Resuscitation Officer

Job overview

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We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Resuscitation Training Officer available within the trust and also the new Health and Social Care Academy.

The successful candidate will work across sites.

Main duties of the job

The Resuscitation Officer (RO) will be responsible for the planning, organisation and delivery of both basic and advanced life support training throughout the trust. He/she will be expected to respond to adult cardiac arrest calls, paediatric emergency calls, acting as an expert member of the team and facilitating experiential learning and team debrief.

To co-ordinate the use with the maintenance of all resuscitation equipment within the Trust.

To act as a professional resource for all members of the hospital team.

To act as key resource for simulation training

To maintain high standards of delivery of resuscitation training through audit and to have the ability to act upon any issues identified.

To ensure an accurate resuscitation database is maintained.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To respond to critical incident investigations when appropriate, producing action plans necessary to ensure safe, effective procedures are in place and appropriate training provided.

To offer support and advice to all staff after a resuscitation attempt and facilitate the opportunity for reflective practice.

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.