Resuscitation Officer

Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of an evidence based, highly effective portfolio of resuscitation training courses consistent with standards set by the Resuscitation Council (UK)

The post holder will contribute to the resuscitation service delivery, demonstrating expertise in evidence based practice and reflecting developments in clinical research relating to resuscitation. They will provide clinical and technical support and advice to clinical teams during training, simulation and as part of the debrief process following a resuscitation event.

Main duties of the job

The post holders main duties will consist of training a diverse group of staff from multidisciplinary backgrounds

However as well as this as a member of the Resuscitation Team, you will also:

• Support the development and review of resuscitation, deterioration practices to ensure they reflect current guidance and best practice.
• Provide expert advice to clinical teams on resuscitation, emergency response, and deteriorating patient management.
• Monitor training compliance and contribute to reports for committees and senior managers.
• Support the management and quality assurance of emergency equipment, including resuscitation trolleys and associated systems.
• Investigate incidents, identify learning opportunities, and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in audits, Drills Spot checks, service development projects, and the delivery of organisational objectives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.net

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Applicant requirements

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.