Job summary
Are you an experienced physiologist ready to lead our cardiac physiology team at one of the UK's most prestigious NHS Trusts?

At Imperial College Healthcare, we're dedicated to delivering world-class healthcare through cutting-edge research, education, and training. We are now inviting a senior and skilled professional to join our renowned, IQIPS (Improving Quality in Physiological Services) accredited echocardiography department at Charing Cross Hospital

Work at the forefront of cardiac diagnostics, where you'll handle a full spectrum of investigations, including 3D and strain analysis, paediatric TTE (transthoracic echocardiogram), cardio-oncology echo, and structural heart intervention TOE (transoesophageal echocardiogram). With our large stress echocardiography program and physiologist-led valve clinics, you'll have the chance to push boundaries in the field.

The workload will be a combination of service development/management and clinical practice in echocardiography at our Cardiac Investigation Unit - Charing Cross Hospital. In this stimulating environment, you'll find endless opportunities for professional development, from supporting your BSE accreditation to advancing your career further.

On top of all this, we're offering an extra 15% of your basic salary as part of our recruitment and retention premium (subject to terms and conditions).

Ready to take the next big step in your career? Join our team today and be part of something extraordinary.

Main duties of the job

• Lead our Charing Cross Hospital Cardiac Investigation Unit.
• Perform highly specialised echocardiographic investigations for adults and children, including advanced techniques like Doppler imaging and strain rate analysis, and independently issue diagnostic reports.
• Assess clinical needs and prioritise echocardiographic investigations to ensure timely, effective patient care.
• Provide supervision, informal teaching, and training to trainees, registrars, and other staff, enhancing their technical and clinical understanding.
• Assist in organising the department's daily workload, maintaining quality standards, and supporting service innovation and efficiency. Not limited to Echocardiography.
• Maintain accurate electronic records of imaging, measurements, and diagnostic reports, and contribute to audit activities and clinical data analysis.
• Ensure all echocardiography equipment is fully functional, safe, and used appropriately, adhering to infection control and health and safety standards.

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan

Details
Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £66,274 to £73,496 a year pa inclusive +15% RRP
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 290-WCCS-2601
Job locations: Trust Wide, London, W2 1NY, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified cardiac physiologist
• BSE adult TTE accreditation or equivalent (ASE/EACVI).
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, including attendance of local/in-house management courses
• Initial application for STP equivalence submitted

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (MSc/MBA/PhD/doctoral study)
• Formal management qualification
• Level 3 BSE accreditation in stressechocardiography
• Registered clinical scientist with the HCPC

Experience
Essential

• Previous leadership of a department/sub-speciality area of cardiac physiology/echocardiography
• Line-management responsibilities for a team of physiologists
• Strong teaching/training background for individuals undergoing BSE accreditation
• Experience of stressechocardiography, TOE, and contrast bubble-studies

Desirable

• Previously employment as band 8a department lead
• Experience of physiologist/scientist led stress-echocardiography, and contrast bubblestudies
• Development of physiologist/scientist led services

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential

• Sensitive and effective communication skills
• Strong education/training skills. Regular presenter/lead for local/in-house meetings
• Strong people-management skills

Desirable

• People-management training
• Presenter at regional or national meetings

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Trust Wide, London, W2 1NY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Principal Clinical Scientist
Brian Campbell
brian.campbell10@nhs.net