Band 7 PPU Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography

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  • Hampstead, North West London
  • £56,276-63,176 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 6 days ago
As part of a continuing development of cardiac diagnostics in the Royal Free NHS Private Practice Unit (RFH NHS PPU), an exciting opportunity has arisen for a BSE accredited, Band 7 highly specialised cardiac physiologist in echocardiography. This post is fixed-term for 12 months and 22.5 hours per week, it will be based at the Royal Free Hospital.The post will provide an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated management team and develop the cardiac physiology service with non-invasive cardiologists within the PPU.The PPU at the Royal Free delivers high quality medical and surgical specialist services to patients at local, national and international level. This specialist care delivered on PPU is a reflection of the work that the Royal Free is renowned for including organ transplantation, the management of rare diseases and cancer diagnostics and treatment as well as cardiovascular disease. Cardiac diagnostics, in particular basic and complex echocardiography, are a key component of care delivery for all of these services.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will:o Deliver high quality trans-thoracic echocardiography to both in-patients and out-patients attending the Royal Free PPU, as well as supporting the NHS service.o Support a team of cardiologists with an interest in echocardiography perform more complex studies including bubble, contrast and treadmill and pharmacological stress echocardiography as well as trans-oesophageal echocardiography.o Deliver a range of other non-invasive cardiac diagnostics including Holter and ambulatory blood monitorso Work with the PPU Medical Director and Cardiologists to further develop cardiac diagnostics within the PPUThe post holder will be well supported by the medical team with opportunities for peer support with the wider NHS team. Candidates should be able to perform and interpret transthoracic studies independently and hold BSE (or equivalent) accreditation.A full job description and person specification is attached.About usThe 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 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million 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.The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three hospitals in London:o Barnet Hospitalo Chase Farm Hospitalo Royal Free HospitalAcross our three London hospitals, our vision is clear: to deliver world class expertise and local care. We combine globally recognised clinical expertise with local and friendly hospital care to represent the NHS at its best.Our mission is to be world class in terms of healthcare treatment, clinical research and teaching excellence. We aim to deliver and develop leading local healthcare in all three of our hospitals, to improve lives and help people thrive.The Royal Free Private Practice Unit is wholly owned by the Royal Free London NHS Trust and is part of the NHS. As a result, all of the generated profits by the service are re-invested into the NHS. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS ( pro rata )ContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number391-RFL-7342403Job locationsRoyal Free HospitalHampsteadNW3 2QGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Person SpecificationValuesEssential
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education/QualificationsEssential
  • Degree in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or degree level equivalent education plus extensive experience
  • BSE Accreditation
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • BLS
Desirable
  • RCCP registration
ExperienceEssential
  • Significant experience as independent echocardiographer (at least 2 years)
  • Experience in training and mentoring junior echocardiographers
Desirable
  • Working knowledge of other cardiology investigations carried out in the CIU
  • Experience in Contrast and Bubble echocardiograms
Skills and AptitudesEssential
  • High level of clinical and technical expertise in routine echocardiography
  • Effective time management skills
  • Engagement in peer review and quality assurance assessments
Desirable
  • oKnowledge of advanced echo techniques, including Strain imaging and 3D echo
Personal Qualities & attributesEssential
  • Ability to work under stress and to develop good working relationships within the team
Desirable
  • Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines and be pro-active
Person SpecificationValuesEssential
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education/QualificationsEssential
  • Degree in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or degree level equivalent education plus extensive experience
  • BSE Accreditation
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • BLS
Desirable
  • RCCP registration
ExperienceEssential
  • Significant experience as independent echocardiographer (at least 2 years)
  • Experience in training and mentoring junior echocardiographers
Desirable
  • Working knowledge of other cardiology investigations carried out in the CIU
  • Experience in Contrast and Bubble echocardiograms
Skills and AptitudesEssential
  • High level of clinical and technical expertise in routine echocardiography
  • Effective time management skills
  • Engagement in peer review and quality assurance assessments
Desirable
  • oKnowledge of advanced echo techniques, including Strain imaging and 3D echo
Personal Qualities & attributesEssential
  • Ability to work under stress and to develop good working relationships within the team
Desirable
  • Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines and be pro-active

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