The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital Heart Assessment Team for a Cardiac Rehabilitation Health Care Assistant. This is a full time role (37.5 hours per week), hours to be worked Monday to Friday. The role will be based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital however there may be the need to work across site at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

The role will involve supporting the Nursing and Exercise Team in delivering a comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme focusing on supporting outpatient clinics held within the Department and supporting the Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise programme ( gym based).

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide support and assist the registered Nurse and Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Team in meeting the needs of patients who participate in the cardiac rehabilitation education and exercise programme and will provide support in the outpatient clinics. This will involve accurately undertaking and recording patient observations and supporting the exercise team with the delivery of the exercise programme.

About us

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

As a Trust we are passionate about helping our staff to achieve their career aspirations and can offer a variety of learning and development opportunities to support continued professional development.

Date posted

09 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-HCA-918

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualifications to GCSE or equivalent
NVQ qualifications

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Previous experience of working as a Health Care Assistant in an NHS setting

Desirable

Experience in Cardiology/Cardiac Rehabilitation

Skills

Essential

Well developed interpersonal skills
Evidence of good time management skills
Evidence of excellent organisational skills

Specific Job Requirements

Essential

To be able to participate in a cardiac rehabilitation programme, demonstrating simple exercise techniques and offering one to one support to patients

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualifications to GCSE or equivalent
NVQ qualifications

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Previous experience of working as a Health Care Assistant in an NHS setting

Desirable

Experience in Cardiology/Cardiac Rehabilitation

Skills

Essential

Well developed interpersonal skills
Evidence of good time management skills
Evidence of excellent organisational skills

Specific Job Requirements

Essential

To be able to participate in a cardiac rehabilitation programme, demonstrating simple exercise techniques and offering one to one support to patients

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)