Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography
About this job
Job Advert Skip to main content
document.body.className = ((document.body.className) ? document.body.className + ' js-enabled' : 'js-enabled');
Cookies on NHS Jobs
We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site.
To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose.
Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies
Menu
Menu Close menu
BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service.
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
Location: Kingston, Surrey (Outer London)
Salary: Band 7 agenda for change salary plus outer London weighting and currently a 15% R&R premium (on base rate salary)
Job Summary:Band 7 Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with experience in performing and reporting adult transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) to join our expanding service and develop their knowledge and skills.
To be successful in this post you must be capable of providing an excellent level of clinical competence and knowledge in echocardiography and be a team player. The post holder should also be a positive role model and possess good communication, organisational and assertiveness skills.
Applicants should have a BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent and at least 2 years postgraduate experience in performing and reporting TTE independently, together with British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) Level 2 Adult TTE Accreditation (or equivalent). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of the echocardiography service, including development of subspecialty expertise as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Following the recent successful bid to develop a cardio-respiratory Community Diagnostic Hub on the Kingston Hospital site, we are looking to recruit additional echocardiographers to support the expansion of the local service. This comes on a background of recent significant investment in the echocardiography department at Kingston hospital, including the purchase of several GE E95/S70 machines and a new echocardiography reporting platform, and appointment of a clinical lead Consultant Cardiologist with expertise in echocardiography to support development of an advanced echocardiography service, which now includes contrast/bubble, stress and transoesophageal echocardiography.
The echocardiography department at Kingston Hospital provides a routine outpatient and inpatient TTE service, with additional specialised services as above. We have a weekly review and teaching meeting attended by consultants, registrars, cardiac physiologists and junior staff. All physiologists are encouraged to attend relevant courses/meetings as continued professional development is important to our team and post-graduate exams are actively encouraged. Our department has a strong emphasis on teaching/training of echocardiographers, specialist registrars and newly qualified junior members of staff. The successful candidate would show an ongoing commitment to training in the department.
About us
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an acute general hospital serving South West London and Surrey. We are situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by Royal Parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.
We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. We have a superb reputation for innovation in the field of healthcare and have recently been awarded an outstanding rating from CQC for caring and leadership.
Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits
The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance. We have a dedicated staff wellbeing website, offering a range of resources to aid professional wellbeing and provide support with personal health and wellbeing.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year Additional 15% RRP on basic salary for first 12 months
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
396-8210526-DE-GV-Z
Job locations
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy road
Kingston
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
NB: ensure any supporting statements align with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
NB: ensure any supporting statements align with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
- BSE (or equivalent) accreditation
Desirable
- RCCP registration.
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient (at least 2 years postgraduate) TTE experience to perform and report independently.
Desirable
- Experience of training junior members of staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
- BSE (or equivalent) accreditation
Desirable
- RCCP registration.
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient (at least 2 years postgraduate) TTE experience to perform and report independently.
Desirable
- Experience of training junior members of staff.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy road
Kingston
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy road
Kingston
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist
Gemma Arnold
02089346307
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year Additional 15% RRP on basic salary for first 12 months
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
396-8210526-DE-GV-Z
Job locations
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy road
Kingston
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
Support links
© Crown copyright
Market insight
Explore related jobs
Similar jobs
Assistant Patient Pathway Coordinator
Specialist Audiologist
Consultant Anaesthetist
Band 5 Occupational Therapy - Rotational programme
Laboratory Manager - Andrology
Advanced Orthoptist - Stroke Lead
Frequently asked questions
What salary can I expect?
This listing does not show a salary. Similar roles in United Kingdom often pay around 42 742 £ (median of 22 230 offers).
How do I apply for this job?
Open the original source page and contact the employer there. Finder never charges job seekers.
Are these jobs up to date?
Yes. Finder regularly refreshes vacancies from public sources and removes closed offers.