Senior Resuscitation Officer

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are recruiting for an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Senior Nurse or Allied Professional to lead our Resuscitation training team at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Warneford Hospital.

As our Senior Resuscitation Officer you'll lead, design, implement and deliver a range of educational programmes across the organisation in accordance with the delivery of our Trust strategy, vision, values and culture. You'll manage a team of expert trainers and be responsible for the design and delivery of all Resus training in accordance with statutory need which will include designing bespoke sessions for specific services, developing innovative simulation-based training and overseeing the running of Immediate Life Support programmes. You'll also lead on offering expert advice, debrief and feedback about care delivery, support equipment management and completing trust-wide audits.

This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified Nurse/AHP with a strong clinical background and experience in designing, developing and delivering resuscitation programmes to join us and make a difference to our mental health services.

If this sounds like your area of expertise and you're ready to make a career move, we would love to hear from you!

Our Trust covers Mental Health and Community Services across Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Buckinghamshire; therefore the ability to travel freely between sites is essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

Manage the Resuscitation Team
Implementation and provision of advice on strategic responses to national initiatives e.g. relevant guidance and practice standards, Resuscitation Council (UK)
Responsibility for developing, implementing and monitoring the Trust Resuscitation Training Plan
Reviewing the strategic approach to Resuscitation training across the full trust geography
Coordination, supervision and monitoring the Resuscitation Team in its delivery of the Resuscitation Training Plan and programme of training
Lead the continued development of recognition of the deteriorating patient and resuscitation management
Work in partnership with Clinical Directors, Heads of Nursing and Matrons to ensure an optimal resuscitation service for patients and staff

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

02 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-CS6737299-A

Job locations

The Farmhouse, Warneford Hospital

Roosevelt Drive

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Current NMC, ODP or Paramedic registration, or equivalent professional qualification
Resuscitation Council UK Advanced Life Support (ALS) instructor and European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) instructor with course director qualifications.
Generic Instructor Course (GIC) instructor qualification.

Desirable

Leadership, coaching or mentorship qualifications.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Experience in instructing on, and directing, national advanced resuscitation skills programmes (e.g In Education, Paediatrics and Adults)
Experience as a Senior Resuscitation Officer within NHS trust
Experience of conducting audit and analysing and presenting complex data
Experience of leading quality assurance programmes including developing robust audit for improvement e.g. Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Audit

Desirable

Experience / knowledge of Health and Safety issues

Experience

Essential

Clinical experience in inpatient & community areas for mental & non-mental health
Good organisational skills, including resuscitation course organisation and co-ordination experience and team leadership.

Contractual

Essential

Ability to travel for early start/late finish, between sites and to regional meetings

Desirable

Car owner/ access to a car/ Driving Licence

Personal Qualities

Essential

Strength and physical dexterity to enable moving & handling of resuscitation equipment and the performance of resuscitation skills, including repetitive demonstration
A positive approach to work

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Current NMC, ODP or Paramedic registration, or equivalent professional qualification
Resuscitation Council UK Advanced Life Support (ALS) instructor and European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) instructor with course director qualifications.
Generic Instructor Course (GIC) instructor qualification.

Desirable

Leadership, coaching or mentorship qualifications.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Experience in instructing on, and directing, national advanced resuscitation skills programmes (e.g In Education, Paediatrics and Adults)
Experience as a Senior Resuscitation Officer within NHS trust
Experience of conducting audit and analysing and presenting complex data
Experience of leading quality assurance programmes including developing robust audit for improvement e.g. Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Audit

Desirable

Experience / knowledge of Health and Safety issues

Experience

Essential

Clinical experience in inpatient & community areas for mental & non-mental health
Good organisational skills, including resuscitation course organisation and co-ordination experience and team leadership.

Contractual

Essential

Ability to travel for early start/late finish, between sites and to regional meetings

Desirable

Car owner/ access to a car/ Driving Licence

Personal Qualities

Essential

Strength and physical dexterity to enable moving & handling of resuscitation equipment and the performance of resuscitation skills, including repetitive demonstration
A positive approach to work

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.