Job summary
We're looking for a motivated individual to join theResuscitation Department atHDFT within a supportive environment that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence in patient care.
The role is a fixed term/secondment contract for 12 months and is part time, 22.5 hours per week (To be worked within Monday - Friday 8-4), at Band 5 or 6 level, depending on experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in patient care, expand your professional expertise, and grow within a department dedicated to saving lives and supporting others to do the same.
Main duties of the job
You'll play a vital part in delivering a high-quality resuscitation service across our acute hospital and community sites throughout the North of England by the following duties:
Deliver engaging, specialist resuscitation training to a wide range of staff, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals. Act as a trusted expert and resource for resuscitation advice, supporting excellence in both education and clinical practice. Contribute to the continuous improvement of our services through regular audits of cardiac arrest procedures and resuscitation equipment. Champion best practice in patient safety and support the delivery of HDFT's vision and the goals of the Resuscitation Department. Develop your teaching and training skills, with support from an experienced and friendly team. Gain to a range of nationally recognised advanced resuscitation and instructor courses to enhance your professional development.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Depending on experience this secondment will be a band 5 progressing to band 6, or with the correct evidence a band 6.
Main duties will include:
Support the departments vision to empower staff through effective learning and delivery of resuscitation excellence.
Deliver and advise on basic life support skills and work towards assisting with intermediate and advanced levels in line with Resuscitation Council UK guidelines, progressing towards Advanced Instructor status.
Maintain up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge and integrate best practice into training and clinical support.
Contribute to the implementation and ongoing improvement of HDFTs Resuscitation Policy.
Act as an advocate for staff and patients, applying ethical, legal, and professional standards in all aspects of practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Depending on experience this secondment will be a band 5 progressing to band 6, or with the correct evidence a band 6.
Main duties will include:
Support the departments vision to empower staff through effective learning and delivery of resuscitation excellence.
Deliver and advise on basic life support skills and work towards assisting with intermediate and advanced levels in line with Resuscitation Council UK guidelines, progressing towards Advanced Instructor status.
Maintain up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge and integrate best practice into training and clinical support.
Contribute to the implementation and ongoing improvement of HDFTs Resuscitation Policy.
Act as an advocate for staff and patients, applying ethical, legal, and professional standards in all aspects of practice.
Person Specification
Evidence of experience and qualifications
Essential
- 2 years experience in acute, emergency or critical care
- Previous teaching experience
- ILS / ALS provider- or paeds equivelant
Desirable
- Experience in delivering resuscitation training
- Experience of Paediatric care/ resuscitation management
- Currently working in a role with frequent access to seriously ill patients
- Experience of clinical audit
- ALS/ EPALS instructor
Person Specification
Evidence of experience and qualifications
Essential
- 2 years experience in acute, emergency or critical care
- Previous teaching experience
- ILS / ALS provider- or paeds equivelant
Desirable
- Experience in delivering resuscitation training
- Experience of Paediatric care/ resuscitation management
- Currently working in a role with frequent access to seriously ill patients
- Experience of clinical audit
- ALS/ EPALS instructor
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).
