Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic registered healthcare professional to come join our outstanding organisation, leading and shaping the future of the resuscitation service.
The Lead Resuscitation practitioner will work closely with the Physical Health and Education teams, and will develop strong professional working relationships with clinical teams across all of our Trust sites.
Main duties of the job
The Lead Resuscitation Practitioner is responsible for ensuring Trust staff are best prepared to manage any life-threatening emergencies encountered during their work by the provision of training, advising on the provision of emergency equipment, and the development of clinical polices and guidelines.
In conjunction with the Resuscitation Committee, the post holder will be responsible for strategic direction of the resuscitation service at HPFT.
The post holder will work with a high degree of autonomy, providing expert advice, training, and oversight on all aspects of Resuscitation advising staff throughout the organisation on issues relating to training, equipment and incident management and prevention.
They will lead the development and implementation of the Trust Resuscitation policy and procedures and will advise on the development of other clinical guidelines related to physical health matters.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for a detailed list of core responsibilities.
Informal visits are welcome and encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for a detailed list of core responsibilities.
Informal visits are welcome and encouraged.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC or HCPC registration
- RC(UK) ALS instructor
- Educated to Masters level in a healthcare related subject or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- RC(UK) EPALS instructor
- RC(UK) ALS course director
- Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical experience in acute or pre-hospital care
- Senior resuscitation practitioner/resus officer
- Managing, supporting and co-ordinating the delivery of Nationally recognised courses
- Experience of leading quality assurance programmes, including developing audits
- Evidence of involvement in policy and clinical guideline development
- Good organisational skills
- Collaborative working with Learning and Development, and Medical Education Teams
- Experience of formulating strategic plans that contribute to service delivery
Desirable
- Contribution to national and local clinical audit and research.
- Experience of participating in the development and evaluation of learning resources
Communication Skills
Essential
- Highly effective communication skills
- Have the ability to sensitively provide and receive complex information.
- Able to offer highly specialised clinical advice.
- Facilitation of post event debriefs
- Ability to produce concise and detailed written reports
- Facilitation and presenting skills
- Motivational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC or HCPC registration
- RC(UK) ALS instructor
- Educated to Masters level in a healthcare related subject or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- RC(UK) EPALS instructor
- RC(UK) ALS course director
- Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant clinical experience in acute or pre-hospital care
- Senior resuscitation practitioner/resus officer
- Managing, supporting and co-ordinating the delivery of Nationally recognised courses
- Experience of leading quality assurance programmes, including developing audits
- Evidence of involvement in policy and clinical guideline development
- Good organisational skills
- Collaborative working with Learning and Development, and Medical Education Teams
- Experience of formulating strategic plans that contribute to service delivery
Desirable
- Contribution to national and local clinical audit and research.
- Experience of participating in the development and evaluation of learning resources
Communication Skills
Essential
- Highly effective communication skills
- Have the ability to sensitively provide and receive complex information.
- Able to offer highly specialised clinical advice.
- Facilitation of post event debriefs
- Ability to produce concise and detailed written reports
- Facilitation and presenting skills
- Motivational skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingfisher Court, Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ
Kingsley Green, Harper Lane
Radlett
WD7 9HQ
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
