King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chief Echocardiographer
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Band 7 Echocardiographer
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Band 7 Echocardiographer to join our internationally recognised Echo service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic cardiac diagnostics department at a leading UK teaching and research hospital; and is ideal for an experienced echocardiographer seeking career progression within a supportive, forward-thinking and high-profile cardiac centre.
Responsibilities
- Act as a specialist Echocardiographer within a multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with principal physiologists, imaging consultants, administrative staff, junior colleagues and support services to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Independently perform and interpret a broad range of diagnostic echocardiography studies, including advanced techniques such as 3D imaging and GLS, producing accurate, timely reports in line with BSE standards and Trust protocols.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and international guidelines to ensure ongoing clinical excellence and technical competence.
- Effectively manage and prioritise workload to meet service demands, coordinating inpatient and outpatient activity and ensuring timely completion of studies and reports.
- Contribute to the operational delivery of the service through participation in appraisal, performance review, service development and delegated supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
- Support the monitoring and management of echocardiography equipment and consumables, escalating issues as required to maintain service continuity.
- Promote a patient-focused, multidisciplinary approach and actively contribute to innovation, service improvement and the adoption of advanced echocardiography practice across the department and wider Trust.
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Requirements
- Applicants must hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent), relevant specialist cardiac training, and recognised echo accreditation (BSE, EACVI or equivalent).
- Experience in advanced echo techniques, including stress, 3D and contrast imaging, is highly desirable.
About the Department
The department is a fully digital service equipped with state-of-the-art cardiac ultrasound systems, including Philips and GE platforms. Reporting and post-processing are supported by ISCV and TomTec, ensuring high-quality, standardised echo reporting.
We deliver a comprehensive range of investigations, including transthoracic echo with 3D and GLS, stress echo (Dobutamine, Exercise and Valve), contrast /bubble studies, and TOE.
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About the Trust
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Emily Denman
- Job title: Principal Echocardiographer
- Email address: emily.denman@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 020 3299 4805
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