowledge and experience with Ambulatory monitoring, and Holter Analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
- Working knowledge of Cerner or similar healthcare information
Skills, abilities, and attributes
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with staff across different levels and professional backgrounds.
- Capacity to overcome language barriers to ensure effective communication.
- Basic IT skills and proficiency in using standard software applications.
- Strong team player, committed to achieving the best outcomes for patient care.
- Flexibility to work across multiple sites as required.
Desirable
- Proficient teaching and presentation skills.
- Advanced IT and presentation abilities to support clinical and educational needs
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- Full BSE (British Society of Echocardiography) Accreditation or equivalent.
- Membership in BSE or equivalent.
- ILS certification
- Evidence of continuing education and professional development.
Desirable
- ALS certification
- Master's level or higher degree in Cardiology
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Extensive postgraduate experience in Echocardiography, including independent practice at a senior level with skills in investigation, interpretation, reporting, and recommending alternative investigations when appropriate.
- Proficiency in operating GE and Philips Echo machines.
- Understanding of strategic issues influencing practice at both local and national levels.
- Understanding of strategic issues influencing practice at both local and national levels.
- Solid foundational understanding of basic ECG interpretations, including the ability to accurately analyse standard ECG recordings
Desirable
- Experience in research/audit and developing clinical practice.
- Knowledge and experience in financial and resource management.
- Familiarity with working in a Cath Lab environment.
- Knowledge and experience with Ambulatory monitoring, and Holter Analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
- Working knowledge of Cerner or similar healthcare information
Skills, abilities, and attributes
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with staff across different levels and professional backgrounds.
- Capacity to overcome language barriers to ensure effective communication.
- Basic IT skills and proficiency in using standard software applications.
- Strong team player, committed to achieving the best outcomes for patient care.
- Flexibility to work across multiple sites as required.
Desirable
- Proficient teaching and presentation skills.
- Advanced IT and presentation abilities to support clinical and educational needs
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
