Resuscitation Officer
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Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Resuscitation Officer to work within Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. Applicants are expected to demonstrate excellent teaching/clinical skills within the field of resuscitation practise to all staff groups within adult, child and neonatal patient groups.As a member of the team, you will led and supported by the Lead Resuscitation Officer for whom you will deputise in there absence in topic specific meetings.The service has an excellent reputation for the delivery of high quality blended resuscitation education using a mixture of high fidelity simulation equipment.The successful candidate will have and be able to demonstrate:*A good understanding of the Resuscitation Council UK 2021 guidelines. Experience of teaching/attending Resuscitation Council courses like ILS/PILS/ALS/EPALS/NLS and a good experience of delivering clinical skills to staff is essential.*Have experience in working in an acute setting having exposure to deteriorating patients and resuscitation activities is essential.*An ability to work autonomously in a clinical resuscitation team role, able to gain IV/IO access/drug administration, manage an airway appropriately, able to safely to defibrillate in manual mode.*Ambition and drive to develop the service under the guidance of the Lead Resuscitation Officer and Senior Leadership within the Corporate group making the service a centre of excellence.
Main duties of the job
This is primarily a clinical training role; the post holder will be required to:
Support the Lead Resuscitation officer in the provision and development of a high quality Resuscitation Service for TRFT.
To take a lead role in the planning, facilitating and delivery of clinical, medical and resuscitation training across the Trust, to a multidisciplinary audience, using a nationally recognised competency based approach.
Alongside the Lead Resuscitation Officer attend cardiac arrest/emergency calls.
The post holder will also support in the development, monitoring and reviewing of audits, policies, practices and governance arrangements relevant to resuscitation and other related matters, ensuring there is compliance and escalating appropriately any identified areas of risk.
They will also deputise for the Lead Resuscitation Officer, representing the Resuscitation Service locally.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Details
Date posted
23 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9165-23-08-010
Job locations
Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
120 Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2TY
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
120 Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2TY
Employer's website
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