Cardiac Rehabilitation Lead Practitioner JD (PDF, 184.4KB)

Katalysysts; Swindon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you to lead a dedicated team of Cardiac Rehabilitation professionals at a renowned healthcare institution. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, working both virtually and face-to-face with patients, and implementing evidence-based rehabilitation programmes tailored to individual needs. You will be at the forefront of enhancing patient care, ensuring that cardiac patients and their families receive the best support from diagnosis through to recovery. Join a supportive environment that values work-life balance and offers flexible working arrangements, making this a fulfilling career choice for those passionate about making a difference in cardiac health.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional with experience in cardiology.
• Strong communication and clinical evaluation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a caseload of cardiac rehabilitation patients.
• Implement and evaluate rehabilitation programmes for patients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Evaluation Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered Healthcare Professional in Physiotherapy

Diploma/Degree in Nursing or Degree in Physiotherapy

Relevant Post-graduate Level 3 Course in Cardiac Rehabilitation

Job description

Cardiac Rehabilitation Lead Practitioner JD

Join to apply for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Lead Practitioner role at Katalysysts Consulting.

Location: Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday but subject to change)

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum

Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the experienced team of Cardiac Rehabilitation nurses and exercise therapists at the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Cardiac Rehabilitation programme delivered by the team has current British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) GREEN certification status.

You should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Your vision and leadership will drive you to further develop this service to meet the individual needs of cardiac patients along with their families/carers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as a clinical expert in their area of practice.
2. Manage own caseload of inpatients and outpatients.
3. Work clinically as an autonomous practitioner in virtual and face-to-face Cardiac Rehabilitation clinics.
4. Demonstrate evidence-based physical assessment and clinical evaluation skills.
5. Offer specialist information, advice and support to patients/carers from the time of diagnosis, throughout treatment and follow-up.
6. Implement and evaluate rehabilitation programmes which are integrated as part of the patient's ongoing care in both the hospital and community settings.

Qualifications:

• Registered Healthcare Professional in Physiotherapy and/or Registered Nurse
• Diploma/Degree in nursing or degree in physiotherapy
• Relevant post-graduate level 3 course in cardiac Rehabilitation, cardiology, cardiothoracic nursing or coronary care

Experience:

• Significant experience of working within a Cardiology setting
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.

Thank you for expressing interest in this role.