Job summary
If you have the following essential qualities, we would love to hear from you:
- Ability to facilitate the provision of a highly efficient resuscitation service.
- Experience of working within an acute setting
- Experience of teaching/supporting staff and is an enthusiastic and effective educator
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to relate to and work together with a wide variety of people
Main duties of the job
- The Resuscitation service operates across all Trust sites. This post is primarily based at King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill site). There will be some cross site working for this post.
- The post holder will work closely with the service manager and senior resuscitation officers to facilitate the provision of a highly efficient resuscitation service.
- To participate in resuscitation training and education in resuscitation practices in conjunction with the senior resuscitation team. Specific portfolio adult & paediatric basic life support along with adult & paediatric immediate life support.
- To be assist the Resuscitation Officers and Senior Resuscitation officers as a clinical member of the resuscitation team, providing assistance to the team where necessary.
- To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner in promoting Resuscitation skills and standards supported by current scientific guidance from the Resuscitation Council (UK).
- Under the supervision of the wider resuscitation team, provide professional advice to all areas of the organisation concerning resuscitation issues, including policy development, training, clinical governance, and equipment issues
- To participate in quality improvement audits both locally and nationally (National Cardiac Arrest Audit)
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical
- Provide expert advice and clinical support to the resuscitation teams in the field of clinical resuscitation practice and management of deteriorating patients.
- To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner in promoting Resuscitation skills and standards supported by current scientific guidance from the Resuscitation Council (UK).
- Attend, with the support of a senior, resuscitation calls supporting, facilitating and debriefing the team and family as appropriate.
- Participate in the audit of resuscitation equipment/risk management to ensure standards are being maintained in clinical areas.
- To be accountable for own continued academic and professional development. Promote an innovative, progressive attitude and take opportunities to sustain, improve knowledge and clinical/ professional competence.
- Assist in the date collection of all in hospital cardiac arrest and to be heavily involved in their respective clinical review.
Education/Training
- To lead/participate in resuscitation training and education in resuscitation practices in conjunction with the senior resuscitation team. Specific portfolio adult & paediatric basic life support along with adult & paediatric immediate life support.
- Be responsible for contributing to the organisation, planning, delivery and evaluation of training in BLS, PBLS ILS &PILS
- Create a positive learning environment through the provision of support and advice to staff in clinical areas and those attending training courses.
- Ensure all resuscitation training is based on the latest evidence and adheres to Resuscitation Council (UK) and Trust guidelines.
- To work towards becoming an instructor in Immediate life support and paediatric immediate life support (if not already).
- To be fully conversant with the operational resuscitation policy for Kings College Hospital and all equipment used clinically and for training.
- There will be the opportunity to lead/participate in Trust Wide projects and research innovations as directed by your manager.
Leadership and Personal Skills
- To have good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to different groups of people and in small teams.
- Ability to organise and plan workload effectively and efficiently.
- Work flexibly and autonomously, having agreed clear objectives and plans with the service lead.
- Assist in maintaining stock, controlling stock levels and liaise with procurement as required.
- Assist in coordinating and producing reports as required and presenting findings at the Resuscitation Committee, deteriorating patient group and other Trust meetings as required
- To participate in the National Cardiac Arrest Audit for the Trust to help collect, input the data and to present reports to the Resuscitation Committee, Deteriorating Patient and Critical Care outreach meetings.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages in particular Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- A flexible approach to working patterns is required and longer hours will be required when running national courses.
- Physically able to cope with the demands of the role including the pace required to attend emergency calls, participating in clinical resuscitation, preparing for courses/nationals courses which requires moving resuscitation manikins and other equipment to the site of the training.
Professional
- To ensure all clinical data is handled and used confidentially according to NHS Records Management Code of Practice and the Trusts Record Management Policy.
- To demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance with KCH and regulating code of professional conduct at all times.
