Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Resuscitation Service for a band 8a Deputy Resuscitation Service Lead We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered health care professional who is keen to develop the Resuscitation Service within this large multi sited organisation..
Main duties of the job
Provide expert clinical intervention for service users who are at risk of clinical deterioration and cardiac arrest. Subject Matter Expert for resuscitation . Support the delivery of all resuscitation training from basic to advanced to the multi disciplinary team. Working directly with the Resuscitation Service Lead adopting an integrated approach between resuscitation and other teams within the education academy and wider teams. To ensure that robust systems and processes are implemented. Using evidence based practice to guide resuscitation training and improve patient safety. Operational management of the resuscitation team members as delegated by the Resuscitation Service Lead to ensure the team functions as an experienced, helpful resource to all staff within the Trust. To attend relevant trust-wide committees offering specialist advice and support. In conjunction with the Resuscitation Service Lead working with the Deputy Director for Education Academy to ensure that resuscitation training meets national standards. Support the Resuscitation Service Lead to ensure there are sufficient resuscitation training programs to enable staff to maintain compliance to acceptable standard for their role. To be a part of the continuous audit and review of the Trust resuscitation service, evaluate outcomes and respond to clinical risk issues as needed.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support aninclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable operational management experience in the health service with experience of managing groups of staff.
- Evidence of leadership experience.
- Clinical practice with autonomous practice and wide ranging experience in all aspects of resuscitation
- Significant experience of working as a Resuscitation Officer/Senior Resuscitation Officer.
Desirable
- Experience of designing audits.
- Experience of managing a budget.
- Quality Improvement experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates achievements in managing change
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of current local, national NHS and resuscitation priorities
- Experience of participating in clinical governance issues
- Experience of participation in audit and research
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of on going professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Specalist knowledge, clinical experience and skills in the different areas of resuscitation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health care Professional
- ALS/APLS/EPALS/NLS Instructor
- ALS/APLS/EPALS/NLS course director
- Educated to Masters level or working towards
Desirable
- GIC Instructor/Director
- ATLS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable operational management experience in the health service with experience of managing groups of staff.
- Evidence of leadership experience.
- Clinical practice with autonomous practice and wide ranging experience in all aspects of resuscitation
- Significant experience of working as a Resuscitation Officer/Senior Resuscitation Officer.
Desirable
- Experience of designing audits.
- Experience of managing a budget.
- Quality Improvement experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates achievements in managing change
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of current local, national NHS and resuscitation priorities
- Experience of participating in clinical governance issues
- Experience of participation in audit and research
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of on going professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Specalist knowledge, clinical experience and skills in the different areas of resuscitation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health care Professional
- ALS/APLS/EPALS/NLS Instructor
- ALS/APLS/EPALS/NLS course director
- Educated to Masters level or working towards
Desirable
- GIC Instructor/Director
- ATLS
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).
