Band 8a Lead Resuscitation Practitioner

Job overview

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our otherwise fully complemented Resuscitation services as part of BHRUT.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, specialist, cohesive group of under the guidance of both the medical clinical lead and divisional director of nursing for the service.

The role is a mixture of clinical responsibilities with managerial responsibility with a strong focus on delivering first class resuscitation training and ensuring the quality and safety of effective resuscitation and escalation of some of our most dependent and vulnerable patients.

This role will focus upon both the day to day delivery of services as well as the strategic delivery of a sustainable training programme and staff for the expansion of the Trust sites.

If you possess excellent communication and leadership skills we welcome the opportunity to discuss this further with you by contacting Liam Edwards on extension 6788 for informal discussions

Main duties of the job

To strategically lead and direct the Trust-wide Resuscitation Service. The Resuscitation Officer will work closely with the Trust to deliver a programme of resuscitation training to all  Trust clinical and non-clinical staff.

The post holder will act as subject matter expert in the field of resuscitation and promote the actions pertaining to the resuscitation policy.

The post holder will support organisational wide responsibility for the design, implementation and monitoring of resuscitation service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.