Lead Cardiac Physiologist for Paediatric Echocardiography
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, SW17 0QTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£66,274 to £73,496
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
St George's Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Lead Cardiac Physiologist to manage paediatric and neonatal echocardiography services within a Leve...
You will be expected to lead the training and development of Cardiac Physiologists and Neonatal and specialist Paediatric medical staff. The post holder would be expected to support and mentor trainees in achieving EACVI accreditation in Congenital Heart Disease and would themselves be given support with their own continued professional development to attend lectures, seminars, and relevant courses.They will coordinate CPD, education, and cross-site training at designated tertiary centres and ensure a high-quality service by monitoring and updating departmental policies, protocols, and processes as appropriate.
You will be required to have AHCS/RCCP or HCPC registration and have BSc in Clinical Physiology or AHCS PTP or STP equivalency certificate.Full certification in EACVI Congenital Heart Disease is mandatory for this role. We welcome interest from all skilled Cardiac Physiologists/Clinical Scientists with a suitable background in paediatric echocardiography.
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or recognized equivalent
- Appropriate certification in Congenital Heart Disease (e.g., EACVI)
- RCCP or AHCS registration as clinical physiologist
Desirable: - MSc in Cardiology; - HCPC state registration as a Clinical Scientist/STP equivalent; - Clinical Skills Assessment qualification
Experience
Essential
- Expert knowledge of paediatric and neonatal cardiac pathologies
- Strong experience of performing complex paeds Echo
- Paediatric Immediate Life Support (pILS)
Desirable: - Teaching experience within a clinical environment
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Proactive approach to quality control and service improvements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience of managing service contracts and tender agreements
- Capable of working with a high degree of autonomy where required.
Desirable: - Leadership & Management Qualification
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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