Resuscitation Officer

Job overview

• The post holder is required to, along with members of the team, deliver a comprehensive Resuscitation Service across the Trust at the direction of the Resuscitation Lead.
• This will include the development, delivery and evaluation of a resuscitation curriculum according to policy and protocols.
• Assist in delivering an appropriate & comprehensive educational programme relating to resuscitation to all members of Trust staff.
• Advise & participate in resuscitation practice & work in commissioning of resuscitation equipment.
• Will assist with advice to all areas of the Trust concerning resuscitation related directives, national initiatives & changes in protocol.
• Expected to have clinical experience in the field of emergency care, & be able to demonstrate continuing professional development in a range of resuscitation specialties.
• Post is Trust wide covering two acute sites & community areas

Main duties of the job

Professional Responsibilities:

• Fully participate in maintaining a well co-coordinated resuscitation service at Stoke Mandeville, Wycombe hospitals and Community settings within the structure of the Resuscitation Service.
• Ensure compliance and implementation of Trust policies and procedures relating to resuscitation.
• Contribute to the training in resuscitation for all grades of staff. Facilitate training to establish the recognised levels of competence required by external organisations e.g. Resuscitation Council UK.
• Provide advice to all staff on issues relating to adult and paediatric resuscitation, cardiac arrest prevention and recognition of the sick patient.
• Undertake risk assessment activities as directed by the Resuscitation Lead or Senior Resuscitation Officer throughout the Trust and report findings.
• Represent the Resuscitation Service as requested by the Resuscitation Lead.
• Work with colleagues promoting good working relationships encouraging teamwork, motivation, innovation and high standards of clinical practice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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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.