Resuscitation Practitioner Bank

Richmond Pharmacology; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Contract Research Organisation in London is seeking a Resuscitation Practitioner Bank to provide emergency care during night shifts. The role involves leadership in clinical emergencies, medication administration, and vital signs assessment, ensuring safety for clinical trial participants. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in acute clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience as a registered Nurse, Operating Department Practitioner, or Paramedic.
• Experience managing cardiac arrests and medical emergencies.
• Current acute clinical work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide ALS cover for clinical trial participants during night shifts.
• Lead clinical emergencies and administer medications as needed.
• Perform A to E assessments and ensure telemetry safety coverage.

Skills

Leadership in clinical emergencies

ECG interpretation

Communication with multidisciplinary teams

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registered Nurse, Operating Department Practitioner, or Paramedic qualification

Job description

Job Title: Resuscitation Practitioner Bank (Nights)

Location: On-Site (London Bridge)

Term: Bank position

Bank Rate: £43.75 per hour

Richmond Pharmacology is a leading Contract Research Organisation (CRO) specialising in early-phase clinical trials for pharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we strive to advance medical research and contribute to the development of life-changing therapies.

Purpose of the job

The main purpose of the Resuscitation Practitioner is to provide emergency care in line with phase one accreditation criteria. This role involves ensuring clinical and telemetry safety coverage.

The Resuscitation Practitioner bank will primarily cover night shifts (22:00 to 08:00) to provide ALS cover for clinical trial participants. Support the clinical trial assistants by providing vital signs assessment, A to E assessment, and cardiac monitoring. Additionally, complete resuscitation trolley checks and perform any other tasks required by the ACM team.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Take a leadership role in clinical emergencies within the unit.
2. Utilise ALS provider/instructor status to develop resuscitation skills within the team.
3. Administer medication as per Research Physician requests.
4. Analyse blood gas sampling, blood results, and ECGs.
5. Perform A to E assessments and escalate if necessary.
6. Provide telemetry safety coverage.
7. Ensure infection prevention and control measures are followed by clinical staff.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Post-qualification experience as a registered Nurse, Operating Department Practitioner, or Paramedic.
2. Current and ongoing acute clinical work experience.
3. Experience managing or participating in cardiac arrests and medical emergencies.
4. Knowledge and experience in ECG interpretation and management.
5. Able to work efficiently, especially under pressure.
6. Ability to communicate professionally with external and internal multidisciplinary teams.

Application

If you are interested in the role, please register your details, including a copy of your CV. Please note that, while we try to respond to every candidate, the high volume of applications may make this impossible. We appreciate your patience and understanding.