About this role
Job summary
To provide physical activity advice, individual exercise assessment and prescription to appropriatecardiovascular patients in the clinical settingTo work with the cardiovascular rehabilitation team to develop and deliver lifestyle behaviour changeprogrammes & exercise servicesTo support and contribute to safe and effective service delivery eg, equipment checks, cleaning,appointment reminders etc
Main duties of the job
Cardiovascular RehabilitationWithin a multi-disciplinary team assist in the co-ordination, delivery and development of acomprehensive cardiovascular rehabilitation programme, to include:o Prepare and being responsible for the completion of patient functional capacity tests toestablish physical capabilities and develop tailored programmes of exercise suitable to thepatient's needs and limitations.o Assist in clinical assessments and risk stratificationo Have the ability to travel across and deliver cardiovascular rehabilitation across South Cumbriao Assist with the delivery of educational talks, such as exercise, goal setting and nutrition.o Be responsible for the supervision and demonstration of exercise-based cardiovascularrehabilitation sessionso Ensure adequate levels of supervision of all rehabilitation sessions in line with service policiesand procedures and according to the patient's care plano Ensure that all patients progress through the relevant stages of the programme at the correct
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.
Job description Job responsibilities
Assume responsibility for monitoring the progress of all patients undergoing cardiovascularrehabilitation evaluating their condition and adapting their programme as necessary withindepartment standards and protocols seeking senior assistance as required. Maintain all records associated with cardiovascular rehabilitation in an organised andconfidential manner in accordance with the Code of Conduct and Caldicott principles. Prepare the exercise areas and maintain clinical equipment, reporting any faults immediately toLine Manager/Service Lead Assist in the daily cleaning and regular deep cleaning of all exercise equipment as perdepartment standards Assist with the supervision of students attending for work or clinical experience Enter data onto the National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation database To liaise with senior staff to discuss management of more complex patientsOther duties and responsibilitiesTo contribute to the smooth running of the department through the performance of other duties: To effectively communicate with all members of the cardiovascular rehab team and the widermultidisciplinary team Liaise with relevant health and leisure professionals to ensure continuity of patient care. Enter confidential patient data into paper-based patient records and using computerinformation systems ensuring all clinical audit data is recorded as required Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as determined by the CardiovascularRehabilitation Lead Contribute towards department policy development by providing comments on new proposals. Maintain, update and restock health education materials and noticeboards
Person Specification
essential and desirable Essential
Recent experience and knowledge of leading structured and graded exercise sessions including high risk cardiovascular patients Have basic knowledge of the BACPR and ACPICR standards Minimum of NVQ Level 3/Diploma or above in an exercise physiology related subject Access to transport for work purposes
Desirable
Evidence of further study in exercise physiology related subject Recent experience of assisting in patient education sessions Up to date knowledge of national and local strategies to reduce CVD Basic Life Support
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.
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Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address cross bay
Burton Road Kendal
Kendal
LA9 7RG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)