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London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Chief Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiographer)

The closing date is 29 January 2026

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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.

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.

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum Inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-9325SM

Job locations

EH, EH CDC, NWPH, CMH

London

UB6 9FH


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

Application form

Essential

  • BSc (hons) Clinical Physiology or equivalent

N/A

Essential

  • BSc degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
  • Full BSE (British Society of Echocardiography) Accreditation or equivalent.
  • Solid foundational understanding of basic ECG interpretations, including the ability to accurately analyse standard ECG recordings
  • Proficiency in operating GE and Philips Echo machines
  • Extensive postgraduate experience in Echocardiography, including independent practice at a senior level with skills in investigation, interpretation, reporting, and recommending alternative investigations when appropriate.
  • Strong team player, committed to achieving the best outcomes for patient care.
  • ILS certification

Desirable

  • ALS certification
  • Master's level or higher degree in Cardiology
  • IV Cannulation
Person Specification

Application form

Essential

  • BSc (hons) Clinical Physiology or equivalent

N/A

Essential

  • BSc degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
  • Full BSE (British Society of Echocardiography) Accreditation or equivalent.
  • Solid foundational understanding of basic ECG interpretations, including the ability to accurately analyse standard ECG recordings
  • Proficiency in operating GE and Philips Echo machines
  • Extensive postgraduate experience in Echocardiography, including independent practice at a senior level with skills in investigation, interpretation, reporting, and recommending alternative investigations when appropriate.
  • Strong team player, committed to achieving the best outcomes for patient care.
  • ILS certification

Desirable

  • ALS certification
  • Master's level or higher degree in Cardiology
  • IV Cannulation

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).

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

EH, EH CDC, NWPH, CMH

London

UB6 9FH


Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

EH, EH CDC, NWPH, CMH

London

UB6 9FH


Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Dhanu Subedi

dhanu.subedi@nhs.net

02089675290

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum Inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-9325SM

Job locations

EH, EH CDC, NWPH, CMH

London

UB6 9FH


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