Job Description
Start Your Career as a Cardiac Rehab Exercise Assistant
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is looking for a passionate Cardiac Rehab Exercise Assistant to join our dedicated team. If you are committed to supporting patients through their recovery journey, this part-time opportunity could be perfect for you. As a Cardiac Rehab Exercise Assistant, you will assist in assessing patients and delivering specialized exercise programs to improve their health and well-being. Come be a part of a supportive and professional healthcare environment!
What You’ll Do as a Cardiac Rehab Exercise Assistant
As a Cardiac Rehab Exercise Assistant, you will play a key role in helping patients rebuild their strength and confidence following a cardiac event.
Your main duties will include:
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Assisting healthcare professionals during initial patient assessments
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Conducting functional capacity tests and taking important health measurements like BP, BMI, and heart rate
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Leading warm-up and cool-down exercises during rehabilitation classes
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Supporting the safe and effective delivery of individualized exercise sessions in hospital and community settings
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Monitoring patient progress and collecting outcome measures
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Helping with administrative duties, including accurate data entry
Responsibilities of a Cardiac Rehab Exercise Assistant
As part of your role, you will:
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Participate actively in patient assessments and rehabilitation planning
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Safely lead exercise components, ensuring patient-specific needs are met
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Support patient inductions into cardiac rehabilitation classes
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Promote patient engagement and adherence to rehabilitation programs
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Ensure high standards of safety and care throughout all sessions
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Maintain accurate records and support the wider cardiac rehab team with day-to-day tasks
Why Join Croydon Health Services NHS Trust?
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides high-quality, integrated care across hospitals, clinics, schools, and the community. With more than 3,500 staff members serving a diverse population, we pride ourselves on teamwork, innovation, and putting patients first. Our facilities, including the modern Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital, offer excellent environments for both patients and employees. Join us as a Cardiac Rehab Exercise Assistant and become part of a team that truly values its people and is committed to delivering outstanding care every day.