Senior Clinical Fellow - Echocardiography

Overview

The cardiac non‑invasive diagnostic department performs over 30,000 non‑invasive procedures per annum and 4,000 visits to the CRM device clinic. The Echo department features the latest cardiac ultrasound equipment in an all‑encompassing digital echo lab. It provides transthoracic, TOE, 3‑D, DSE and stress exercise echo and contrast studies for all specialties in the Trust. King's College Hospital is a renowned research institution and encourages participation in new and ongoing projects.

The post holder will be responsible for contributing on a full‑time basis to the clinical workload of the department and also providing more limited medical support to non‑invasive cardiology in general. The role will involve clinical and echo cardiographic assessment, patient selection, and programming, as well as application of advanced echo techniques in a high‑volume setting. The successful candidate will maintain the department’s high standards of patient care and support teaching and research activities.

Highly skilled in clinical and echo cardiographic assessment, patient selection, and programming, with proven experience in advanced aspects of Echo. Experience in a high‑volume echo department is desirable. The candidate should be able to work independently and collaboratively within a leading teaching Trust.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts. With a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year, and more than 15,000 staff across five sites, the Trust delivers a full range of local and specialist services. Its vision, “Strong Roots, Global Reach”, emphasizes bold, brilliant people and outstanding care, while fostering leadership in research, innovation and education.

The Trust prioritises sustainability through its Green Plan, aiming for net‑zero carbon by 2040/2045.