Principal Cardiac Physiologist

NHS Shetland Board; Scotland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Island Allowance

Excellent Relocation Package

Job summary

NHS Shetland Board is seeking a substantive Principal Cardiac Physiologist to lead and develop the Cardiac Physiology Service in a unique island setting. The role focuses on strategic leadership, service delivery and collaborating with regional partners to reduce patient travel.

The post offers a Band 8a salary (£65,125 - £70,303) with Distant Island Allowance and an excellent relocation package, in a remote health system that provides modern facilities and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Evidence of leadership in cardiac physiology services.
• Experience leading service development and collaborations.
• PVG scheme clearance or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the Cardiac Physiology Service in NHS Shetland.
• Drive delivery of diagnostics with regional collaboration to minimise patient travel.
• Oversee staffing, clinics, equipment and data systems.

Skills

Cardiac physiology

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team development

Tools

GE echocardiography machines

Job description

Substantive

Full Time 36 hours per week

Band 8a – Salary Range £65,125 - £70,303 annum

Plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum

Excellent Relocation Package of £8000 available

Lead, Shape and Deliver Cardiac Physiology Services in a Unique Island Setting

We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Principal Cardiac Physiologist to lead and develop our Cardiac Physiology Service within NHS Shetland. This is a rare opportunity to take on a scientific leadership role in a remote and rural health system. The service provides locally delivered diagnostics wherever possible, supported by digital pathways and collaboration with regional partners to reduce patient travel.

The Cardiac Physiology Department is a well-equipped, modern service including:

• Dedicated treatment rooms and clinic space
• Two GE echocardiography machines (portable and E9)
• Echopac reporting system and established database
• Sentinel system for Holter monitoring
• Treadmill testing facilities and pacing programmers
• Physiologist-led vetting of referrals with the administration supported by the Patient Focussed Booking Team

Come and join us in Shetland it’s a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org

Closing date: 10th January 2027

Interview date: TBC

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.