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Job requirements
Essential
33 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- QUALIFICATIONS
Current NMC/HCPC registration or registered healthcare practitioner
- QUALIFICATIONS
Generic Instructor Course or willingness to undertake
- QUALIFICATIONS
Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS) or willingness to undertake
- QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Instructor or European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS) Instructor or willingness to undertake
- QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Instructor or willingness to undertake
- ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
- ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Values accuracy and attention to detail
- ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Methodical and well organised and willingness to enhance knowledge and skills
- KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Evidence of contribution to education development.
- KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Evidence of formal/informal teaching which has influenced patient care
- KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Ability to manage/work within a multidisciplinary team
- KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Evidence of clinical and managerial development
- KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Ability to motivate others
- KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Commitment to practicing, monitoring and teaching to a high standard of clinical care
- KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
A knowledge of and practical use of information technology
- KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
An understanding of current issues in education and practice including trust initiatives, knowledge of NMC/HCPC developments and their implications on practice
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Excellent telephone manner
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Ability to prioritise and plan work streams in-line with the service and organizational needs
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Information technology knowledge and skills
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Treat all service users and colleagues with respect and dignity in accordance with the Trust policy
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Excellent time management
- PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Flexible and adaptable approach
- Professional/ Managerial/ Specialist Knowledge
Awareness of current research, development and evidence based practice
- Professional/ Managerial/ Specialist Knowledge
Understanding of Clinical Governance and application in clinical practice and education
- Professional/ Managerial/ Specialist Knowledge
Evidence of ability to manage challenging issues, undertaking a problem solving approach
- Professional/ Managerial/ Specialist Knowledge
Ability to produce clear, accurate, written, verbal and electronic records and reports
- Professional/ Managerial/ Specialist Knowledge
Ability to apply current evidence and research into practice and influence improvements
- PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Awareness of current research, development and evidence based practice.
- PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of Clinical Governance and application in clinical practice and education.
- PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Evidence of ability to manage challenging issues, undertaking a problem solving approach.
- PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Ability to produce clear, accurate, written, verbal and electronic records and reports.
- PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Ability to apply current evidence and research into practice and influence improvements.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Ability to understand and respond in emergencies
- KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Evidence of experience in patient safety and investigations including report writing
- KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Knowledge of technology used in patient care that is relevant to post
Job overview
Main duties of the job
- Deliver and support a wide range of resuscitation and patient safety education programmes across the Trust.
- Teach and assess clinical skills using evidence-based approaches and simulation methodologies.
- Support compliance with national resuscitation standards, Trust policies and mandatory training requirements.
- Provide specialist advice and support to multidisciplinary teams on resuscitation and patient safety matters.
- Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of education programmes and learning events.
- Support quality improvement, audit, governance and service development activities within the Resuscitation Service.
- Work collaboratively with ward managers, clinical teams and key stakeholders to identify and address learning needs.
- Contribute to course faculty, simulation activity, emergency response support, resuscitation equipment assurance and other operational functions of the Resuscitation Service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
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.
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This advert is for Resuscitation Practitioner with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term Contract or Secondment). The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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