Resuscitation Practitioner – Emergency Dept Lead

Medway Nhs Foundation Trust; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Medway NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Resuscitation Practitioner in the Emergency Department. The post supports the department with clinical leadership, deputising for senior staff, and delivering high standards of nursing care.

Successful candidate will contribute to maintaining patient safety and service delivery, while benefiting from development opportunities and MSc programmes offered by the Trust. The Trust promotes flexible working and inclusive values.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the NMC/HCPC
• Emergency Based/Critical care qualification or equivalent (level 6/7)
• RCN emergency care competences level 2 or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Accountable for practice in line with the NMC Code and maintain competence
• Complete mandatory and statutory training within set timeframes
• Follow Health and Safety guidelines and local policies
• Participate in annual appraisal and support revalidation
• Provide courteous reception to patients and visitors while upholding corporate objectives
• Practice cost awareness with patient at the centre of initiatives

Skills

Deteriorating patient recognition

MS Word

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Emergency Based/Critical care qualification (level 6/7)

RCN emergency care competences level 2

Job description

Medway NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Resuscitation Practitioner in the Emergency Department. The post supports the department with clinical leadership, deputising for senior staff, and delivering high standards of nursing care.

Successful candidate will contribute to maintaining patient safety and service delivery, while benefiting from development opportunities and MSc programmes offered by the Trust. The Trust promotes flexible working and inclusive values.