Barts Health NHS TrustChief Cardiac Physiologist – EchocardiographyClosing date: 17 August 2026
Job summaryWe are seeking a dynamic and conscientious echocardiographer to work at Barts Health NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work at the Cardiac Community Diagnostic Centre, Mile End Hospital located in Mile End, London, with rotation to either The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel or St. Bartholomew's Hospital at the City of London. They will be required to contribute to the weekend working rota on a rotational basis. This role will provide the successful candidate with exposure to a variety of complex cardiac pathologies and clinical situations.
To be successful in being appointed to a band 7 post, the applicant must have full BSE/EACVI transthoracic accreditation (or international equivalent) and be able to work independently providing this service.
The department holds dual accreditation with both the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) and European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI), so this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career as a competent Echocardiographer with opportunities to progress to training in advanced specialist areas i.e. CPEX stress Echo and valve clinics.
The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking individual who will contribute to the cardiac physiology team and echo service.
Furthermore, you will be supported to develop your leadership skills as you supervise and train staff in the performance of their individual roles and give support to senior staff members.
Main duties of the jobAn experienced Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist, Highly Specialized Echocardiographer, or Cardiac Scientist is needed to work effectively in a busy Echocardiography Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing complex-level tasks and assisting senior staff as required.
The role will be based at the Cardiac Community Diagnostic Centre at Mile End Hospital, and the post-holder must be able to work autonomously as a senior staff member within the echocardiography department. This includes assisting senior staff with managerial tasks, as well as supervising, training, guiding, and supporting other staff in their roles.
Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to join the weekend rotation and may be required to rotate to either the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel or St. Bartholomew's Hospital in the City of London.
About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
DetailsSalary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- BSc Clinical Physiology (or international equivalent)
- Good knowledge of transthoracic echocardiography
- Full BSE/EACVI accreditation
DesirableExperienceEssential- Well versed in basic diagnostic skills expected of a band 6 cardiac physiologist or higher
- Experience on Hands on Transthoracic echo
- Experience in delegating tasks
Desirable- Experience in mentorship of junior colleagues
- Experience being responsible for small sections of the cardiology service
Skills/KnowledgeEssential- Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to cope with a heavy workload
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to use Microsoft (Word & Excel) applications
- Knowledge of current professional issues
Desirable- Knowledge of a CRS(patient electronic system)or similar system
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. 
