Job summary
Provide expert advice within the Trust on all aspects of resuscitation and early recognition of the deteriorating patient.
Demonstrate high quality resuscitation skills and credibility to those who require training and advice.
Help plan and develop training within the Trust and community, based on current guidelines and best practice.
Take initiative to help lead and develop resuscitation services for Trust and Community settings.
Assist to form policies and procedures related to all aspects of resuscitation throughout the Trust.and community
Audit all cardiac arrest/peri arrest calls and submit to the National Cardiac Arrest Audit as appropriate. Interpret and report results, and plan care/training needs around the analysis
Report equipment/training, Do Not Attempt Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and/ or ReSPECT/Co-ordinate my Care audits at appropriate Governance Meetings
Deputise where needed for the Resuscitation Manager.
Be able to work autonomously within the resuscitation department/community on a day to day basis using initiative and prioritisation/decision making skills.
***Please note that Part time may also be considered***
Main duties of the job
Attend daily cardiac arrest team meeting when not training. Encourage introductions, preallocation of roles and identify any learning needs or site issues.
Attend emergency calls and participate as part of the cardiac arrest team when possible.
Provide expert advice and support to all levels of clinical staff during cardiac/peri-arrests and medical emergencies - escalate concerns appropriately.
Facilitate and participate in hot and cold debrief opportunities following emergency events.
Contact switchboard daily to follow up 2222 calls and enter cardiac arrest data into audit.
Identify any concerns and provide support as necessary.Maintain a high clinical profile in the Trust.
Provide knowledge, advice, support and guidance to ensure best evidence based resuscitation practice to all Trust staff, in accordance to NMC Code of Conduct (or equivalent regulatory body) Trust and community policies, and RCUK guidelines.
Keep resuscitation Instructorship up to date and comply with regulations related to personal development and advanced courses.
Be fully conversant with the operation of all resuscitation training equipment used within the Trust and community both clinical and in training.
Collect and analyse data from defibrillators following cardiac arrest events to use in datadriven debrief where possible.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Manage personal appraisal dates and mandatory training and ensure you are supportedthrough the Trust appraisal system.
Maintain up-to-date registration with the NMC or regulating professional body Practice within Trust policies, values and national codes of professional practice/conduct at all times.
Practice as a professional role model to all nursing and junior medical staff.
Demonstrate and maintain infection control standards as per Trust policies and procedures.
Include in training as appropriate.
Ensure maintenance and development of own clinical critical care skills through training and education as identified in personal development plan, and monitored through performance review.
Develop a good working relationship with the multi-professional team and attend multiprofessional meetings within the Trust and community settings as required.
Maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times.
Work in conjunction and harmony with Resuscitation team members
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Manage personal appraisal dates and mandatory training and ensure you are supportedthrough the Trust appraisal system.
Maintain up-to-date registration with the NMC or regulating professional body Practice within Trust policies, values and national codes of professional practice/conduct at all times.
Practice as a professional role model to all nursing and junior medical staff.
Demonstrate and maintain infection control standards as per Trust policies and procedures.
Include in training as appropriate.
Ensure maintenance and development of own clinical critical care skills through training and education as identified in personal development plan, and monitored through performance review.
Develop a good working relationship with the multi-professional team and attend multiprofessional meetings within the Trust and community settings as required.
Maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times.
Work in conjunction and harmony with Resuscitation team members
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration (i.e.Registered Nurse, ODP, Paramedic) Doctor
- BSc or equivalent experience
- Teaching qualification e.g. Certificate of Education, ENB 998 or equivalent
- Resuscitation Council (UK) Advanced Life Support Instructor in Adults
Desirable
- Post registration qualification e.g. Critical Care
- Completed or working towards masters level degree
- Working towards Paediatirc/Neonatal Advanced Life Support Instructorship
- Experience working in community settings teaching resuscitation
Experience
Essential
- Experience within an acute care setting. Experience at a senior level of practice.
- Experience in delivering a range of resuscitation training and understanding to multidisciplinary staff.
- Understanding the importance of collating information from 2222calls and the potential impact this information may have upon the organisation, its staff and patients and visitors.
Desirable
- Experience of developing and implementing resuscitation training Experience of risk assessment
- Experience of service development Auditing cardiac arrests/peri arrests
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Confident teaching skills. Excellent presentation skills
- Able to work independently and collaboratively. Effective resource management
Desirable
- Experience of research Team management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of national standards and guidelines relating to resuscitation and the deteriorating patient
- Knowledge of safe and effective clinical governance.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Risk Management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration (i.e.Registered Nurse, ODP, Paramedic) Doctor
- BSc or equivalent experience
- Teaching qualification e.g. Certificate of Education, ENB 998 or equivalent
- Resuscitation Council (UK) Advanced Life Support Instructor in Adults
Desirable
- Post registration qualification e.g. Critical Care
- Completed or working towards masters level degree
- Working towards Paediatirc/Neonatal Advanced Life Support Instructorship
- Experience working in community settings teaching resuscitation
Experience
Essential
- Experience within an acute care setting. Experience at a senior level of practice.
- Experience in delivering a range of resuscitation training and understanding to multidisciplinary staff.
- Understanding the importance of collating information from 2222calls and the potential impact this information may have upon the organisation, its staff and patients and visitors.
Desirable
- Experience of developing and implementing resuscitation training Experience of risk assessment
- Experience of service development Auditing cardiac arrests/peri arrests
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Confident teaching skills. Excellent presentation skills
- Able to work independently and collaboratively. Effective resource management
Desirable
- Experience of research Team management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of national standards and guidelines relating to resuscitation and the deteriorating patient
- Knowledge of safe and effective clinical governance.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Risk Management
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).
