Job summary Cardiac Rehab Exercise Assistant Band 3 (15 hours per week) Mon, Wed, Thurs The post holder will be part of the cardiac rehab team delivering care to patients following a cardiac event according to national guidance. The role will include contributing to the assessment of patients for the exercise classes and assisting with the delivery of the exercise programme in the hospital and community settings. They will also be required to carry out a range of non-clinical duties, including data entry. Main duties of the job To assist the healthcare professionals in the initial assessment of patients for Cardiac Rehabilitation. This will include assisting with functional capacity tests and taking measurements such as BP, BMI, HRand to collect other information as necessary. To conduct warm up and cool down components of the class and to participate in the induction ofpatients to cardiac rehabilitation classes. To contribute to the safe and effective delivery of the cardiac rehab exercise sessions. This includes safe individualised technique, exercise intensity and monitoring of outcome measures during the class. About us Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital. CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team. Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery. Our experienced staff take care of people of all ages across the borough of Croydon. We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Date posted 15 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £29,176 to £30,225 a year pro-rata p.a incl of HCAS Outer Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 199-7094569-FM-MT-Y Job locations Croydon University Hospital 530 London Road Croydon CR7 7YE Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent Evidence of Clinical Professional Diary Desirable Cardiology knowledge BACR qualification NVQ Level III in Health Care Attendance at relevant clinical courses Skills Essential Proactivity Working independently Awareness of limitation of own knowledge Excellent IT skills Good time management Desirable Trained in first aid Competent in using a variety of IT systems eg Excel Experience Essential Previous experience of working with older patients Experience in an exercise setting Desirable Experience of people with CHD and other disabilities Experience in rehabilitation or of working in a community setting Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent Evidence of Clinical Professional Diary Desirable Cardiology knowledge BACR qualification NVQ Level III in Health Care Attendance at relevant clinical courses Skills Essential Proactivity Working independently Awareness of limitation of own knowledge Excellent IT skills Good time management Desirable Trained in first aid Competent in using a variety of IT systems eg Excel Experience Essential Previous experience of working with older patients Experience in an exercise setting Desirable Experience of people with CHD and other disabilities Experience in rehabilitation or of working in a community setting 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 details Employer name Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Address Croydon University Hospital 530 London Road Croydon CR7 7YE Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)