Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join the resuscitation services team, taking on new challenges and opportunities as a band 6 resuscitation officer. Are you enthusiastic, patient about patient care and enjoy teaching? This post may be for you. Full training and support will be given.
Main duties of the job
Improve the quality of care and reduce morbidity and mortality ofpatients needing resuscitation and emergency medical or trauma careby training delivery, assessment and support for health careprofessionals, to ensure they have the knowledge and skills necessaryto manage patients of all age groups in accordance with national andinternational guidelines, and relevant local policies and procedures.
The post holder will work independently with discretion to work withinbroad occupational policies regarding the delivery of Resuscitationtraining.
Attend resuscitation, medical and trauma emergencies providingsupport and guidance to the team leader, also ensuring audit of theevent and providing feedback to team members.Audit resuscitation calls, activities, outcomes and assist with thedevelopment of training programmes, which reflect audit information.Assist Resuscitation Practitioner & Clinical Skills Manager in theprovision of a flexible and fully comprehensive resuscitation servicesto all Service Level Agreement contractors.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional
- Range of Clinical and Teaching/Training qualifications equivalent to Degree study.
- RC(UK) ALS or EPLS Provider instructor/ (IP)
- Resuscitation Council (UK) Basic and Advance Life Support Guidelines including clinical supportive literature
- Knowledge of National and Local Emergency Care protocols and procedures.
- IT Literate.
Desirable
- PGCE, or working towards qualification
- RC(UK) GIC IDI.
- ATLS observer certification.
- CCU/ITU/Paramedic practitioner.
- Research Module
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an acute/emergency care clinical setting.
- Advanced medical and trauma resuscitation skills for all client groups (including delivering cannulation and intubation training)
- Highly developed communication skills, and able to communicate with staff at all levels..
- Assessment and Audit skills.
- Good organisational and planning skills
Desirable
- Experience teaching resuscitation and emergency care.
- ALS/ATLS/EPLS. NLS/ALERT practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Dynamic.
- Flexible to the needs of the service
- Motivated
- Supportive.
- Team player
Desirable
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work hours flexibly.
Other
Essential
- Flexibility and adaptability towards travelling, unsocial hours and working patterns, including occasional overnight stays
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional
- Range of Clinical and Teaching/Training qualifications equivalent to Degree study.
- RC(UK) ALS or EPLS Provider instructor/ (IP)
- Resuscitation Council (UK) Basic and Advance Life Support Guidelines including clinical supportive literature
- Knowledge of National and Local Emergency Care protocols and procedures.
- IT Literate.
Desirable
- PGCE, or working towards qualification
- RC(UK) GIC IDI.
- ATLS observer certification.
- CCU/ITU/Paramedic practitioner.
- Research Module
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an acute/emergency care clinical setting.
- Advanced medical and trauma resuscitation skills for all client groups (including delivering cannulation and intubation training)
- Highly developed communication skills, and able to communicate with staff at all levels..
- Assessment and Audit skills.
- Good organisational and planning skills
Desirable
- Experience teaching resuscitation and emergency care.
- ALS/ATLS/EPLS. NLS/ALERT practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Dynamic.
- Flexible to the needs of the service
- Motivated
- Supportive.
- Team player
Desirable
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work hours flexibly.
Other
Essential
- Flexibility and adaptability towards travelling, unsocial hours and working patterns, including occasional overnight stays
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).
