Resuscitation Education Practitioner, Band 6
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Resuscitation Education Team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT).
The Resuscitation Education team work across the site of GHNHSFT delivering all levels of Resuscitation Education from basic to advanced to all levels of Trust staff. Furthermore they offer support and expertise at Resuscitation events as part of both Adult and Paediatric Resuscitation response.
This exciting role is one that provides variety day to day and a chance to teach on behalf of governing bodies such as the Resuscitation Council UK and The Advanced Life Support Group. There is a distinct Paediatric focus to this role to enable the Resuscitation Education service to meet Trust training requirements and ongoing service delivery.
In addition to the above, data collection and analysis relating to Resuscitation and Clinical Emergencies to enable nationwide benchmarking as well as helping guide education focuses.
Within the Resuscitation Education Team, team working qualities are key as well as the ability to work alongside other multi-disciplinary professionals to deliver holistic education that is patient focused. Ability to independently work and manage a collective workload in addition to your own is key as well as the ability to manage the manoeuvring and moving of various amounts of Resuscitation equipment and manikins for both clinical use and education.
The proposed interview date is 14th March
Main duties of the job
Deliver Resuscitation support courses, to Trust staff ranging from basic to advanced life support courses for both adults & paediatrics.
Oversee and maintain governance related to resuscitation services.
Review and investigate Datix reports concerning resuscitation events and equipment to inform training and practice improvements.
Contribute to the management and oversight of emergency resuscitation equipment in all areas of the Trust.
Carry out audits of Trust resuscitation equipment.
Carry out data collection and audits of in-hospital cardiac arrests in line with the requirements for National Cardiac Arrest Audits (NCAA), as well as contributing to educational focuses.
Be the subject matter expert for the Trust in all aspects of resuscitation.
Attend 2222 calls as an experienced member of the Resuscitation Team, responding to both deteriorating patients and Cardiac Arrests.
Supporting members of clinical staff and often distressed patient carers / relatives when 2222 calls are put out
Teach advanced resuscitation techniques, including the use of mechanical CPR devices, intraosseous drills, pacing, and cardioversion, ensuring confidence and capability in learners.
Evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes and modify content to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with best practices.
Review and contribute to the development of new policies, ensuring they align with best practice and improve resuscitation and simulation outcomes.
About us
The Resuscitation Education Team are a small team with a big personality. We are highly recognised and respected across the Trust as experts in our field. We are looking for someone who shares the same drive and passion for Resuscitation Education to join our team. We are highly driven individuals that believe in networking with many teams all over the Trust to help us use education to reaffirm the Trust Values and help improve Patient Experiences. We are a flexible team that work together to ensure the service is provided to all areas of the Trust.
Details
Date posted
10 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share
Reference number
318-25-T0129
Job locations
Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
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