Cardiology Nurse Specialist/Trainee

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cardiology Nurse Specialist/Trainee to join their specialist team. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in cardiology while providing essential nursing interventions for patients with cardiac diseases. You will be responsible for leading nurse-led cardiac care, focusing on rehabilitation and arrhythmias. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a passion for patient care. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA, or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of acute coronary syndrome and myocardial infarction.
• Leading nurse-led cardiac care across Tayside & North East Fife.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Cardiology Experience

Nursing Skills

Education

Degree in Nursing

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Location: Ninewells Hospital, Dundee

Department: Cardiology

Roles: Cardiology Nurse Specialist, Band 7 / Trainee, Band 6 Annex 21 para 2 (i)

Hours: Full Time – 37 Hours, Mon-Fri

We are seeking an experienced registered nurse to join our specialist nursing teams within Cardiology. The successful candidate will become an integral part of the team, developing skills and knowledge in the specialty, and supporting the delivery of specialist nursing interventions for patients with cardiac diseases & conditions. Responsibilities include assessment of acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, post-surgery patients, and outpatient reviews.

The post involves leading nurse-led cardiac care across Tayside & North East Fife, focusing initially on cardiac rehabilitation, arrhythmia, and heart failure. The role requires autonomous working within a multidisciplinary team, with services delivered across Tayside.

Applicants must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA, or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register, with evidence of continuing professional development, ideally educated to degree level or working towards it. Experience in cardiology and post-registration experience are essential, with leadership experience preferred.

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills are necessary, as well as the ability to travel across Tayside, including Angus, PRI, and Ninewells.

For informal enquiries, contact Christine Freel, Senior Nurse Cardiology Services, at 01382 633852 or via email at [e-mail].

Hours of work: 37 hours per week.

Applicants will be contacted by email if shortlisted. Please regularly check your email, including spam/junk folders.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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