Job summary
The Resuscitation Service are looking for a highly motivated
registered nurse with recent clinical experience, to join our friendly and
dynamic team. We aim to recruit and develop someone who has a passion for
teaching and has a keen interest in resuscitation, patient safety and quality
improvement projects.
There will be developmental opportunities for the successful
applicant, including the opportunity to achieve an Immediate Life Support
(ILS) provider qualification and (if nominated) support to progress to a Resuscitation Council
(UK) ILS instructor. ILS instructor status will also allow the candidate to expand their teaching experience by assisting with the
delivery of the Resuscitation Council (UK) ILS course.
Main duties of the job
The Resuscitation service is responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive efficient and effective Resuscitation service, to deliver education and training to Trust staff in accordance with the Resuscitation Council UK, (RCUK) standards and guidance.
The post holder will:_
- deliver adult basic life support and automated external defibrillation (AED) skills to the multi disciplinary team.
- Participate in and support quality assurance and audit activities within the department (e.g. for cardiac arrest equipment, Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and treatment (ReSPECT), and DNACPR, training and the National Cardiac Arrest Audit (NCCA))
- Act as a point of contact for emergency equipment related issues
- Assist with life support course coordination and preparing & setting up equipment
- Support Trust wide provision of cardiac arrest equipment
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate and deliver resuscitation and basic AED training to staff caring for adults as per Resuscitation Council UK/Trust standards.
- Assist the RO whilst responding to cardiac arrests and medical emergencies.
- Ensure accurate records of training are maintained
- Assist Resuscitation Officers with implementation of equipment changes on the cardiac arrest trolleys and in the checking and stocking of the central storage areas.
- Manage cleaning, maintenance and storage of resuscitation training equipment.
- Assist course co coordinators with the administrative tasks and organisation of local national courses.
- Support the Resuscitation audit programme
- Report any adverse incidents via the online incident reporting system. Participate in investigation of any incidents reported to the Resuscitation Service and report to the Resuscitation Officers as appropriate
- Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients/clients/colleagues and equal opportunities are practised.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate and deliver resuscitation and basic AED training to staff caring for adults as per Resuscitation Council UK/Trust standards.
- Assist the RO whilst responding to cardiac arrests and medical emergencies.
- Ensure accurate records of training are maintained
- Assist Resuscitation Officers with implementation of equipment changes on the cardiac arrest trolleys and in the checking and stocking of the central storage areas.
- Manage cleaning, maintenance and storage of resuscitation training equipment.
- Assist course co coordinators with the administrative tasks and organisation of local national courses.
- Support the Resuscitation audit programme
- Report any adverse incidents via the online incident reporting system. Participate in investigation of any incidents reported to the Resuscitation Service and report to the Resuscitation Officers as appropriate
- Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients/clients/colleagues and equal opportunities are practised.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of working clinically in an acute adult environment.
- Clinically credible, able to use their clinical experience to deliver high quality evidence/ researched based education to staff caring for the deteriorating adult.
- Thorough knowledge of the current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.
- Evidence of working within a team and supporting departmental objectives.
Desirable
- Previous exposure to management of cardiac arrest.
- Is flexible to the learning styles of candidates and can adapt teaching methods to suit their needs.
- Evidence of previous experience in delivering simulation training.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with active NMC Registration.
- Current mandatory resuscitation training.
- Portfolio demonstrating continuous personal professional development.
- Evidence of teaching experience.
Desirable
- Diploma HE Nursing.
- BSc (Hons) Nursing.
- Teaching qualification.
- ILS provider.
- ALS provider.
Knowledge of current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines for basic and advanced life support
Essential
- Can demonstrate effective communication skills with multi-professional audience.
- Demonstrate the ability to disseminate information to staff using a variety of methods.
- Able to present information verbally on an individual basis and to small and large groups.
- Demonstrates ability to be resourceful and display initiative and self-motivation.
- Can work effectively as a member of a team and autonomously.
- Have a desire to teach and empower staff in all areas of resuscitation and the ability to learn how to deliver sessions using a structured approach.
- Confident in delivering to small and large audiences.
Desirable
- Able to use standard computer systems, including teaching aids. E.g., PowerPoint.
- Has experience supporting multi-disciplinary team during unpredictable emergency situations.
- Can produce timely, accurate written and electronic letters, reports and tables.
- Has experience of delivering simulation training.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of working clinically in an acute adult environment.
- Clinically credible, able to use their clinical experience to deliver high quality evidence/ researched based education to staff caring for the deteriorating adult.
- Thorough knowledge of the current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.
- Evidence of working within a team and supporting departmental objectives.
Desirable
- Previous exposure to management of cardiac arrest.
- Is flexible to the learning styles of candidates and can adapt teaching methods to suit their needs.
- Evidence of previous experience in delivering simulation training.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with active NMC Registration.
- Current mandatory resuscitation training.
- Portfolio demonstrating continuous personal professional development.
- Evidence of teaching experience.
Desirable
- Diploma HE Nursing.
- BSc (Hons) Nursing.
- Teaching qualification.
- ILS provider.
- ALS provider.
Knowledge of current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines for basic and advanced life support
Essential
- Can demonstrate effective communication skills with multi-professional audience.
- Demonstrate the ability to disseminate information to staff using a variety of methods.
- Able to present information verbally on an individual basis and to small and large groups.
- Demonstrates ability to be resourceful and display initiative and self-motivation.
- Can work effectively as a member of a team and autonomously.
- Have a desire to teach and empower staff in all areas of resuscitation and the ability to learn how to deliver sessions using a structured approach.
- Confident in delivering to small and large audiences.
Desirable
- Able to use standard computer systems, including teaching aids. E.g., PowerPoint.
- Has experience supporting multi-disciplinary team during unpredictable emergency situations.
- Can produce timely, accurate written and electronic letters, reports and tables.
- Has experience of delivering simulation training.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
