Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7 Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography

The closing date is 02 January 2026

Job summary

The successful applicant will join an innovative and expert team within the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, the post holder will be primarily based at the echocardiography service at Finchley Memorial Hospital which is known for being a well-established Community Diagnostic Centre. There will be opportunities to rotate through all the sites for training and development purposes.

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 financial and clinical targets.

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.Participate in developing shift rotas, including weekend work.

Demonstrate a professional approach to patient care and be able to communicate with patients clearly.Effectively communicate within the Community Diagnostic Centre's and other departments throughout the Trust.

About us

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/

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7620946

Job locations

Finchley Memorial Hospital

Granville Road

London

N12 0JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job 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

  • Degree in Clinical Physiology or BSc in Healthcare Sciences
  • BSE or equivalent qualification in echocardiography

Desirable

  • RCCP registration

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience as independent echocardiographer

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of other investigations carried out in other areas

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • High level of clinical and technical expertise in routine echocardiography

Desirable

  • Experience in creating/updating departmental policies & procedures

Personal qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines and organise own workload
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Degree in Clinical Physiology or BSc in Healthcare Sciences
  • BSE or equivalent qualification in echocardiography

Desirable

  • RCCP registration

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience as independent echocardiographer

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of other investigations carried out in other areas

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • High level of clinical and technical expertise in routine echocardiography

Desirable

  • Experience in creating/updating departmental policies & procedures

Personal qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines and organise own workload

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Finchley Memorial Hospital

Granville Road

London

N12 0JE


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Finchley Memorial Hospital

Granville Road

London

N12 0JE


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Jessica Nobrega

jessica.nobrega@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7620946

Job locations

Finchley Memorial Hospital

Granville Road

London

N12 0JE


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