Assistant Cardiac Rehabilitation Practitioner
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Cardiac Rehabilitation Practitioner, Band 4 up to 60hrs per week across site. 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/referral for phase 4 rehab on discharge from the service. The post holders will work as part of the Cardiac rehabilitation 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. Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for a manageable caseload within the Cardiac rehab team, carrying out assessment and treatment for patients with a wide range of cardiac conditions. They will also take an active role in promoting self-management and third sector services once patients have finished their cardiac rehab programme. The post holder will independently organise and manage the flow of patients through phase 3 of the cardiac rehabilitation programmes. The post-holder will undertake administrative duties including searching for investigation results, appointment booking, and photocopying. About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high-quality care every time'. Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation, we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria, we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport, and others. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Person Specification
Qualifications
Foundation degree or Level 5 qualification in health and social care/sports and exercise (e.g., DipHE, HND, etc.) BACPR phase 4 certification or equivalent Experience
Working with fitness equipment Working with the general public of all ages and backgrounds BLS certificate Experience working within Cardiac rehabilitation Experience exercising people with chronic health conditions Health promotion Knowledge
Awareness of cardiovascular policies and guidelines Ability to plan and deliver a physical activity programme for cardiac patients Clear understanding of the benefits of exercise and a commitment to the promotion of physical activity Health and safety experience Use of outcome measures Skills and Aptitudes
Good organisational skills Able to work independently Able to assess the service user's progress and work alongside the specialist nurses to create person-centred goals. Ability to motivate and enhance a service user's experience Ability to teach practical skills Personal Circumstances
Promotion of care, compassion, competence, communication, and commitment to the role Flexibility within working hours Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust £26,530 to £29,114 a year dependent on experience.
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North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Cardiac Rehabilitation Practitioner, Band 4 up to 60hrs per week across site. 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/referral for phase 4 rehab on discharge from the service. The post holders will work as part of the Cardiac rehabilitation 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. Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for a manageable caseload within the Cardiac rehab team, carrying out assessment and treatment for patients with a wide range of cardiac conditions. They will also take an active role in promoting self-management and third sector services once patients have finished their cardiac rehab programme. The post holder will independently organise and manage the flow of patients through phase 3 of the cardiac rehabilitation programmes. The post-holder will undertake administrative duties including searching for investigation results, appointment booking, and photocopying. About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high-quality care every time'. Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation, we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria, we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport, and others. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Person Specification
Qualifications
Foundation degree or Level 5 qualification in health and social care/sports and exercise (e.g., DipHE, HND, etc.) BACPR phase 4 certification or equivalent Experience
Working with fitness equipment Working with the general public of all ages and backgrounds BLS certificate Experience working within Cardiac rehabilitation Experience exercising people with chronic health conditions Health promotion Knowledge
Awareness of cardiovascular policies and guidelines Ability to plan and deliver a physical activity programme for cardiac patients Clear understanding of the benefits of exercise and a commitment to the promotion of physical activity Health and safety experience Use of outcome measures Skills and Aptitudes
Good organisational skills Able to work independently Able to assess the service user's progress and work alongside the specialist nurses to create person-centred goals. Ability to motivate and enhance a service user's experience Ability to teach practical skills Personal Circumstances
Promotion of care, compassion, competence, communication, and commitment to the role Flexibility within working hours Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust £26,530 to £29,114 a year dependent on experience.
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