A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic Cardiac Rehabilitation Assistant to join our friendly Cardiac Rehabilitation department.
The role involves supporting Cardiac Nurse Specialists and Exercise Physiologists in the delivery of Cardiac Rehab. Duties include assisting during the exercise classes by demonstrating techniques, and providing support during the gym or virtual sessions. Other duties include supporting the Cardiac Nurse during pre-admission and post MI clinics. There will also be basic administration duties, telephone calls, data input, stock taking and ordering.
The post involves cross site working between Sandwell and City hospital as well as some evening work. Training will be provided to achieve competence.
Main duties of the job
To participate in the provision of Cardiac Rehabilitation exercise programmes under the supervision of a qualified Exercise Physiologist or Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Nurse.
You will need to have the ability to work in a busy challenging gym environment demonstrating physical exercise techniques to patients following their cardiac event.
You will also need to be physically fit in order to move and set up equipment in the gym.
Qualifications
- Work towards NVQ Level 2 or equivalent through on the job training over several months
- Recognised qualification in health and social care or Cardiac Rehabilitation
Experience
- Working as part of a team
- Previous experience of working in a Cardiac Rehabilitation care setting
Personal Qualities
- Demonstrate empathy and a caring approach to patients
- Reliable, flexible and self motivated
Management/Supervision/Co-ordination Skills
- Able to organise and manage own caseload effectively
- Proficient in reading and writing English
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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