Nurse Consultant- Cardiology

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cardiac nursing team
• Ensure safe and effective evidence-based, person-centred cardiac care is delivered
• Deliver heart failure nurse-led clinics
• Deliver cardiac rehabilitation
• Support the cardioversion service

Requirements

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organization, and teaching skills
• An enthusiasm to develop new ideas
• Proven evidence of professional development, advanced practice, determination, drive, and commitment
• The ability to work autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team setting across all settings

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include a degree in nursing and registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).

Skills

• Leadership and management skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational and teaching skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum
• Relocation Assistance of up to £8,000 available

Pay

Band 8A - Salary Range £65,125 - £70,303 per annum

Schedule

Full Time – 36 hours per week