Job summary
Due to service expansion we are looking for motivated individuals to take their next career step as a Resuscitation Officer.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals to play a key role in a team responsible for delivery of high quality resuscitation services across Cambridge University Hospitals.
You will be part of the cardiac arrest team, teach on resuscitation courses and participate with improvement projects and audits which will contribute to improved patient care and outcomes.
You will be a qualified nurse, midwife, paramedic or ODP with experience in acute or critical care. It is desirable to hold ALS and/or EPALS Instructor status and hold a recognised teaching qualification but not essential. You should have good interpersonal, organisational and managerial skills and be computer literate.
Main duties of the job
Assist in the implementation of a Trust wide Resuscitation training programme to ensure clinical staff are competent in the current resuscitation skills recommended by the Resuscitation Council (UK)
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
This vacancy will close on 24th September 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 6th October 2023
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
This vacancy will close on 24th September 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 6th October 2023
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current qualification with any of the below: Registered Nurse or Midwife Paramedic qualification Or Operating Department Practitioner Current ALS/EPLS or NLS Provider
Desirable
- EPLS Instructor ALS Instructor or ILS Instructor NLS instructor Qualification in teaching and assessment
Experience
Essential
- Clinical practice in an acute area and experience of teaching/developing supervising and mentoring staff Experience in caring for Paediatric patients Evidence of involvement in the delivery resuscitation training to clinical staff within an acute Hospital setting Ability to deliver simulation training with advanced manikins
Desirable
- Experience of holding a cardiac arrest bleep Experience in attending births
Knowledge
Essential
- Current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines on Resuscitation Awareness of the recommendations for the requirements of resuscitation training within an acute Hospital Trust setting Sound awareness of : Health & Safety Risk management procedures Clinical Governance NMC Code of Conduct and guideline of professional practice Basic knowledge of Research, Audit and Data collection Ability to apply current Research
Desirable
- Previous experience in the delivery of resuscitation training in an acute Hospital setting Experience with audit/research and data collection Experience in data presentation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist with the development of the Resuscitation service and maintain high standards Ability to work with other teams of staff Ability to work autonomously Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work using time management skills Computer skills eg Power Point Self-motivated Evidence of good interpersonal skills Proven verbal and communication skills specifically in presentation of educational material Ability to remain calm and work effectively in an emergency situation Ability to identify problems relating to resuscitation issues and be pro-active in the management of any issues arising Readiness to adapt to meet the needs of the Service
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current qualification with any of the below: Registered Nurse or Midwife Paramedic qualification Or Operating Department Practitioner Current ALS/EPLS or NLS Provider
Desirable
- EPLS Instructor ALS Instructor or ILS Instructor NLS instructor Qualification in teaching and assessment
Experience
Essential
- Clinical practice in an acute area and experience of teaching/developing supervising and mentoring staff Experience in caring for Paediatric patients Evidence of involvement in the delivery resuscitation training to clinical staff within an acute Hospital setting Ability to deliver simulation training with advanced manikins
Desirable
- Experience of holding a cardiac arrest bleep Experience in attending births
Knowledge
Essential
- Current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines on Resuscitation Awareness of the recommendations for the requirements of resuscitation training within an acute Hospital Trust setting Sound awareness of : Health & Safety Risk management procedures Clinical Governance NMC Code of Conduct and guideline of professional practice Basic knowledge of Research, Audit and Data collection Ability to apply current Research
Desirable
- Previous experience in the delivery of resuscitation training in an acute Hospital setting Experience with audit/research and data collection Experience in data presentation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist with the development of the Resuscitation service and maintain high standards Ability to work with other teams of staff Ability to work autonomously Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work using time management skills Computer skills eg Power Point Self-motivated Evidence of good interpersonal skills Proven verbal and communication skills specifically in presentation of educational material Ability to remain calm and work effectively in an emergency situation Ability to identify problems relating to resuscitation issues and be pro-active in the management of any issues arising Readiness to adapt to meet the needs of the Service
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements
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).