Cardiac Clinical Nurse Specialist / Trainee Cardiac Nurse Specialist - Band 5 or 6 (Annex 21) - SG

Job Title: Cardiac Clinical Nurse Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative nurse to join NHS Fife's Community Cardiac Specialist Nurse Team as a Cardiac Clinical Nurse Specialist.

The Cardiac CNS Service operates Monday to Friday during business hours, providing holistic and evidence-based specialist care to individuals diagnosed with various cardiac conditions across Fife. The service has bases at Stratheden Hospital and Lynebank Hospital, with the successful candidate based at Stratheden but working across Fife as required. Responsibilities include the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the service to enhance management, treatment, and support for patients with cardiac conditions and their families. The aim is to support self-management, improve quality of life, and reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Band 6: Experienced Cardiac CNS with a non-medical prescribing qualification and Level 11 postgraduate qualifications in clinical assessment & decision-making. Support colleagues in your role.
• Band 5 to Band 6 (Annex 21): Experienced nurse with significant cardiology experience, educated to degree level with recent CPD, willing to undertake the above qualifications.

Skills and Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work autonomously, utilizing clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Reliable and efficient travel across various sites and patient homes across Fife is required.

Additional Information

Candidates must specify on their application which post they are applying for. Trainees are paid a percentage of the pay band maximum during training, dependent on the duration. For informal enquiries, contact Katrina Wilson, Lead Nurse, at .

Note: Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check, including potential PVG Scheme membership. For details, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes .

NHS Fife is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusive employment practices, welcoming applications from all sections of society. We support flexible working, family-friendly policies, and reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence.