Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant in the Cardiac rehabilitation Team at North Manchester General Hospital for 12 months. You will be working as part of a Therapy Team to assist the qualified Physiotherapists and Nursing staff in the provision of therapeutic care and rehabilitation in an out patient setting. You will be working predominantly with Cardiac patients; therefore, you will need to have an empathetic nature, excellent communication skills. You will have the opportunity to work with the wider multidisciplinary teams and help in the planning of patient care. The role will also involve some administrative tasks and equipment management, general IT skills are required. You should be able to work as directed by the qualified therapists but also be confident and competent in carrying your own caseload and reporting back to the team. You should therefore be able to demonstrate the ability to motivate patients to maximise their rehabilitation potential. Main duties of the job Assisting the qualified Physiotherapists and the nurses in the delivery of high-quality Cardiac rehab care to patients at North Manchester General. Working directly with patients to support exercise programmes as directed by the Physiotherapists and Nursing staff and reporting back. Assisting the team with some administrative tasks related to the cardiac rehab team. Working with the wider multidisciplinary team and feeding information into and back from to the therapy team. Demonstrate excellent communication skills with patients, their families and the multidisciplinary team. Be able to motivate and encourage patients with their therapy, and also have an empathetic nature. Administrative tasks and equipment management. Including note writing, data collection for audit purposes, good general IT skills are required. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 349-CSS-6977555 Job locations North Manchester General Hospital Delaunays Road Manchester M8 5RB Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of achievement at GCSE pass level or equivalent Achievement of specialty-specific therapy competences within 1 year of appointment Desirable Health and social care related course Skills/Knowledge Essential Previous experience of working and communicating with the public in a health care setting Current relevant experience of caring for cardiac patients Experience of working within an exercise/physical activity environment Administration experience Flexible approach to working Good oral and written communication skills Self-motivated and an ability to prioritise own workload Knowledge & Experience Essential Proficient I.T. skills in Microsoft office Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience of working in a healthcare/social care environment Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of achievement at GCSE pass level or equivalent Achievement of specialty-specific therapy competences within 1 year of appointment Desirable Health and social care related course Skills/Knowledge Essential Previous experience of working and communicating with the public in a health care setting Current relevant experience of caring for cardiac patients Experience of working within an exercise/physical activity environment Administration experience Flexible approach to working Good oral and written communication skills Self-motivated and an ability to prioritise own workload Knowledge & Experience Essential Proficient I.T. skills in Microsoft office Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience of working in a healthcare/social care environment 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address North Manchester General Hospital Delaunays Road Manchester M8 5RB Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)