Cardiac Rehabilitation Assistant
Previous applicants need not re\-apply.
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.
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.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for further information regarding this vacancy.
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