Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography
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Band 7 Chief Cardiac Physiologist
The Band 7 Chief Cardiac Physiologist will play a leading role in the provision of specialist echocardiography services within the Cardiology Department. The post-holder will be instrumental in the development and day-to-day delivery of both Valve Clinic and the Physiologist-Led Stress echocardiography services.
This highly specialised role involves autonomous practice in advanced echocardiography, including independent acquisition, interpretation, and reporting of complex studies. The post-holder will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to the assessment and management of patients with valvular heart disease and suspected coronary artery disease.
You will be responsible for ensuring service quality, clinical governance, and adherence to BSE standards, as well as supervising junior physiologists and supporting service development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing cardiac diagnostic services across the trust sites Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital, specialising in the field of Echocardiography.
- Performing a range of highly specialist cardiac ultrasound investigations, measurements and analysis, interpreting findings and issuing final clinically diagnostic reports to a competent and highly professional standard.
- Providing assistance in the performance of cardiac investigations relevant to your specialist field.
- Assisting in the supervision and training of other echocardiographers, cardiac physiologists, doctors, and students.
- Assisting the lead Cardiac Physiologist in the provision, organisation, and development of the services of the department, including some administrative and housekeeping tasks.
- Maintaining accreditations with the relevant professional bodies/societies.
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Qualifications and Experience:
- Clinical Physiology BSc degree combined with appropriate technical training and Echocardiography accreditation (BSE or EACVI).
Continuous Professional Development:
- We actively encourage continuous professional development with staff attending conferences and courses.
About the Trust:
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
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We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
Flexible Working:
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
Equality and Inclusion:
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates.
Application Process:
Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Contact Information:
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Zak Rossaye
- Job Title: Echocardiography Service Manager
- Email Address: zak.rossaye@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 07711286180
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