Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Cardiac Rehabilitation Support Worker - INTERNAL
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Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Cardiac Rehabilitation Support Worker
Band 3
- 22.5 hours over 3 or 4 days between the hours of Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.
- Base: Cardiac Rehabilitation office in Connah’s Quay Health Centre, Flintshire and occasionally in Wrexham office based in Clwydian house.
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably trained, enthusiastic & motivated individual to join the BCU East Cardiac Rehabilitation Team on a permanent basis.
The support worker will work as part of the team alongside the nurse, occupational therapist, exercise physiologist, and administrator in order for the patient and family to receive appropriate Cardiac Rehabilitation. The successful candidate will join the team in delivering care in various community settings.
The individual will use a number of skills to suit the variety of the job that will involve direct patient care, office work, telephone contacts, and following protocols. Travel will be involved within Wrexham and Flintshire areas.
The team can be very busy and the individual must be able to use their own initiative and be flexible to aid with the smooth running of this rewarding service. Please see Job description/personal specification for further details and qualifications needed.
Main duties of the job
The support worker will work as part of the team alongside the nurse, occupational therapist, exercise physiologist, and administrator in order for the patient and family to receive appropriate Cardiac Rehabilitation. The successful candidate will join the team in delivering care in various community settings.
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The individual will use a number of skills to suit the variety of the job that will involve direct patient care, office work, telephone contacts, and following protocols. Travel will be involved within Wrexham and Flintshire areas.
The team can be very busy and the individual must be able to use their own initiative and be flexible to aid with the smooth running of this rewarding service. The individual should be qualified to QCF level 3, e.g., NVQ or ONC related to health & social care or exercise. Further support & training will be given to meet the needs of this role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3, e.g., NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care
- Documented evidence of participation in training activities
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience of working within health, social care, teaching, or exercise settings
- Understanding of the role of cardiac rehabilitation.
- Self-motivation for Continued Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of Health & Safety legislation & practices.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work independently with individuals and/or groups
- Ability to perform 12-lead ECGs and phlebotomy or agreement to undertake within 6 months of commencement of post
- Have the ability to reflect on own performance
Desirable criteria
- Computer skills, e.g., use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data inputting
- Experience of instructing or providing input for service users/patients in groups
Personal qualities
Essential Criteria
- Respected team member and respect for others
- Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritize workload appropriately.
- Good time management
Desirable criteria
- Adaptability to a working environment non-routine in nature.
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