Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitable candidate to take up a Band 7 position as Senior Resuscitation Practitioner with the Resuscitation Services department at Kings College Hospital, London. You will join a large dedicated team who are committed to delivering a comprehensive, efficient and effective service across the Trust.
The post requires a motivated individual who has an interest in resuscitation. The successful candidate should be able to work independently and flexibly within a team.
In the role of Senior Resuscitation Practitioner, Clinical teaching forms a large component of the role. However, it will also include attending medical emergencies and cardiac arrests, audit, administrative tasks and organisation of emergency equipment provision across all Trust sites.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse, Operating Department Practitioner or registered Paramedic and have considerable post registration acute or critical care experience. You will be an existing Resuscitation Council (UK) ILS or PILS Instructor and hold a teaching /assessing qualification or evidence of formal teaching. Applicants should be an Advanced Life Support instructor or either in EPALS , NLS or APLS instructor.
The post involves running practical training sessions and theoretical courses on all Trust sites, and considerable flexibility is expected to accommodate the teaching programme and setting up / packing away of equipment before and after teaching a course. The position will require the post holder to undertake the physical effort of teaching CPR on a daily basis.
If you are an enthusiastic individual, passionate about resuscitation and keen to utilise your existing skills and knowledge in this challenging but rewarding role then we would love to hear from you.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the delivery of a robust resuscitation service as set out in the strategic planning.
Ensure the service is carried out according to standards set by the Resuscitation Committee, Trust Board and the Resuscitation Council (UK). The post holder will be responsible for supporting the organising, planning, delivering and evaluating a safe and high quality resuscitation service within the Trust.
Duties include -
- Line management
- To support the effective utilisation of staff ensuring work arrangements are focussed on service need
- To implement and maintain individualised performance reviews and objective setting for direct reports, identify training and development.
- To deliver training as part of the Resuscitation Services Department
- To provide guidance and support to all relevant staff during attendance at clinical emergencies
- To support the evaluation of learning needs of clinical areas through training needs analysis, development and implementing courses as appropriate by members/learners.
- Provide best practice advice and role models in clinical settings for staff, providing constructive feedback following clinical emergencies as required.
- To attend any Trust meetings as required and requested by the Lead or Senior Lead Resuscitation Services Practitioners.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the delivery of a robust resuscitation service as set out in the strategic planning.
Ensure the service is carried out according to standards set by the Resuscitation Committee, Trust Board and the Resuscitation Council (UK). The post holder will be responsible for supporting the organising, planning, delivering and evaluating a safe and high quality resuscitation service within the Trust.
Duties include -
- Line management
- To support the effective utilisation of staff ensuring work arrangements are focussed on service need
- To implement and maintain individualised performance reviews and objective setting for direct reports, identify training and development.
- To deliver training as part of the Resuscitation Services Department
- To provide guidance and support to all relevant staff during attendance at clinical emergencies
- To support the evaluation of learning needs of clinical areas through training needs analysis, development and implementing courses as appropriate by members/learners.
- Provide best practice advice and role models in clinical settings for staff, providing constructive feedback following clinical emergencies as required.
- To attend any Trust meetings as required and requested by the Lead or Senior Lead Resuscitation Services Practitioners.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Interview
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC/HCPC etc) (Diploma/degree trained)
- Evidence of working in an acute setting
- 3 Years working in a critical care setting
- Minimum 2 years at Band 6
- Resuscitation Council (UK) and or ALSG Instructor status
- Teaching Qualification (not mentorship)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of theoretical and practical application of adult learning theories
- Knowledge of clinical governance and related activities
- Awareness of budget constraints and restrictions
Desirable
- Simulation/Debrief/Human factor qualification
- Research Experience
- Previous Resuscitation Educator role
- Experience of educating and supporting learner/new staff
- Evidence of further higher education
- Excellent computer literacy skills including familiarity with Microsoft packages, Apple products and MOSS systems, including AV equipment for conferencing
Person Specification
Interview
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC/HCPC etc) (Diploma/degree trained)
- Evidence of working in an acute setting
- 3 Years working in a critical care setting
- Minimum 2 years at Band 6
- Resuscitation Council (UK) and or ALSG Instructor status
- Teaching Qualification (not mentorship)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of theoretical and practical application of adult learning theories
- Knowledge of clinical governance and related activities
- Awareness of budget constraints and restrictions
Desirable
- Simulation/Debrief/Human factor qualification
- Research Experience
- Previous Resuscitation Educator role
- Experience of educating and supporting learner/new staff
- Evidence of further higher education
- Excellent computer literacy skills including familiarity with Microsoft packages, Apple products and MOSS systems, including AV equipment for conferencing
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).
