Assistant Cardiac Rehabilitation Practitioner

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Carlisle is seeking an Assistant Cardiac Rehabilitation Practitioner for a 12-month fixed-term role. The successful candidate will manage patient care, promote self-management, and undertake administrative duties within the cardiac rehab team. This position offers 27 days of holiday, flexible working options, and a competitive NHS pension scheme. Ideal for those with relevant healthcare qualifications and experience in patient management. Apply promptly to ensure consideration.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Excellent development opportunities

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing patients with cardiac conditions.
• Ability to promote self-management.
• Familiarity with administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload within the Cardiac Rehab team.
• Promote self-management and third sector services.
• Organize and manage the flow of patients through rehab programmes.
• Undertake administrative duties like appointment booking.

Skills

Assessment and treatment skills

Patient management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in healthcare

Job description

Assistant Cardiac Rehabilitation Practitioner

Band 4, up to 30hrs a week across site - 12 month Fixed Term.

The NCIC East Cardiac Rehabilitation team provides services to patients from the Carlisle and Eden area. The team currently provides cardiac rehab at 3 sites: Cumberland Infirmary, Penrith Hospital, and West Cumberland Hospital. Our main aim is to promote and facilitate an optimum return to function for all patients referred to the service, including promotion of self‑management and referral for phase 4 rehab on discharge.

The post holder will work as part of the cardiac rehab service at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, and West Cumberland Hospital which is jointly run with specialist cardiac rehab nurses and physiotherapists from both sites. Work will involve maintaining a high standard of patient care by planning, undertaking and evaluating clinical interventions of management within a framework established by the Clinical Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload within the Cardiac Rehab team, carrying out assessment and treatment for patients with a wide range of cardiac conditions.
• Promote self‑management and third sector services once patients have finished their cardiac rehab programme.
• Organise and manage the flow of patients through phase 3 of the cardiac rehabilitation programmes independently.
• Undertake administrative duties, including searching for investigation results, appointment booking and photocopying.

Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate through salary deduction.

DBS Charges (If applicable to the post):

• Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40, deducted from salary over a 4‑month period or as a one‑off payment.
• Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40, deducted from salary over a 4‑month period or as a one‑off payment.

Benefits

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years.
• Flexible working scheme.
• NHS discounts.*
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work.*
• Excellent opportunities for development.
• Competitive NHS pension scheme.
• Vivup – a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems.

Equal Opportunity and EEE Statements

Applicants who are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our policy for eligible vacancies.

Additional Information

• We encourage you to document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
• Applications are processed promptly; this post may close earlier than the specified closing date, so apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
• Candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified via email to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time, usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.

For further information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.