Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within WSH Deteriorating Patient Team Service for a Resuscitation Practitioner (s). This post is open to RN, ODP's and Paramedics, and can be offered flexibly.
Resuscitation Services are looking for an enthusiastic member of staff to join an established team. The applicant should possess teaching skills, with the ability to adapt their style for the diverse groups of staff requiring resuscitation education.
Applicants need three years post registration experience in a related acute area (I.e. ED, Acute Medicine, CCS etc).
The applicants should possess a relevant teaching qualification and / or an up to date Resuscitation Council (UK) Instructor Course (EG mentorship, ILSi, GIC etc.). In addition, the applicant's knowledge should be up to date with Resuscitation Council (UK) and European Resuscitation Council guidelines, and be able to deliver these guidelines and related issues in a formal and informal teaching setting.
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Kevin Brown, Senior resuscitation practitioner, 01284 712538 or Diogo Torre, Deputy lead for critical care outreach and resuscitation services on 01284 713244.
Main duties of the job
- To deliver a high standard of training and education to trust staff, and outside organisations, regarding resuscitation
- To support staff and offer specialist advice and guidance / feedback in relation to resuscitation issues
- To support the implementation of current national guidelines within the trust (I.e. ERC)
- Assist with the provision and delivery of basic life support training for the Trustin accordance with national and international guidelines
- To participate in the audit and monitoring of standards of resuscitation practice and equipment within the trust.
- Assist the senior resuscitation practitioner with the procurement and monitoring of clinical equipment used during resuscitation, and training materials within the trust.
- In conjunction with the resuscitation services manager & team, assist with the delivery of nationally recognised courses, and other in-house and external training as appropriate to ability
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work alongside the resuscitation & outreach team to deliver education within the trust regarding resuscitation, using up to date ERC guidelines.
- Ensure that mandatory training (Trust matrix) is delivered to specified staff groups, appropriate to level of understanding
- Work alongside the resuscitation & outreach team delivering Resuscitation Council (UK) courses to trust staff and staff from outside organisations, adhering to RC rules and regulations, upholding a high standard of education.
- Assist and help with the delivery of RC courses, (ILS, pILS, ALS and re-certification courses).as requested and appropriate to ability.
- Assist with the delivery of other training regarding resuscitation issues (ie Nursing assistants, use of new resuscitation equipment) to appropriate staff.
- Ensure that ward / department staff are aware of emergency equipment, through teaching and educational packages.
- Assist with other service providers as requested with educational packages using own skills and expertise (i.e. ALERT, AIMS course).
- Maintain continued professional development by regular teaching on all relevant in house and outside courses, as agreed with manager.
- Ensure that all training within resuscitation services is entered onto the trusts OLM database
- Assist with disseminating information to all relevant staff, regarding the trusts Escalation Plan and resuscitation status policy and Do Not Attempt CPR protocols (i.e. during Induction etc).
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work alongside the resuscitation & outreach team to deliver education within the trust regarding resuscitation, using up to date ERC guidelines.
- Ensure that mandatory training (Trust matrix) is delivered to specified staff groups, appropriate to level of understanding
- Work alongside the resuscitation & outreach team delivering Resuscitation Council (UK) courses to trust staff and staff from outside organisations, adhering to RC rules and regulations, upholding a high standard of education.
- Assist and help with the delivery of RC courses, (ILS, pILS, ALS and re-certification courses).as requested and appropriate to ability.
- Assist with the delivery of other training regarding resuscitation issues (ie Nursing assistants, use of new resuscitation equipment) to appropriate staff.
- Ensure that ward / department staff are aware of emergency equipment, through teaching and educational packages.
- Assist with other service providers as requested with educational packages using own skills and expertise (i.e. ALERT, AIMS course).
- Maintain continued professional development by regular teaching on all relevant in house and outside courses, as agreed with manager.
- Ensure that all training within resuscitation services is entered onto the trusts OLM database
- Assist with disseminating information to all relevant staff, regarding the trusts Escalation Plan and resuscitation status policy and Do Not Attempt CPR protocols (i.e. during Induction etc).
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse ODA/ODP or Paramedic.
- 3 years post registration
Desirable
- ENB 998 / Cert ed. or equivalent teaching qualification
- ILS Provider course or willing to undertake
- PiLS Course or willing to undertake
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working within an acute healthcare setting.
- Evidence of good organisational and co-ordination skills
- Evidence of teaching experience
Desirable
- Experience in Resuscitation training
- Relevant clinical teaching experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good IT and Numeracy skills
- Good presentation skills
- Good teaching skills
- Evidence of producing documentation relating to training, i.e. educational packages
- Ability to create an environment conducive to learning
- Knowledge of relevant resuscitation guidelines and recommendations
Desirable
- Working at band 5 level
- Relevant clinical, teaching and audit knowledge / experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to engage others
- Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
- Ability to motivate, support and encourage diverse staff groups, and adapt teaching style in accordance with audience need
- Proactive in approach to work and development of service
- Approachable
- Professional
- Flexible to service needs
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to deal with difficult or sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
- Ability to travel
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse ODA/ODP or Paramedic.
- 3 years post registration
Desirable
- ENB 998 / Cert ed. or equivalent teaching qualification
- ILS Provider course or willing to undertake
- PiLS Course or willing to undertake
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working within an acute healthcare setting.
- Evidence of good organisational and co-ordination skills
- Evidence of teaching experience
Desirable
- Experience in Resuscitation training
- Relevant clinical teaching experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good IT and Numeracy skills
- Good presentation skills
- Good teaching skills
- Evidence of producing documentation relating to training, i.e. educational packages
- Ability to create an environment conducive to learning
- Knowledge of relevant resuscitation guidelines and recommendations
Desirable
- Working at band 5 level
- Relevant clinical, teaching and audit knowledge / experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to engage others
- Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
- Ability to motivate, support and encourage diverse staff groups, and adapt teaching style in accordance with audience need
- Proactive in approach to work and development of service
- Approachable
- Professional
- Flexible to service needs
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to deal with difficult or sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
- Ability to travel
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
