Home-Visit Cardiac Rehab Specialist

Newcastle Hospitals; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Worker to join the Community Cardiology team. You will visit patients in their own homes, deliver and support individualized exercise programmes, and work alongside a Band 7 physiotherapist to promote recovery after MI, PCI, cardiac surgery or heart failure.

They require a driver with business insurance and provide clinical supervision and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent qualification/experience
• Level 3 Exercise to Music qualification
• BACPR completion of a Trust or other HCA development programme
• Good literacy and numeracy skills

Responsibilities

• Assist Nurses and Physiotherapists in providing high-quality patient care in the community.
• Check baseline observations before delivering prescribed exercise plans.
• Cover cardiac rehabilitation phase 3 group work at four Centres across the City.
• Provide home visits and support the prescribed exercise programme.
• Offer ongoing support and clinical supervision as required.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Blood pressure monitoring

Emergency action

Professional development

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Level 3 Exercise to Music

BACPR completion/training

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Worker to join the Community Cardiology team. You will visit patients in their own homes, deliver and support individualized exercise programmes, and work alongside a Band 7 physiotherapist to promote recovery after MI, PCI, cardiac surgery or heart failure.

They require a driver with business insurance and provide clinical supervision and ongoing training.