Health Care Assistant

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is offering an exciting opportunity for a Cardiac Rehabilitation Health Care Assistant. This full-time role entails supporting the Nursing and Exercise Team in delivering a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programme, primarily in outpatient clinics. The ideal candidate will assist in accurately recording patient observations and support the exercise team in delivery. The role is based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital with some work anticipated at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. Join our dedicated team to make a difference in patient care.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Learning and development support

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or similar field preferred.
• Ability to support patients and work as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of cardiac rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered Nurse in outpatient clinics.
• Assist in delivering the cardiac rehabilitation exercise programme.
• Accurately record patient observations.

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital Heart Assessment Team for a Cardiac Rehabilitation Health Care Assistant. This is a full time role (37.5 hours per week), hours to be worked Monday to Friday. The role will be based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital however there may be the need to work across site at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

The role will involve supporting the Nursing and Exercise Team in delivering a comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme focusing on supporting outpatient clinics held within the Department and supporting the Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise programme (gym based).

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide support and assist the registered Nurse and Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Team in meeting the needs of patients who participate in the cardiac rehabilitation education and exercise programme and will provide support in the outpatient clinics. This will involve accurately undertaking and recording patient observations and supporting the exercise team with the delivery of the exercise programme.

Working for your organisation

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

As a Trust we are passionate about helping our staff to achieve their career aspirations and can offer a variety of learning and development opportunities to support continued professional development.