Cardiac Rehabilitation Assistant

A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic Cardiac Rehabilitation Assistant to join our friendly Cardiac Rehabilitation department.

The role involves supporting Cardiac Nurse Specialists and Exercise Physiologists in the delivery of Cardiac Rehab. Duties include assisting during the exercise classes by demonstrating techniques,  and providing support during the gym or virtual sessions. Other duties include supporting the Cardiac Nurse during pre-admission and post MI clinics. There will also be basic administration duties, telephone calls, data input, stock taking and ordering.

The post involves cross site working between Sandwell and City hospital as well as some evening work. Training will be provided to achieve competence.

To participate in the provision of Cardiac Rehabilitation exercise programmes under the supervision of a qualified Exercise Physiologist or Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Nurse.

You will need to have the ability to work in a busy challenging gym environment demonstrating physical exercise techniques to patients following their cardiac event.

You will also need to be physically fit in order to move and set up equipment in the gym.

Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for further information regarding this vacancy.