Principal Cardiac Physiologist (PCP)

Principal Cardiac Physiologist (Ref: 248612)

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

For an informal discussion, please contact Lucy Wilson, Diagnostics Care Lead on 01595 743000.

Closing date: 7th June 2026

Interview date: 15th June 2026

• This post has been provisionally banded under Agenda for Change and is subject to review

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.

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.