Band 8a £65,125 - £70,303 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 per annum
Permanent, 36 hours per week
Overview
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACNS) in Cardiology to lead and deliver high‑quality, nurse‑led cardiac care across the Western Isles. The role involves advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for patients living with cardiac disease, working across hospital and community settings as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
* Lead the Cardiac Specialist Nursing Service, managing a caseload of around 300 patients and supporting approximately 15 new referrals each week.
* Ensure safe, effective nurse‑led cardiology clinics—including heart failure, cardiac rehabilitation, familial hypercholesterolaemia and chest pain assessment—while maintaining strong links with off‑island consultant‑led services.
* Play a key role in clinical decision‑making, service development, education and providing specialist advice to colleagues, patients and families.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with substantial experience in managing cardiac conditions.
* Advanced clinical assessment skills and independent prescribing ability.
* Strong leadership and autonomous practice, able to work across professional and geographical boundaries.
Benefits
* Band 8a salary of £65,125 – £70,303 per annum.
* Plus £1,461 Distant Islands Allowance.
* Permanent post based in Stornoway with relocation expenses to support successful candidates moving to the Western Isles (the post is not eligible for relocation expenses).
#J-18808-Ljbffr