Highly Specialised Echocardiographer | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £53,751 - £60,651 p.a. inc outer HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2025 |
| Location: | HAREFIELD, UB9 6JH |
| Company: | Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7395836/196-LIS9821M |
Summary
Works autonomously within the ECHO Department. Reporting and scanning patients. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Physiologist to support the expansion of the Stress ECHO service as well as supporting other exciting developments like the Physiologist Led Valve Clinic. The Physiologist will also have the opportunity to take part in Clinical Trials and produce Clinical papers and present them at Meetings.
Applicants must be highly motivated , well organised , flexible and reliable. The Physiologist should be able to demonstrate expertise in advanced techniques within ECHO including 3D and strain. Also capable of running the day to day lists including ward portables.
There is some requirement for ward discharge echoes at the weekend on a rota basis.
Extra duties are mandatory this may include certain projects and audits
Harefield is a great place to work really friendly . Its a very progressive Department and its a very stimulating environment which will further development and skills in Echocardiography. Participate in training and teaching and will be supported in maintaining BSE accreditation.
Should demonstrate high level of clinical and technical expertise in Echocardiography. Proven competence in performing and reporting echocardiography studies at independent level as well as Adult BSE accreditation (or equivalent) is mandatory. Previous experience providing support with Stress Echo, TOE and research would be an advantage.
Must be a highly self-motivated, well organized, flexible and reliable. Should be able to demonstrate expertise in advanced techniques in echocardiography and be enthusiastic to both teach and learn within the field of echocardiography.
Takes individual clinical decisions regarding cardiac ultrasound readings and,
along with reviewing the patient’s clinical history, liaises with senior medical staff (Consultants) to explain reasons for the requirement for medical treatment or intervention.
To play a role in the continuing professional development and overall
performance of all staff in the Echo Cardiology department and as a potential
member of a range of Trust quality/process improvement project groups.
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025