Integrated Rehabilitation Assistant

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Band 4 Integrated Rehabilitation Assistant based at Coley Clinic in Reading, working 22.5 hours/week..

As part of the Berkshire West Community Respiratory Service, you will provide high quality, evidence-based care for patients undertaking Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating exercise programmes according to the needs of the referred individuals. They will be based in the community (at leisure centres/community centres or at the client's home) as a lone worker and with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

As a team player, you will be working within the Cardiac and Respiratory Specialist Services (CARSS) including the Respiratory Services (and Pulmonary Rehabilitation) Heart Function Service and Cardiac Rehabilitation, all based at Coley Clinic. Your energy and drive will be rewarded with the support of a dedicated team that strives to create a progressive, friendly and considerate environment.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of an integrated team providing community based Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.o Work as part of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation team to deliver the rehab programmes including assessment of patients and supervision of group exercise classes.o To provide Home Exercise Programmes for those who are unable to attend the community based programme

Service operating hours

Our service operates from 8am-4pm, Mon-Fri.

The 3 "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:

1. Previous experience within rehabilitation2. Knowledge of the management of respiratory and cardiac conditions3. Good organisational, communication and time management skills

About us

Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.

Some of the benefits of joining our team:

o Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balanceo Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staffo Excellent learning and development opportunitieso Salary sacrifice scheme for a new caro Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staffo Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.o And so much more

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.