Highly Specialist Echocardiographer - Wimpole Street
Accepting applications until: 28-Sep-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 28-Sep-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Wimpole Street Clinic
- Town
- London
- Postcode
- W1G 9RU
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £58,133 - £65,261 Dependant on experience
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inc HCA)
Specialty
- Main area
- Echocardiography
Guy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Guy’s is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas’ has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.
Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King’s Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King’s College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of ‘good’. Our adult community services achieved a rating of ‘outstanding’.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS.
Job overview
Are you an experienced Echocardiographer committed to delivering excellence in patient care? Would you like to further develop your skills within a world-class imaging centre in the heart of London?
We are looking for a motivated and highly skilled professional to join our expert team. This role offers an excellent work–life balance, exposure to a diverse range of clinical pathologies, and the opportunity to work alongside leading specialists in Echocardiography within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. You will also be encouraged to contribute to teaching, service development, and continuous learning.
If you hold BSE, EACVI, or an equivalent Echocardiography accreditation, have experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care, we would love to hear from you.
If you are looking to take the next step in your career or seeking a fresh challenge where your expertise are recognised and your professional development is supported, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
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The post holder will work as a member of the Private Patient team and play a significant part in the ongoing development of this new facility. Our clinic's weekday working hours run from 8am to 8pm, with varing shift patterns.
All Wimpole Street staff rotate to the Royal Brompton site. This rotation is mandatory, as it provides exposure across multiple sites and helps consolidate echocardiography skills.
The post holder will perform a range of echo examinations. The role offers applicants the opportunity to remain up-to-date with new developments and trends in 3D echocardiography, stress echocardiography, contrast studies, and strain imaging.
The post holder is expected to work as an effective and responsible practitioner, supporting others and the wider team, in a flexible and approachable manner.
Working for our organisation
The Trust has a well-established and strong brand within the private patient sector. In 2016, RB&HH Specialist Care invested in a new private outpatient and diagnostic clinic, centrally located in the Harley Street medical area.
The Wimpole Street Diagnostic Services Department has an exceptionally high staff satisfaction rating, with all team members valued and respected for their unique contributions to a world-class service. The facility is equipped with a wide range of state-of-the-art technology, including PET, CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, non-invasive testing, and lung function services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To independently perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms in accordance with departmental protocols.
Write comprehensive clinical reports in a timely manner and escalate any new findings for clinical review.
Manage own CPD including echocardiography re-accreditation
Establish and maintain good working relationships with all members of the organisation.
Maintain patient confidentiality in line with Trust policies.
Actively participate in meetings
Ensure that all equipment is in working order and promptly report faults without delay.
Evaluate and assess new equipment prior to purchase in collaboration with the Echo lead.
Demonstrate an understanding of the health and safety risks associated with echocardiography, particularly the ergonomic challenges encountered during scanning, and consistently apply appropriate techniques and safe working practices to minimise the risk of musculoskeletal injury to oneself.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate essential experience of performing and reporting echocardiograms independently
- Years of experience
- Knowledge and practical experience in at least one specialist area e.g. stress echo, congenital heart disease
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of practical understanding of using advanced echo modalities e.g. 3D, strain
- Experience of leading a small project within a team e.g. QA, audits, patient experience funds
- Experience of multiple site rotation
Skills
Essential criteria
- Use of different Echo scanners from different vendors
- Experience of applying theory into practice
- Experience of verbally or written communication with various stakeholders e.g. consultants, admin, other allied health professionals
- Stock management
Desirable criteria
- Presentation at conference or MDT
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- BSE, European or equivalent accreditation qualification in specialist area
- Demonstrate experience in managing clinically unstable patients
Desirable criteria
- ILS certification
- Cannulation skills
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sitali Mushemi-Blake
- Job title
- Lead Echocardiography
- Email address
- [email protected]
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