Cardiac Rehabilitation Assistant
Closing date is 16 March 2026
This role supports the delivery of high-quality patient care by providing rehabilitation support to cardiology patients. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist the cardiac rehabilitation CNS and ACP with all aspects of the patient journey throughout the phases of cardiac rehabilitation, ensuring kind, safe, and compassionate care for patients.
Main duties of the job
The following list outlines clinical responsibilities within this role; a full comprehensive list can be found on the job description.
* In consultation with the clinical nurse specialist, respond to patient cardiac rehabilitation needs and liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
* Promote, monitor and maintain a healthy, safe and secure environment for patients, families and staff.
* Visit other ward areas, collect information from patient records and with training educate patients with a basic level of rehabilitation advice, providing them with enough information for discharge for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse to follow up.
* With training review patient’s clinical notes and be able to interpret data for MINAP audit including normal parameters when recording results (e.g., blood results, observations, cholesterol, glucose levels, and ambulance data).
* Assist the clinical nurse specialist to meet the needs of the patients and service.
* Undertake appropriate referrals to members of the multi‑disciplinary team under the direct supervision of a registered practitioner.
* Be aware of your own responsibilities with regard to emergency situations that may occur.
* Answer basic rehabilitation questions and queries over the telephone with direct guidance from a registered practitioner.
* Maintain patient safety at all times with training and knowledge of cardiac conditions.
* Provide effective communication skills with patients, families and all MDT.
* Liaise with bereavement team and coroner if required for data purposes.
* Learn with training to interoperate medications from medical records for the MINAP audit.
* Answer the telephone and refer enquiries to the clinical nurse specialist as appropriate and support service users with information.
* Assist with auditing and managing data; receive and process referrals from ward level staff, consultants, GPs and MDT to the cardiac rehabilitation service via Alex health systems.
* Assist with administrative duties to ensure appropriate notes are available and that patients flow smoothly through the department.
* Use Microsoft computer software and be competent with email and data entry and analysis with training.
* Collect MINAP data and use national spine databases.
* Book out patient appointments and coordinate post‑PCI clinic and ANP adhoc clinic.
* Ensure confidentiality and data protection is adhered to when entering and processing data through the patient journey of rehabilitation.
* Maintain and order agreed stock levels of educational material, photocopying leaflets, and keep all areas tidy.
* Refer patients to external services (Cardiac Rehabilitation Services across UK).
* Help maintain the cleanliness of the environment.
* Contact and liaise with the Works Department.
* Oversee cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all equipment.
* Run errands to other hospital departments as required.
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined‑up services across health, social care and the voluntary sector. This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload, prioritising tasks effectively, and ensuring deadlines are met. They will work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to high standards. The role may involve working across multiple sites and requires excellent communication and organisational skills.
Person specification
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Qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English
* Confident computer use with Microsoft programmes
* Basic understanding of health care and cardiac conditions
* GCSE of equivalent in Science
Experience
* Use of Microsoft office and email
* Previous NHS experience
* Previous experience working in a health care setting/cardiology
* Previous motivational interviewing or counselling experience
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.
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
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