GESH Resuscitation Officer (ESTH)

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Resuscitation Officer to offer expert advice on resuscitation practices, develop training programs, and manage audits. The role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in acute care settings, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Current professional registration required.
• Experience in acute care and delivering resuscitation training.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on resuscitation and early patient recognition.
• Attend emergency calls and participate in cardiac arrest team.
• Develop and implement resuscitation training.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Presentation

Education

BSc or equivalent experience

Teaching qualification

Master's level degree

Job description

Go back St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

GESH Resuscitation Officer (ESTH)

The closing date is 27 May 2025

Provide expert advice within the Trust on all aspects of resuscitation and early recognition of the deteriorating patient.

Demonstrate high-quality resuscitation skills and credibility to those who require training and advice.

Help plan and develop training within the Trust and community, based on current guidelines and best practice.

Take initiative to help lead and develop resuscitation services for Trust and Community settings.

Assist in forming policies and procedures related to all aspects of resuscitation throughout the Trust and community.

Audit all cardiac arrest/peri-arrest calls and submit to the National Cardiac Arrest Audit as appropriate. Interpret and report results, and plan care/training needs around the analysis.

Report equipment/training, Do Not Attempt Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and/or ReSPECT/Co-ordinate my Care audits at appropriate Governance Meetings.

Deputise where needed for the Resuscitation Manager.

Work autonomously within the resuscitation department/community on a day-to-day basis using initiative and prioritisation/decision-making skills.

***Please note that Part-time may also be considered***

Main duties of the job

Attend daily cardiac arrest team meetings when not training. Encourage introductions, preallocation of roles, and identify any learning needs or site issues.

Attend emergency calls and participate as part of the cardiac arrest team when possible.

Provide expert advice and support to all levels of clinical staff during cardiac/peri-arrests and medical emergencies - escalate concerns appropriately.

Facilitate and participate in hot and cold debrief opportunities following emergency events.

Follow up 2222 calls daily with switchboard and enter cardiac arrest data into audits.

Identify concerns and provide support as necessary. Maintain a high clinical profile in the Trust.

Provide knowledge, advice, support, and guidance to ensure best evidence-based resuscitation practice to all Trust staff, in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct (or equivalent regulatory body), Trust and community policies, and RCUK guidelines.

Keep resuscitation Instructorship up to date and comply with regulations related to personal development and advanced courses.

Be fully conversant with the operation of all resuscitation training equipment used within the Trust and community, both clinical and training equipment.

Collect and analyse data from defibrillators following cardiac arrest events to facilitate data-driven debriefs where possible.

About us

St George's, Epsom, and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

Manage personal appraisal dates and mandatory training and ensure support through the Trust appraisal system.

Maintain up-to-date registration with the NMC or other regulating professional body. Practice within Trust policies, values, and national codes of professional practice/conduct at all times.

Practice as a professional role model to all nursing and junior medical staff.

Demonstrate and maintain infection control standards as per Trust policies and procedures.

Include in training as appropriate.

Ensure maintenance and development of own clinical critical care skills through training and education as identified in personal development plans, monitored through performance reviews.

Develop a good working relationship with the multi-professional team and attend multi-professional meetings within the Trust and community settings as required.

Maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times.

Work in conjunction and harmony with Resuscitation team members.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current professional registration (e.g., Registered Nurse, ODP, Paramedic, Doctor)
• BSc or equivalent experience
• Teaching qualification e.g., Certificate of Education, ENB 998, or equivalent
• Resuscitation Council (UK) Advanced Life Support Instructor in Adults
• Completed or working towards master's level degree
• Working towards Paediatric/Neonatal Advanced Life Support Instructorship
• Experience working in community settings teaching resuscitation

Experience

• Experience within an acute care setting. Experience at a senior level of practice.
• Experience in delivering a range of resuscitation training and understanding to multidisciplinary staff.
• Understanding of the importance of collating information from 2222 calls and the potential impact this information may have upon the organisation, its staff, patients, and visitors.
• Experience of developing and implementing resuscitation training. Experience of risk assessment.
• Experience of service development. Auditing cardiac arrests/peri-arrest events.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Confident teaching skills. Excellent presentation skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively. Effective resource management.
• Experience of research. Team management skills.

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of national standards and guidelines relating to resuscitation and the deteriorating patient.
• Knowledge of safe and effective clinical governance.
• Knowledge of Clinical Risk Management.

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 disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust