Highly Specialised Echocardiographer – ICC and Sports Cardiology

Job title:

Highly Specialised Echocardiographer – ICC and Sports Cardiology

Company

NHS

Job description

We are offering a unique opportunity for a highly specialised cardiac physiologist to work at the forefront of Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) and Sports Cardiology, embedded within a world-renowned consultant-led team.You will be a critical clinical specialist in a service led by cardiologists conducting some of the most advanced ICC screening and research in the UK and internationally. You will work directly alongside Professor Sanjay Sharma, Professor Michael Papadakis, Professor Maite Tome, and a team of doctorate-level Clinical Fellows providing expert cardiac investigations to support diagnosis, familial screening, and athlete risk assessment.As the team’s physiologist, your work will include:

• Advanced echocardiography
• Exercise (ETT) and cardiopulmonary testing (CPET) with a research and clinical focus
• Supporting the team’s academic output and clinical research trials

This post is ideal for a highly experienced physiologist who wants to advance their career by working at the intersection of clinical excellence and academic innovation.A 15% recruitment and retention premium will be added to your salary in addition to high cost living allowance (HCA). Furthermore, there will be opportunities to participate in weekend waiting list initiative and private work at enhanced rates.We hope you will be keen to join our team and help us deliver outstanding care every time.Main duties of the jobKey Responsibilities1. Advanced Echocardiography & Cardiac Screening

• Independently perform and report high-quality Transthoracic Echocardiograms (TTEs).
• Identify and interpret subtle structural and functional abnormalities including:

• HCM, DCM, ACM, Brugada, LQTS, aortopathies, and neuromuscular-associated cardiomyopathies.
• Confidently distinguish between athlete’s heart and pathological conditions using a multimodal approach.
• Deliver high-quality care under time pressure for patients travelling from across the UK and abroad.
• Inpatient/ ST Georges’ clinic

2. Exercise Testing & CPET

• Conduct, interpret, and report on:

• Standard exercise treadmill and bike tests.
• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) with gas analysis.
• Exercise stress echocardiography, including image acquisition under load.

3. Research, Innovation & Development

• Take an active role in collaborative clinical and academic research.
• Conduct protocol-based advanced assessments including:

• 3D echo, strain imaging, spirometry, and bespoke exercise protocols.
• Maintain accurate research data and contribute to audit and service evaluation.
• Help write SOPs and present findings in clinical and academic forums.

4. Outreach & Mobile Clinics

• Participate in Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) screening days and external sports cardiology assessments.

Be available to travel for mobile echo/ECG clinics with elite athletesAbout usWhy Join Us?

• Work with internationally respected leaders in sports and ICC cardiology.
• Make a real difference in preventing sudden cardiac death through early detection.
• Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continual learning.
• Gain exposure to academic publishing, international conferences, and career progression opportunities.
• Enjoy a dynamic, supportive, and high-achieving environment.
• Be part of a wider team at St Georges that is education-minded department with BSE Departmental Accreditation in TTE, Stress Echo, TOE, and Education. We are passionate about supporting the continued professional development and education of our echocardiographers.
• St. George’s Hospital is a tertiary referral centre providing one of the largest specialised cardiology services in London. As a tertiary cardiac centre, we provide echocardiography support to a wide range of specialties including cardiothoracic surgery, coronary and structural intervention, electrophysiology, inherited cardiac conditions and heart failure.
• Our department has a top-of-the-range, multi-vendor fleet of echocardiography machines all with strain and 4D functionality. Additionally, we have a dedicated echo reporting system with large numbers of reporting stations to help support the workflow of our echocardiographers.

DetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum inclusive of inner London HCAS plus 15% RRPContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number200-NN-7367560-HCS-ZJob locationsSt Georges University Foundation NHS Trust – Youde ClinicBlackshaw roadLondonSW17 0QTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.Person SpecificationSkillsEssential

• Ability to respond autonomously to clinical/ technical issues or complications.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Proactive approach to quality control and the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
• Will be able to identify areas with potential for improvement and contribute to policy and procedure changes.
• Will contribute to service development needs.

QualificationsEssential

• BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent degree.
• BSE accreditation or equivalent
• ILS
• RCCP or HCPC registration

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Physiology or Echocardioraphy.
• Experience or involvement in research.
• Training qualification

ExperienceEssential

• 5 years echocardiography experience post BSE accreditation.
• Experience and knowledge in a wide range of cardiac investigations
• Experience of training and supervision of junior staff.
• Experience in a centre seeing frequent Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) patients
• Extensive experience in performing exercise tolerance tests.

Desirable

• Extensive experience in a dedicated ICC or sports cardiology centre
• Extensive experience in performing and analysing cardiopulmonary exercise tests (CPETs)

Person SpecificationSkillsEssential

• Ability to respond autonomously to clinical/ technical issues or complications.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Proactive approach to quality control and the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
• Will be able to identify areas with potential for improvement and contribute to policy and procedure changes.
• Will contribute to service development needs.

QualificationsEssential

• BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent degree.
• BSE accreditation or equivalent
• ILS
• RCCP or HCPC registration

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Physiology or Echocardioraphy.
• Experience or involvement in research.
• Training qualification

ExperienceEssential

• 5 years echocardiography experience post BSE accreditation.
• Experience and knowledge in a wide range of cardiac investigations
• Experience of training and supervision of junior staff.
• Experience in a centre seeing frequent Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) patients
• Extensive experience in performing exercise tolerance tests.

Desirable

• Extensive experience in a dedicated ICC or sports cardiology centre
• Extensive experience in performing and analysing cardiopulmonary exercise tests (CPETs)

Expected salary

£56276 – 63176 per year

Location

South West London

Job date

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 01:27:18 GMT

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