Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Team to help develop a new role. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Technician (Band 4) will help to deliver and expand the Cardiac Rehabilitation programme for UHBW.
You will have experience as a Therapy Technician, Rehabilitation Technician or other healthcare equivalent. Ideally, experience in Cardiac Rehab is desirable but, if not, training will be given
Main duties of the job
The role will include patient assessment, assisting in the delivery of the rehab exercise programme, patient advice and maintenance of accurate patient records. You will work independently but always have the support and guidance of a registered cardiac rehab Physiotherapist or Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The role will include some organisational and clinical duties and there will be the need to work flexibly across our Bristol and Weston-Super-Mare facilities.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Physically fit for participation in Exercise programmes and managing equipment
- Willingness to undertake appropriate training and develop additional skills
- Self-motivated and keen to explore new methods of working.
- Ability to work under own discretion in order to prioritise allocated workload effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to build and maintain positive working relationships and inspire confidence in ability. Good listening skills to provide an effective supportive environment for patients
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
- Excellent written communications skills
- Basic Computer Literacy
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Early, Core and Maintenance stages of Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Knowledge of risk factors, pathology and treatment of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- A good knowledge of Physiotherapy / Nursing and their role within rehabilitation
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate resilience and empathy
- Co-operative, helpful and flexible attitude to work
- Dexterity, creativity and good problem-solving skills
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or Foundation Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience within acute care
Desirable
- Previous experience working within a health care setting including Cardiac specialisms
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working within healthcare and therapy teams
- Experience of working as a Therapy Assistant/ Rehabilitation assistant or equivalent.
- Understands the concepts of therapy and the enabling approach
- Experience of working in a multi professional team
Desirable
- Experience of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Physically fit for participation in Exercise programmes and managing equipment
- Willingness to undertake appropriate training and develop additional skills
- Self-motivated and keen to explore new methods of working.
- Ability to work under own discretion in order to prioritise allocated workload effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to build and maintain positive working relationships and inspire confidence in ability. Good listening skills to provide an effective supportive environment for patients
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
- Excellent written communications skills
- Basic Computer Literacy
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Early, Core and Maintenance stages of Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Knowledge of risk factors, pathology and treatment of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- A good knowledge of Physiotherapy / Nursing and their role within rehabilitation
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate resilience and empathy
- Co-operative, helpful and flexible attitude to work
- Dexterity, creativity and good problem-solving skills
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or Foundation Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience within acute care
Desirable
- Previous experience working within a health care setting including Cardiac specialisms
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working within healthcare and therapy teams
- Experience of working as a Therapy Assistant/ Rehabilitation assistant or equivalent.
- Understands the concepts of therapy and the enabling approach
- Experience of working in a multi professional team
Desirable
- Experience of Cardiac Rehabilitation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
