Rehabilitation Assistant - Cardiac Rehab

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a part-time Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant in a dynamic Cardiac Rehabilitation Team. This role offers the chance to work closely with qualified Physiotherapists and Nursing staff, providing therapeutic care and rehabilitation to cardiac patients. You will engage directly with patients, encouraging them through their exercise programs while managing your own caseload. Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team that values communication and empathy, and play a crucial role in enhancing patient care. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• GCSE pass level or equivalent required for this role.
• Health and social care related course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified Physiotherapists in delivering Cardiac rehab care.
• Support exercise programmes and report back to the team.
• Motivate patients to maximize their rehabilitation potential.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Self-motivation

Prioritization

Experience with Cardiac Patients

Flexible Working Approach

Education

GCSE pass level or equivalent

Health and social care related course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area: Rehabilitation Therapy
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term)
Hours: Part time - 17.5 hours per week
Job ref: 349-CSS-6977555*

Site: North Manchester General Hospital
Town: Manchester
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 Per Annum (Pro Rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/02/2025 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant in the Cardiac rehabilitation Team at North Manchester General Hospital for 12 months. You will be working as part of a Therapy Team to assist the qualified Physiotherapists and Nursing staff in the provision of therapeutic care and rehabilitation in an outpatient setting.

You will be working predominantly with Cardiac patients; therefore, you will need to have an empathetic nature and excellent communication skills. You will have the opportunity to work with the wider multidisciplinary teams and help in the planning of patient care. The role will also involve some administrative tasks and equipment management; general IT skills are required.

You should be able to work as directed by the qualified therapists but also be confident and competent in carrying your own caseload and reporting back to the team. You should therefore be able to demonstrate the ability to motivate patients to maximise their rehabilitation potential.

Main duties of the job

1. Assisting the qualified Physiotherapists and the nurses in the delivery of high-quality Cardiac rehab care to patients.
2. Working directly with patients to support exercise programmes as directed by the Physiotherapists and Nursing staff and reporting back.
3. Assisting the team with some administrative tasks related to the cardiac rehab team.
4. Working with the wider multidisciplinary team and feeding information into and back from the therapy team.
5. Demonstrating excellent communication skills with patients, their families, and the multidisciplinary team.
6. Motivating and encouraging patients with their therapy, and demonstrating an empathetic nature.
7. Completing administrative tasks and equipment management, including note writing and data collection for audit purposes.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of achievement at GCSE pass level or equivalent.
• Achievement of specialty-specific therapy competences within 1 year of appointment.
• Health and social care related course.

Skills/Knowledge

• Previous experience of working and communicating with the public in a health care setting.
• Current relevant experience of caring for cardiac patients.
• Experience of working within an exercise/physical activity environment.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and an ability to prioritise own workload.

Knowledge & Experience

• Proficient I.T. skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of working in a healthcare/social care environment.