Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Resuscitation Officer

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual as a Resuscitation Officer, to join a dedicated team within The Adult Resuscitation Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. There is availability for individuals looking for full or part time

hours.

The post holder will deliver in hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation, immediate airway management and defibrillation skills training to multidisciplinary Trust staff in the emergency medical management of acutely ill adult patients. As such you will be expected to possess a recognised teaching qualification alongside expert teaching skills. You must also hold ALS instructor status and you will be expected to participate in external ALS courses around the region.

Applicants for this post require current resuscitation/critical care experience as there will be a clinical aspect to the role, attending cardiac arrest situations and medical emergencies throughout the Trust for all specialities. The post holder will also be expected to participate in auditing of cardiac arrest procedures, reported through Trust Governance

We are a forward thinking, friendly and supportive team and we pride ourselves in the delivery of compassionate care, committed to working within a set of core values; the Leeds Way. The Trust is committed to staff development and provides a range of learning opportunities for staff.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Resuscitation Services team, the post holder will be responsible for the training and education of Trust staff of all grades and disciplines in the emergency medical management of acutely ill patients.

The post holder will be highly experienced in resuscitation and be in a position of responsibility as a Registered Nurse, NHAT Paramedic or Operating Department Practitioner.

The post holder must hold a current Resuscitation Council (UK) certificate in adult resuscitation. The ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a small knit team, under considerable pressure is essential.

The post holder, as part of a team of Resuscitation Officers, will assist in the planning, organising and implementing of Resuscitation Services and training for all clinical and non-clinical staff employed by the Trust across all hospital sites.

About us

The Resuscitation Service are a team of experienced, dedicated, individuals, who's focus is to provide advice and training within the field of Resuscitation, ensuring the highest quality of care, to patients experiencing a deterioration in their clinical condition

Our vision: #OutstandingCriticalCare

To achieve the best outcomes in the safest environments alongside an outstanding patient experience

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

26 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9298-ACC-045

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Promote the importance of resuscitation throughout the Trust by negotiation and presentation of specialist knowledge and skills required in the resuscitation of patients,

Motivate all staff to provide appropriate response within the Trust policy, whilst acknowledging emotive issues eg. Religious, ethnic, clinical and prognostic outcomes.

Lead the cardiac arrest team where appropriate and advise the team on treatment for medical emergencies during the immediate post resuscitation period

Utilise clinical skills, such as intravenous/intraosseous cannulation, administration of emergency drugs, ECG interpretation, defibrillation and intubation.

Develop intermediate and basic life support educational programmes to agreed local standards to meet the requirements of specific multidisciplinary staff groups

Attend resuscitation procedures and cardiac arrest calls across the Trust as appropriate, fulfilling an active educational and supportive role

Advise and work alongside the cardiac arrest team to ensure optimum patient management

Utilise high level of negotiation skills in order to promote changes in staff behaviour and attitudes to optimise patient survival

Provide debriefing/counselling and reassurance to all staff involved in the care of the arrested and acutely ill patient.

Disseminate sensitive and distressing information to patients and relatives, providing counselling and support for the multi-disciplinary team

Promote and lead effective communication with all disciplines, patients/clients and relatives.

Provide expert professional advice on resuscitation policies, procedures and equipment

Have the knowledge and skills to lead a cardiopulmonary arrest and evaluate/guide practice of existing leader

Identify and advise on clinical risk and clinical governance issues relating to resuscitation provision

Advise the Trust, organisationally and operationally in matters pertaining to resuscitation provision

Assist in the development of strategies to meet the resuscitation policy, practice and needs of the Trust

Assist in the implementation of policies and procedures to meet the resuscitation needs of the Trust in accordance with Trust policy/Trust Resuscitation Committee/Resuscitation Board

Develop and deliver intermediate and basic life support educational programmes to agreed local standards to meet the requirements of specific multidisciplinary staff groups

Evaluate the effectiveness of these programmes and review accordingly

Accountable for his/her practice, taking every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence

Practice in accordance with the NMC. Code of Professional Conduct and other appropriate Trust and statutory guidelines

Support the development of research based practices when assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating standards of care within sphere of responsibility

Co-ordinate audit performance of cardiac/pulmonary arrests.

Maintain effective communication and teamwork within the Resuscitation Department thereby maintaining clear individual responsibilities within the team

Ensure that national Resuscitation Council (UK) standards for resuscitation provision are upheld

Ensure that accurate training records are maintained

Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients/clients/colleagues and equal opportunities are practised.

Promote safe and effective practice relating to resuscitation provision

Support the Paediatric Resuscitation Service Team Leader to effectively bring together operational Resuscitation Training and Development practices throughout the Trust

Co-ordinate and deliver externally accredited Resuscitation Council (UK) Neonatal national courses

Keep updated with resuscitation guidelines

When required deputise for the resuscitation team leader at the Resuscitation Steering Group and Resuscitation Governance Group

Maintain clear individual responsibilities within the team

Ensure safe practice is maintained and promoted during training sessions

It is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure familiarity with all training equipment

Represent the resuscitation service at any meeting where our specialist knowledge and experience is required