Resuscitation Officer

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Oxford is seeking a part-time Resuscitation Officer to join their team. You will deliver training and work closely with managers and clinicians to enhance resuscitation training and practices across the organization. The role offers flexibility in hours, with a commitment of a minimum of 22.5 hours per week. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled health professional dedicated to improving patient care.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Support groups for Equality and Diversity

Qualifications

• Registered health professional with experience in resuscitation practice.
• Enthusiastic about patient care and education.
• Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver resuscitation training to staff.
• Participate in accredited Resuscitation Council courses.
• Provide guidance on training requirements.
• Evaluate educational strategies for resuscitation.
• Maintain accurate training records.

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a part time Resuscitation Officer to join our team and support planning, organisation and delivery of basic life support, intermediate life support, advanced life support and associated training throughout the Trust. This is an ideal role for an experienced, skilled and enthusiastic registered health professional with demonstrable involvement and interest in resuscitation practice, education and/or the care of deteriorating patients. You'll be delivering resuscitation training and work with managers and clinicians to optimise the uptake of resuscitation training for all staff groups. You'll also contribute to planning, development and evaluation of educational strategies at the Trust. If you are ready for a challenging and very satisfying role where you can contribute to service development and make a difference for patients and staff, we would like you to join our team! This role is being offered as part time (minimum of 22.5 hours per week) however we do have flexibility to offer up to 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OHFT resuscitation training, to include teaching and assessing small groups using current recognised resuscitation teaching methods during training sessions.


• With the support of the Senior and Lead Resuscitation Officer, participate in the provision of accredited Resuscitation Council (UK) (RCUK) courses in the Trust. In particular RCUK Immediate Life Support (ILS).


• Provide guidance to Trust staff on the level of training required and work with colleagues to ensure these needs are met.


• With the support of the Senior and Lead Resuscitation Officer work with managers and clinicians to optimise the uptake of resuscitation training for all staff groups, in line with Trust policy and to comply with National Guidelines.


• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of educational strategies for resuscitation, to include the development of training for all disciplines within the Trust.


• Maintain accurate records of all training provided.


• Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.


• Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression


• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development


• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service


• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers


• Competitive pension scheme


• Lease car scheme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Mental Health First Aiders


• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)


• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team