Resuscitation Officer

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) invites applications for a Resuscitation Specialist to deliver a comprehensive resuscitation service across Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe hospitals and community settings. You will help develop, deliver and evaluate a resuscitation curriculum and support staff training.

The role requires clinical experience in emergency care and ongoing CPD, with responsibility for advising on resuscitation directives and equipment commissioning across the Trust.

Qualifications

• 3 years post registration experience.
• 2 yrs experience in acute care setting i.e. Theatres, CCU, ITU A&E, Resuscitation, pre hospital
• Previous experience in teaching resuscitation skills
• Ability to accept continuing responsibility for self development

Responsibilities

• Participate in maintaining a well co-ordinated resuscitation service at Stoke Mandeville, Wycombe hospitals and Community settings.
• Ensure compliance and implementation of Trust policies and procedures relating to resuscitation.
• Contribute to the training in resuscitation for all staff; facilitate training to establish recognized competence levels (Resuscitation Council UK).
• Provide advice to all staff on adult/paediatric resuscitation, cardiac arrest prevention and recognition of the sick patient.
• Undertake risk assessment activities as directed by the Resuscitation Lead or Senior Resuscitation Officer.
• Represent the Resuscitation Service as requested by the Resuscitation Lead.
• Work with colleagues promoting teamwork, motivation, innovation and high standards of clinical practice.

Skills

Resuscitation knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Teaching skills

Crisis management

Independent working

Prioritisation

PowerPoint skills

Databases

CPD mindset

Communication

Education

RN/ODP/Paramedic

ALS/EPALS/APLS Provider

Tools

PowerPoint

Databases

Job description

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

Job overview

• The post holder is required to, along with members of the team, deliver a comprehensive Resuscitation Service across the Trust at the direction of the Resuscitation Lead.
• This will include the development, delivery and evaluation of a resuscitation curriculum according to policy and protocols.
• Assist in delivering an appropriate & comprehensive educational programme relating to resuscitation to all members of Trust staff.
• Advise & participate in resuscitation practice & work in commissioning of resuscitation equipment.
• Will assist with advice to all areas of the Trust concerning resuscitation related directives, national initiatives & changes in protocol.
• Expected to have clinical experience in the field of emergency care, & be able to demonstrate continuing professional development in a range of resuscitation specialties.
• Post is Trust wide covering two acute sites & community areas

Main duties of the job

Professional Responsibilities:

• Fully participate in maintaining a well co-coordinated resuscitation service at Stoke Mandeville, Wycombe hospitals and Community settings within the structure of the Resuscitation Service.
• Ensure compliance and implementation of Trust policies and procedures relating to resuscitation.
• Contribute to the training in resuscitation for all grades of staff. Facilitate training to establish the recognised levels of competence required by external organisations e.g. Resuscitation Council UK.
• Provide advice to all staff on issues relating to adult and paediatric resuscitation, cardiac arrest prevention and recognition of the sick patient.
• Undertake risk assessment activities as directed by the Resuscitation Lead or Senior Resuscitation Officer throughout the Trust and report findings.
• Represent the Resuscitation Service as requested by the Resuscitation Lead.
• Work with colleagues promoting good working relationships encouraging teamwork, motivation, innovation and high standards of clinical practice.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number

Person specification

Experience

• 3 years post registration experience
• 2 yrs experience in acute care setting i.e., Theatres, CCU, ITU A&E, Resuscitation, pre hospital
• Previous experience in teaching resuscitation skills
• Ability to accept continuing responsibility for self development

Education, Qualifications & Training

• RN/ODP/Paramedic
• ALS/ EPALS/ APLS Provider

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Theoretical Knowledge of Resus Councils Guidelines
• Ability to work with staff of all disciplines & professional backgrounds as part of a team
• Ability to express views clearly both verbally and written
• Proven skills teaching record
• Ability to work in a calm manner in situations of crisis
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to plan and prioritise own work load
• Proactive / forward thinking
• Ability to use PowerPoint presentations
• Knowledge of databases
• A keen desire to continue to develop the departmental service

Special Circumstances

• Current valid driving license

PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.

Contacting you: We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly.

Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.

Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.