Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cardiology)
Job reference: 263380
Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466 per annum)
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 36
Location: Gilbert Bain Hospital, Shetland
Department: Specialist Nursing Team
Employer: NHS Shetland

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.

Benefits

• Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum
• Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available

Informal discussion
For an informal discussion, please contact Marie Hurson (Nurse Consultant Cardiology) on 07500883949 or via email marie.hurson@nhs.scot.

Closing date: 29/11/2026
Interview date: 15/12/2026

Pre-employment check
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.