Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and well-motivated
and appropriately experienced Registered Nurse/HCPC registered health care
professional to take on a role of Senior Resuscitation Officer in the
Resuscitation Service at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a part time 18.75 hour per week permanent post, working in conjunction
with another part time Senior Resuscitation Officer to provide service cover
across a Monday Friday working week.
This post is subject to Enhanced CRB Disclosure.
Hours: 18.75 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity for ongoing professional and leadership development. The role will incorporate the planning and
delivery of training at all levels, giving specialist advice across the Trust, and
ensuring the highest standard of practice in relation to resuscitation. The
post holder will attend as part of the cardiac arrest team when available.
The successful candidate will also help develop policies and procedures as
well as lead audit and projects to influence improvements in all aspects of resuscitation
and associated practice.
We require candidates to be a Registered Nurse or HCPC registered health
care professional and have significant post qualifying experience including
relevant experience in Urgent, Emergency, Critical or Acute care and be
educated to degree level. They should have significant experience working in a
Resuscitation training role at Band 6 level.
The successful candidate will hold current ALS and PILS Instructor status
as a minimum, have significant teaching experience and hold a teaching
qualification. They will have also
undertaken a clinical skills course and have developed their leadership skills.
We are looking for a team player who can positively influence service
delivery and also work using their own initiative. If you are passionate about
education, training and influencing clinical practice, developing your
leadership skills and have excellent people and teaching skills then we would
like to hear from you.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Overall Job Purpose:
The
Senior Resuscitation Officer (SRO) will support planning, organisation and
delivery of both basic life support, advanced life support and associated training
throughout South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT, the
Trust) and support effective operational delivery of this training.
To
deputise for the Resuscitation Service Lead in their absence or in areas of
delegated / designated responsibility.
To
strategically lead on some aspects of resuscitation service provision under
delegated responsibility from the Lead for Resuscitation Service
To
lead day to day resuscitation service provision in a specific Trust locality.
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.
On occasion the SRO will be expected to lead the cardiac arrest team.
To
provide specialist advice, support and training to all clinical services and areas
in relation to resuscitation.
Support
resuscitation associated audit programmes across the Trust and lead on
specific audits with designated responsibility from the Resuscitation Service
Lead
He/she
will encourage evidence-based practice Trust wide by contributing to the development
and revision of Trust resuscitation and associated guidelines, policies, procedures
and training in the light of new research and audit.
Support
effective use of all resuscitation training equipment within the Trust and contribute
to the appropriate maintenance of such equipment.
To
act as professional resource for all staff within the Trust.
To
influence cardiac arrest prevention by supporting organisational approaches
to deterioration recognition across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Overall Job Purpose:
The
Senior Resuscitation Officer (SRO) will support planning, organisation and
delivery of both basic life support, advanced life support and associated training
throughout South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT, the
Trust) and support effective operational delivery of this training.
To
deputise for the Resuscitation Service Lead in their absence or in areas of
delegated / designated responsibility.
To
strategically lead on some aspects of resuscitation service provision under
delegated responsibility from the Lead for Resuscitation Service
To
lead day to day resuscitation service provision in a specific Trust locality.
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.
On occasion the SRO will be expected to lead the cardiac arrest team.
To
provide specialist advice, support and training to all clinical services and areas
in relation to resuscitation.
Support
resuscitation associated audit programmes across the Trust and lead on
specific audits with designated responsibility from the Resuscitation Service
Lead
He/she
will encourage evidence-based practice Trust wide by contributing to the development
and revision of Trust resuscitation and associated guidelines, policies, procedures
and training in the light of new research and audit.
Support
effective use of all resuscitation training equipment within the Trust and contribute
to the appropriate maintenance of such equipment.
To
act as professional resource for all staff within the Trust.
