Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

The purpose of this role is to assist in the delivery of a comprehensive, high quality cardiac rehabilitation service.

The post holder will support in the provision, of secondary prevention, education and exercise supervision to those patients who have experienced a Myocardial Infarction, PCI, heart surgery or been diagnosed with Heart Failure, contributing to a multi-disciplinary approach to the care of the cardiac patient.

Hours per week: 15.00

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

To plan and delivery evidence-based cardiac rehabilitation to those patients identified with coronary heart disease.

Provide a ward presence and identify appropriate patients for cardiac rehabilitation according to evidence-based guidelines

Ensure that each patient receives the necessary health education advice related to coronary heart disease and appropriate psychological support is provided for patients and/or carers throughout the cardiac rehabilitation process.

To participate in the Phase 3 cardiac rehabilitation programme in a gym setting which involves the delivery of cardiac related health education session and accompanying and supervising patients with their prescribed exercise prescription.  

Demonstrate effective communication skills by liaising with other members of the cardiac rehab team and other health professionals, to ensure that patients and their families/carers are fully informed and have up to date and relevant information relating to their cardiac diagnosis and follow up cardiac rehabilitation. 

To support and maintain patient safety when exercising in the leisure centre by undertaking individual clinical risk assessments and risk assess of the equipment and gym environment used for the delivery of the cardiac rehabilitation programme.

 Maintain accurate patient records and ensures all relevant information is documented in the patients’ medical and patient notes, including use of EMIS and Medisec.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.