Cardiac Rehabilitation Support Worker inGlasgow inGlasgow PUBLISHED FRI 10 JAN 2025

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a permanent, part-time post of 18.5 hours per week.

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the cardiac rehabilitation service for a part time (21.3hours), permanent Band 3 Cardiac rehabilitation Support Worker to work at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH). This post will support the provision of the outpatient cardiac rehabilitation service, inclusive of a hospital and community based exercise and education programme which is a valuable part of the cardiac patient recovery. This post is part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) which provides safe and effective supervision and support to the patient during their rehabilitation programme. The post also provides support to trained staff allowing for valuable clinical time to be utilised appropriately. The ideal candidate will be motivated and enthusiastic and will work directly with outpatients as part of the MDT implementing treatment programmes under the direction of the Cardiac rehabilitation team. You should have formal training and/or experience in a relevant discipline, SVQ level III / SCQF Level 7 Scottish Vocational Qualification or equivalent in health or care support. Essential to have prior experience working with patients in a rehabilitation setting

Computer literacy and numeracy skills are essential. Regular supervision and support will be offered as well as training opportunities as required. A good working knowledge of routine IT (e.g. document preparation, data inputting) and common methods of digital communication (e.g. email).

Informal contact: Myra McKenna, Cardiac rehabilitation Team Lead,

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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