To
influence cardiac arrest prevention by supporting organisational approaches
to deterioration recognition across the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RM registered with NMC or ODP/Paramedic/AHCP registered with HCPC
- Current ALS Instructor Status
- Current PILS Instructor Status
- Teaching Qualification :ENB 998, FETC/Cert. Ed/PP126/GIC or equivalent
- In depth knowledge and understanding of current resuscitation guidelines
- Clinical Skills Course
- Evidence of recent post registration study /qualifications
- Knowledge of health and safety issues
Desirable
- Current APLS/EPLS certificate
- APLS/EPLS Instructor or Instructor Potential/Candidate Status
- Completion of AIMS/ALERT or similar course or teaching status for these courses
- Leadership Qualification (LEO/LET/Mary Seacole/Other)
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, presentation and teaching skills which enable the post holder to present information and skills to groups of staff from different professions
- Evidence of IT Skills /Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages
- Time management skills, able to organise and plan own/team workload and work without supervision
- Interpersonal skills; approachable, and supportive
- Accuracy with record keeping and written communication
- Evidence of development of leadership skills
Desirable
- Participation in Policy Development
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Innovative and motivated.
- Ability to be an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective leadership skills and the ability to motivate others and act as a role model.
- Ability to set objectives and prioritise.
- Ability to challenge poor practice and develop practice organisationally.
- Ability to plan and manage workload of self and others
- Highly developed physical dexterity is required for clinical and training duties, performing resuscitation as part of the cardiac arrest team and participating in safe movement/transfer of patients, objects and training equipment
- Emotional resilience in stressful situations
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as working at a band 6 level.
- Evidence of experience working in a critical, acute or urgent care clinical environment where resuscitation takes place and active involvement in resuscitation
- Experience teaching resuscitation to different levels of staff
- Participation in Clinical audit programmes/projects
- Evidence of continuing development
Desirable
- Experience acting as a registered course Director for Resuscitation/Related courses
- Involvement in planning Trust wide provision of resuscitation training
- Experience in Leading Clinical audit programmes/projects
Attitude
Essential
- Motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service and organisational needs
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills relevant to post
- Understands professional responsibilities/accountability
Other
Essential
- The applicant must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle appropriately insured for work use.
- There is a requirement to deliver training and support resuscitation and associated practice to all sites across the Trust.
- Maintain clinical competence by working in a clinical area to be agreed with their line manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RM registered with NMC or ODP/Paramedic/AHCP registered with HCPC
- Current ALS Instructor Status
- Current PILS Instructor Status
- Teaching Qualification :ENB 998, FETC/Cert. Ed/PP126/GIC or equivalent
- In depth knowledge and understanding of current resuscitation guidelines
- Clinical Skills Course
- Evidence of recent post registration study /qualifications
- Knowledge of health and safety issues
Desirable
- Current APLS/EPLS certificate
- APLS/EPLS Instructor or Instructor Potential/Candidate Status
- Completion of AIMS/ALERT or similar course or teaching status for these courses
- Leadership Qualification (LEO/LET/Mary Seacole/Other)
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, presentation and teaching skills which enable the post holder to present information and skills to groups of staff from different professions
- Evidence of IT Skills /Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages
- Time management skills, able to organise and plan own/team workload and work without supervision
- Interpersonal skills; approachable, and supportive
- Accuracy with record keeping and written communication
- Evidence of development of leadership skills
Desirable
- Participation in Policy Development
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Innovative and motivated.
- Ability to be an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective leadership skills and the ability to motivate others and act as a role model.
- Ability to set objectives and prioritise.
- Ability to challenge poor practice and develop practice organisationally.
- Ability to plan and manage workload of self and others
- Highly developed physical dexterity is required for clinical and training duties, performing resuscitation as part of the cardiac arrest team and participating in safe movement/transfer of patients, objects and training equipment
- Emotional resilience in stressful situations
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as working at a band 6 level.
- Evidence of experience working in a critical, acute or urgent care clinical environment where resuscitation takes place and active involvement in resuscitation
- Experience teaching resuscitation to different levels of staff
- Participation in Clinical audit programmes/projects
- Evidence of continuing development
Desirable
- Experience acting as a registered course Director for Resuscitation/Related courses
- Involvement in planning Trust wide provision of resuscitation training
- Experience in Leading Clinical audit programmes/projects
Attitude
Essential
- Motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service and organisational needs
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills relevant to post
- Understands professional responsibilities/accountability
Other
Essential
- The applicant must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle appropriately insured for work use.
- There is a requirement to deliver training and support resuscitation and associated practice to all sites across the Trust.
- Maintain clinical competence by working in a clinical area to be agreed with their line manager
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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