Generic Advanced Clinical Specialist - Cardiology

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

We are seeking to recruit a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join the NHS Lanarkshire Cardiology Specialist Nurse team, based at University Hospital Monklands.

The successful candidate will work as an autonomous practitioner within the Rapid Access Chest Pain Service to provide specialist patient centred care, making high level clinical decisions during patient assessment to provide diagnosis, treatment plan, follow up and discharge. Relevant clinical experience, expert knowledge within cardiology and an accredited clinical examination qualification is essential, non-medical prescriber qualification is desirable (or willing to undertake). Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills are required.

What You'll Bring

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

For informal discussion, please contact Mhairi Harthill, Lead Cardiology Nurse Specialist, 01698 752254 or [email protected]

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Stephanie McNeill, Recruitment Administrator on [email protected] (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Interested?

Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, right‑to‑work requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application

You can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information Pack

Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.**