Advertised location: Shetland
Advertised salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Employment type: Permanent
Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cardiology) (Ref: 260381)
Substantive
Full Time – 36 hours per week
Band 7 - Salary Range £52,845 - £61,466 per annum
Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum
Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available
We are seeking a motivated, highly experienced cardiology nurse, to lead, influence and deliver our cardiac services across NHS Shetland. The post is based in secondary care outreaching to Primary Care.
As the Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will lead the cardiac nursing team, whilst ensuring that safe and effective evidence based, person centred cardiac care is delivered, which will include the delivery of heart failure nurse-led clinics, the delivery of cardiac rehabilitation, whilst supporting the cardioversion service.
You will have excellent communication, interpersonal, organisation and teaching skills, together with an enthusiasm to develop new ideas. Proven evidence of professional development, advanced practice, determination, drive and commitment are essential for this post, whilst the ability to work autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team setting across all settings is essential.
The post holder will receive full support from the Consultant Cardiologist and the Specialist Nurses Team Leader and will be given the opportunity to develop/expand their skills and knowledge base to an advanced level, essential for the role
For an informal discussion, please contact Marie Hurson (Nurse Consultant Cardiology) on 07500883949 or via email – marie.hurson@nhs.scot
Closing date: 25/10/2026
Interview date: 10/11/2026
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