Resuscitation Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Job summary

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Are you seeking a progressive, dynamic and varied work environment? Would you like to work for a cohesive and well led team that values the contributions of its team members?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust's Resuscitation Services team. Resuscitation Services are responsible for delivering comprehensive, high quality resuscitation education across all parts of University Hospitals Sussex and with external partners, including training, education, policy development, equipment standardisation, audit and support at clinical emergencies.

Being part of the Resus Services team will give you an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in resuscitation education. Teaching MDT groups in the basic life support of adults and children and, if you're already an RCUK/ALSG instructor, teaching on those courses too. If you aren't already an RCUK/ALSG instructor, working with us will be a great opportunity to develop the technical and non-technical knowledge/skills to develop into an instructor with support to achieve this.

Whilst our primary role is education, resus practitioners also carry a bleep and, when possible, attend emergencies to support the cardiac arrest & MET team.

Main duties of the job

The Resuscitation Practitioner (RP) is responsible for the provision (delivery and monitoring of standards) of mandatory resuscitation training for all medical, nursing and ancillary staff employed by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will also deliver training to external organisations to generate income for the Trust.

The RP will as per team rota provide clinical support to teams based at Southlands CDC

To implement, maintain & grow education packages using Simulation & Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) service within UHSussex.

The RP will have a clinical role, attending medical emergencies and cardiac arrest calls, providing expert advice and clinical support to ensure safe, high quality patient care.

The RP will attend Resuscitation Operational Management Group (ROMG) meetings, providing professional advice and feedback on issues such as audit, equipment and training.

The RP will identify areas of the service for improvement and contribute to the resuscitation services strategy for service development.

This post has been identified as suitable for a job share and for this reason we would welcome applications from those interested in part time hours. Please identify this preference within the Supporting Information section of your application form.

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops

AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need itbecausewe know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosingUHSussexyou are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that youdo.

Date posted

08 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Job share

Reference number

279-5550330-AUG23-A

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work closely with the Resuscitation Services team in the creation and review of Trust policies and procedures relating to Resuscitation, ensuring that such policies and procedures accurately reflect best practice as agreed nationally.
Plan, manage and implement relevant audits related to Resuscitation and implement action plans based on audit findings.
Manage allocated training by preparing appropriate handouts, equipment and training venue.
Feedback any issues of concern, raised during training, to the LRP.
Hold an emergency bleep and respond to adult and paediatric clinical emergencies acting as member within the multi-disciplinary team as necessary.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work closely with the Resuscitation Services team in the creation and review of Trust policies and procedures relating to Resuscitation, ensuring that such policies and procedures accurately reflect best practice as agreed nationally.
Plan, manage and implement relevant audits related to Resuscitation and implement action plans based on audit findings.
Manage allocated training by preparing appropriate handouts, equipment and training venue.
Feedback any issues of concern, raised during training, to the LRP.
Hold an emergency bleep and respond to adult and paediatric clinical emergencies acting as member within the multi-disciplinary team as necessary.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Person Specification

Essentail & Desirable

Essential

oOngoing professional registration
oMentorship Qualification
oAcute clinical experience at Band 5 or above
oRC (UK) or ALSG Provider Course
oRelevant Post Registration Qualification in acute / critical care or relevant qualification or experience
oKnowledge of clinical governance and related activities;
oRecord of continuing professional development.
oDemonstrate high standard of clinical practice;
oEvidence of theoretical and practical application of adult learning theories;
oWillingness to study towards PGCE or equivalent
oKnowledge of audit and policy review

Desirable

oResuscitation Council (UK) ILS, PILS, ALS, EPALS, NLS and or ALSG APLS instructor or instructor candidate status
oExperience in resuscitation training and practice
oPost Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or similar
oSound practical and theoretical knowledge of basic and intermediate life support;
oDemonstrate awareness of budget limitations and operate and perform within them
oExperience of direct line management, or supervision and mentorship/preceptor ship

Person Specification

Essentail & Desirable

Essential

oOngoing professional registration
oMentorship Qualification
oAcute clinical experience at Band 5 or above
oRC (UK) or ALSG Provider Course
oRelevant Post Registration Qualification in acute / critical care or relevant qualification or experience
oKnowledge of clinical governance and related activities;
oRecord of continuing professional development.
oDemonstrate high standard of clinical practice;
oEvidence of theoretical and practical application of adult learning theories;
oWillingness to study towards PGCE or equivalent
oKnowledge of audit and policy review

Desirable

oResuscitation Council (UK) ILS, PILS, ALS, EPALS, NLS and or ALSG APLS instructor or instructor candidate status
oExperience in resuscitation training and practice
oPost Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or similar
oSound practical and theoretical knowledge of basic and intermediate life support;
oDemonstrate awareness of budget limitations and operate and perform within them
oExperience of direct line management, or supervision and mentorship/preceptor ship

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.