Advanced Echocardiographer + 10% RRP

Job title:

Advanced Echocardiographer + 10% RRP

Company

NHS

Job description

Looking to take your career to the next level with one of the most prestigious NHS Trusts in the country? At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we’re driven by a clear mission: to deliver world-class healthcare through cutting-edge research, education, and training. Now, we’re inviting experienced echocardiographers to join our friendly, expert team in the renowned echocardiography department.As an advanced independent practitioner, you’ll bring your skills and Adult Accreditation (BSE, ASE, EACVI, or equivalent) to a department that thrives on innovation and excellence. You’ll be at the heart of a service offering the full spectrum of cardiac diagnostic investigations, from routine 3D and strain analysis to specialised procedures like paediatric TTE, cardio-oncology echo, LV contrast studies, and structural heart intervention TOE. With a large stress echocardiography program and valve clinics led by physiologists, this is your opportunity to push boundaries in the field.But it’s not just about the clinical work. At Imperial, we’re passionate about teaching and mentoring. You’ll help shape the next generation of echocardiographers, specialist registrars, fellows, and MSc students. Our department’s close collaboration with Imperial College London gives you the chance to grow academically, too. Plus, with our team’s leadership in the BSE–featuring past presidents, vice-presidents, and accreditation assessors–you’ll be learning from the best in the business.Work across our top-tier hospitals–Charing Cross, St Mary’s, Hammersmith–and in our well-equipped community echo services, where state-of-the-art imaging systems are at your fingertips. You’ll thrive in a supportive, stimulating environment that prioritises your professional development, supports your BSE accreditation, and encourages further study and career progression. Ready to take the next step? Join our team today.Main duties of the job

• As an advanced practitioner in Echocardiography, it is to independently perform a range of highly specialised cardiac ultrasound investigations, including adult and child transthoracic, 3D and contrast (for left ventricular opacification) echocardiograms, assisting with transesophageal echocardiograms, performing accurate and reproducible measurements and quantification, interpret findings and independently issue (sign-off) final clinical-technically diagnostic reports, to a highly competent professional standard.
• To assist the Principal Echocardiographer to provide and organise the day-to-day clinical-technical services in the department and Community.
• To assist the Principal Echocardiographer in the supervision, training and informal teaching of multidisciplinary staff in techniques and the underpinning knowledge, in which the post-holder is considered fully competent.
• The post-holder will also be required to carry out other non-invasive duties such as ECG’s. 24hr tapes and BP’s, some administrative, environmental and housekeeping tasks.

About usAt 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.Date posted20 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa inclusive 10% RRPContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number290-WCCS-1956Job locationsHammersmith HospitalLondonW12 0HSJob descriptionJob 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 knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Job descriptionJob 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 knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person SpecificationEducation/ QualificationsEssential

• Qualified for HPC Registration (BSc degree or HTEC & suitable equivalent experience).
• Higher academic qualification (BSE Accreditation + MSc).
• ILS certified.

Desirable

• BSE – Accreditation

ExperienceEssential

• Competency, highly specialised knowledge, and advanced practitioner level skills and at least 3 years postgraduate experience in Echocardiography.
• Informal teaching of complex physiological concepts on a one to one basis

Skills/Knowledge/ AbilitiesEssential

• Both effective independent and team worker.
• Ability to manage own workload, as well as that of others.
• Ability to train staff in the postholder’s
• Basic computer literacy to the level required for routine use of clinical Systems.

Person SpecificationEducation/ QualificationsEssential

• Qualified for HPC Registration (BSc degree or HTEC & suitable equivalent experience).
• Higher academic qualification (BSE Accreditation + MSc).
• ILS certified.

Desirable

• BSE – Accreditation

ExperienceEssential

• Competency, highly specialised knowledge, and advanced practitioner level skills and at least 3 years postgraduate experience in Echocardiography.
• Informal teaching of complex physiological concepts on a one to one basis

Skills/Knowledge/ AbilitiesEssential

• Both effective independent and team worker.
• Ability to manage own workload, as well as that of others.
• Ability to train staff in the postholder’s
• Basic computer literacy to the level required for routine use of clinical Systems.

Expected salary

£46148 – 52809 per year

Location

West London

Job date

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 04:32:20 GMT

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