Resuscitation Officer (Fixed Term)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist in the planning, organisation and implementation of resuscitation training and education both within the Trust and to external organisations, in accordance with the guidelines of the Trust, the Resuscitation Council (UK) and the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation.
• To assist in the planning, organisation and implementation of resuscitation and deteriorating patient simulation education programmes using high and low fidelity simulators and other relevant equipment.
• The post holder will work with a wide range of staff both internally and externally in accordance with the guidelines of the Trust.
• To work as a member of the cardiac arrest team providing specialist clinical advice, including specific advice on and interpretation of complex documentation and procedures on clinical and related professional issues.
• To attend cardiac arrests/emergency situations, involving adults, paediatrics and trauma patients both leading and operating as a team member as required.
• To participate in research and audit in relation to Resuscitation.
• To participate in trials and evaluations of resuscitation equipment across the Trust.
• Ability to direct Resuscitation Council (UK) and Advanced Life Support Group Courses

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• 1st Level Registration (UK) Nurse/ODP/Paramedic
• Resuscitation Council (UK)ALS Full Instructor/IC
• Evidence of CPD.

Desirable

• Critical Care/equivalent Qualification.
• Resuscitation Council(UK) EPALS Instructor/IC
• Formal Teaching & Assessing Qualification. (not mentorship)

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Evidence of recent post Registration experience in an acute care area

Desirable

• Evidence of experience of work within Resuscitation/ Simulation training.
• Evidence of experience of clinical audit.
• Evidence of teaching in current role.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

• Evidence of excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Evidence of ability to work without supervision and manage time effectively.
• Evidence of ability to work flexibly.
• Evidence of ability to work within a team effectively.
• Evidence of a full driving license with ability & access to drive own car.

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to work as an expert practitioner.
• Evidence of successful management of change.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)