Resuscitation Officer

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Resuscitation Team for a full-time Resuscitation Officer.

This varied role focuses on resuscitation, deteriorating patient and emergency response training for all levels of staff, and includes supporting the wider Clinical Skills team with organisation and delivery of a variety of clinical skills training. This role is ideal for a healthcare professional with significant recent acute clinical experience, who has a passion for teaching and supporting colleagues.

The Band 6 role requires Resuscitation Council UK Advanced Life Support Instructor qualification, but the right applicant could be fully supported to obtain this qualification if they do not hold it (subject to pre-agreement).

The primary work-base will be in Yeovil Hospital, but the teams also teach in Bridgwater and Musgrove Park Hospital, and visits community, minor injury/urgent treatment, and mental health settings to provide expert training, advice and support. The post holder will have a flexible approach to working office hours and will need to be physically able and a car driver, as kit is required to be transported to external training venues.

Job share or secondment would be considered for the right applicant.

For further information or an informal chat, please contact Jessica Purdy (Head of Resuscitation) on 01935 606817 or Jessica.Purdy@SomersetFT.nhs.uk.

Main duties of the job

To support the provision of a high-quality resuscitation service across Somerset Foundation NHS Trust, which includes:

• Organisation and delivery of resuscitation/clinical emergency response training of differing levels within the demographic diversity of the Trust, using both classroom sessions and in situ simulation.
• Leadership and support to clinical emergencies within acute base site, as part of the 2222 cardiac arrest team.
• Oversight of emergency equipment used in resuscitation.
• Facilitation of focused audit within the remit of Resuscitation Services (cardiac arrest, emergency trolley).
• The implementation of evidence-based practice and quality improvement projects aimed at improving patient safety.
• Organisation, facilitation, and support of Deteriorating Patient training delivery.
• Organisation, facilitation, and support of Clinical Skills delivery.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!