Job summary
Our Resuscitation Service has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse to join its friendly and supportive team as a Resuscitation Practioner Band 6 or Senior Resuscitation Practioner Band 7, the appropriate banding ,dependant on experience and qualifications held, to be discussed at interview.
We are looking for a experienced clinician, motivated and enthusiastic with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, dedicated to working as part of our friendly team that takes pride in nurturing a supportive environment in which to work while ensuring we deliver a high quality service.
As our Resuscitation Practitioner you will provide care and specialist advice in the clinical area in relation to equipment, the deteriorating patient pathway, cardiac arrest prevention and management.
Southend is a Resuscitation Council registered course centre for the ALS, EPALS and NLS courses. The Resuscitation Practitioner team provide all levels of resuscitation training to the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to act as a key resource in the provision, review and development of resuscitation practice in the clinical environment and to organise, plan and provide resuscitation training to various levels of employees and appropriate individuals within the Trust.
You will participate in service improvement and audit activities. You will also deputise in the day to day management of the service in the absence of the Lead.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached JOB DESCRIPTIONS and PERSON SPECIFICATIONS for both the Band 6 and 7 roles.
The appropriate band will be offered based on experience and qualifications held and can be discussed at interview.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached JOB DESCRIPTIONS and PERSON SPECIFICATIONS for both the Band 6 and 7 roles.
The appropriate band will be offered based on experience and qualifications held and can be discussed at interview.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- All - Registered Nurse or Paramedic (NMC/HCPC)
- All - Teaching qualification/equivalent experience
- Band 6 - Post registration qualification (level 6)
- Band 7 - Post registration qualification (level 7)
- Band 6 - Current ILS or pILS certificate
- Band 7 - Advanced Level instructor (ALS / EPALS or APLS)
- Band 7 - Master's Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Band 6 - ILS/pILS/IC instructor
- Band 6 - Professional Degree or equivalent experience
- Band 6 - ALS/EPALS provider
- Band 7 - ALS/EPALS or APLS course Director
- Band 7 - Non-medical prescriber
- Band 7 - GIC/NLS Instructor
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- All - Significant experience in an acute care setting, caring for the deteriorating patient
- All - Evidence of IT literacy
- Band 6 - Working at Band 6 level or leadership role
- Band 7 - Demonstrable experience of teaching resuscitation related skills
Desirable
- Band 6 - Demonstrable experience of teaching resuscitation related skills
- Band 6 - Experience of working in a resuscitation service
- Band 7 - Involvement in delivering simulation courses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- All - Registered Nurse or Paramedic (NMC/HCPC)
- All - Teaching qualification/equivalent experience
- Band 6 - Post registration qualification (level 6)
- Band 7 - Post registration qualification (level 7)
- Band 6 - Current ILS or pILS certificate
- Band 7 - Advanced Level instructor (ALS / EPALS or APLS)
- Band 7 - Master's Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Band 6 - ILS/pILS/IC instructor
- Band 6 - Professional Degree or equivalent experience
- Band 6 - ALS/EPALS provider
- Band 7 - ALS/EPALS or APLS course Director
- Band 7 - Non-medical prescriber
- Band 7 - GIC/NLS Instructor
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- All - Significant experience in an acute care setting, caring for the deteriorating patient
- All - Evidence of IT literacy
- Band 6 - Working at Band 6 level or leadership role
- Band 7 - Demonstrable experience of teaching resuscitation related skills
Desirable
- Band 6 - Demonstrable experience of teaching resuscitation related skills
- Band 6 - Experience of working in a resuscitation service
- Band 7 - Involvement in delivering simulation courses
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).