- A uniform is worn when any part of the day may involve clinical duties.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties. We are looking for those who are passionate about Resuscitation and appreciate the diverse role and enjoy teaching/education, as this is a significant part of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical
- Provide expert advice and clinical support to the resuscitation teams in the field of clinical resuscitation practice and management of deteriorating patients.
- To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner in promoting Resuscitation skills and standards supported by current scientific guidance from the Resuscitation Council (UK).
- Attend, with the support of a senior, resuscitation calls supporting, facilitating and debriefing the team and family as appropriate.
- Participate in the audit of resuscitation equipment/risk management to ensure standards are being maintained in clinical areas.
- To be accountable for own continued academic and professional development. Promote an innovative, progressive attitude and take opportunities to sustain, improve knowledge and clinical/ professional competence.
- Assist in the date collection of all in hospital cardiac arrest and to be heavily involved in their respective clinical review.
Education/Training
- To lead/participate in resuscitation training and education in resuscitation practices in conjunction with the senior resuscitation team. Specific portfolio adult & paediatric basic life support along with adult & paediatric immediate life support.
- Be responsible for contributing to the organisation, planning, delivery and evaluation of training in BLS, PBLS ILS &PILS
- Create a positive learning environment through the provision of support and advice to staff in clinical areas and those attending training courses.
- Ensure all resuscitation training is based on the latest evidence and adheres to Resuscitation Council (UK) and Trust guidelines.
- To work towards becoming an instructor in Immediate life support and paediatric immediate life support (if not already).
- To be fully conversant with the operational resuscitation policy for Kings College Hospital and all equipment used clinically and for training.
- There will be the opportunity to lead/participate in Trust Wide projects and research innovations as directed by your manager.
Leadership and Personal Skills
- To have good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to different groups of people and in small teams.
- Ability to organise and plan workload effectively and efficiently.
- Work flexibly and autonomously, having agreed clear objectives and plans with the service lead.
- Assist in maintaining stock, controlling stock levels and liaise with procurement as required.
- Assist in coordinating and producing reports as required and presenting findings at the Resuscitation Committee, deteriorating patient group and other Trust meetings as required
- To participate in the National Cardiac Arrest Audit for the Trust to help collect, input the data and to present reports to the Resuscitation Committee, Deteriorating Patient and Critical Care outreach meetings.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages in particular Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- A flexible approach to working patterns is required and longer hours will be required when running national courses.
- Physically able to cope with the demands of the role including the pace required to attend emergency calls, participating in clinical resuscitation, preparing for courses/nationals courses which requires moving resuscitation manikins and other equipment to the site of the training.
Professional
- To ensure all clinical data is handled and used confidentially according to NHS Records Management Code of Practice and the Trusts Record Management Policy.
- To demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance with KCH and regulating code of professional conduct at all times.
- A uniform is worn when any part of the day may involve clinical duties.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties. We are looking for those who are passionate about Resuscitation and appreciate the diverse role and enjoy teaching/education, as this is a significant part of the role.
Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential
- Registered Nurse ODP Paramedic
- Evidence of teaching/ supporting learners in current post
- Evidence continual professional development
- Experience of working in acute setting
- Able to prioritise workload
- Work as part of a team but has ability to work independently
- Passionate and enthusiastic
- Good communicator written & verbal
- Computer literate
Desirable
- ILS/PILS Instructor
- ILS/PILS PROVIDER
- Evidence of higher education
- Adult/Paediatric experience
- Evidence of audit
- Critical care course or equivalent
- Experience of leading in current role
- Evidence of report writing & presenting
Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential
- Registered Nurse ODP Paramedic
- Evidence of teaching/ supporting learners in current post
- Evidence continual professional development
- Experience of working in acute setting
- Able to prioritise workload
- Work as part of a team but has ability to work independently
- Passionate and enthusiastic
- Good communicator written & verbal
- Computer literate
Desirable
- ILS/PILS Instructor
- ILS/PILS PROVIDER
- Evidence of higher education
- Adult/Paediatric experience
- Evidence of audit
- Critical care course or equivalent
- Experience of leading in current role
- Evidence of report writing & presenting
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).
