Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiac
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-PHN-0259
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Canley Health Centre
- Town
- Cantley
- Salary
- £26,299.62 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Community Cardiac Healthcare Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our Community Cardiac
Service within the Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
(RDASH).
The postholder will undertake delegated clinical tasks, support patient monitoring and
contribute to reducing avoidable hospital admissions in line with RDASH trust policies,
procedures and values, working under the supervision of a registered nurse to support the
delivery of safe, effective and compassionate cardiac care in the community, running clinics
and home visits to support patients
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the rule will include:
- Carrying out heart failure clinic reviews
- Undertaking routine clinical observations including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturations, temperature following RDASH protocols.
- Carrying out venepuncture.
- Carrying out ECG recordings where trained and assessed as competent.
- Supporting patients with long term cardiac conditions, including heart failure, arrhythmia
and coronary heart disease.
- Independently managing 24-hour tapes including the configuring and downloading of data.
- Application of 24-hour heart monitors in a clinic/home base setting and utilising a self-fit
option.
-Accurately report findings and any changes or concerns promptly to senior nurses.
-Monitoring of waiting lists to maintain a 4-week response time liaising closely with Admin
and Clinical staff.
-Maintaining confidentiality in accordance with Trust policies and national guidelines.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable criteria
- Access to nursing course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working in a healthcare, community or care setting
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding the importance of escalation
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of community health services
Skills/ Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to carry out and accurately record clinical observations
- Ability to work autonomously, on own initiative, and as part of a team.
- Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area
- Basic IT skills for electronic record keeping
Desirable criteria
- ECG recording competency or willingness to undertake training
- Obtaining venepuncture competency or willingness to undertake
- Experience supporting patients with long term conditions.
- Knowledge of community health services
- Cardiac interest
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Cowling
- Job title
- Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07748624459
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