Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS Scotland; Lerwick; Teletrabalho; GBP 53 000 - 61 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Distant Islands Allowance £2,578 perAn

Relocation Assistance up to £8,000

Resumo da oferta

Gilbert Bain Hospital in Shetland is seeking an Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cardiology) to lead the cardiac nursing team across NHS Shetland, delivering evidence-based, person-centred cardiovascular care in secondary care with outreach to primary care. This substantive, full-time post offers a Band 7 salary range and attractive allowances and relocation support.

Qualificações

• Active nursing registration with the NMC.
• Evidence of advanced practice in cardiology.
• Commitment to leading and teaching multidisciplinary teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the cardiac nursing team across NHS Shetland.
• Deliver heart failure nurse-led clinics.
• Oversee delivery of cardiac rehabilitation.
• Support the cardioversion service.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Cardiology

Clinical nursing

Education/teaching

Formação académica

Nursing qualification with current registration

Advanced clinical practice in Cardiology

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Gilbert Bain Hospital

Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cardiology) (Ref: 263380)

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

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.

Closing date: 29/11/2026

Interview date: 15/12/2026

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