Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated resuscitation team, this role is for anyone with a passion for using education to improve patient outcomes across our Trust. The postholder will work with the Resuscitation Lead to facilitate teaching and training in Resuscitation within the Trust, with a focus on delivery of adult & paediatric related courses, in line with current national guidance, therefore ensuring that related clinical practice throughout the trust is of high quality, evidence based, patient focused and safe. The post holder would also be expected to contribute to the management and maintenance of training and simulation equipment.
The post holder will also act as an expert resource for Resuscitation issues across the Trust, particularly those in relation to care of deteriorating patients in both adult and paediatrics, with responsibility for ensuring that cardiac arrests, resuscitation equipment and other processes are appropriately managed and audited and that trust policies, procedures, competencies and guidelines are current and effectively communicated. In addition, the post holder will attend cardiac arrest calls when possible and provide feedback to team members at an appropriate time following the event.
Main duties of the job
Co-ordinate and facilitate teaching and training in Resuscitation for all levels of staff within the Trust in line with current national guidance
Ensure resuscitation equipment in clinical use is monitored and maintained to an appropriate standard, advising on replacement and procurement as required
Ensure that all training and simulation equipment is maintained and fit for purpose
Respond to 2222 calls as part of the 'Crash Team' when possible
Constantly seek opportunities to increase awareness of resuscitation issues within the Trust
Ensure that the process and outcome of all resuscitation attempts are appropriately recorded, audited and benchmarked with other similar departments using a standardised method
Contribute to the input of arrest data for the National Cardiac Arrest Audit (NCAA)
Promote clinical practice in resuscitation and life support as being research and evidence based
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- UK registered Health professional
- Evidence of working at degree level or equivalent experience
- Mentorship/Teaching qualification
- Current RC (UK) ILS (Immediate Life Support) Certification
Desirable
- PTLLS (C&G Award in Education) or equivalent certificate in Education/Teaching Qualification
- ALS provider/ILS instructor/PILS instructor
- Current BLS Train the trainer
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of three years post registration clinical Experience
- Sound knowledge of guidelines and practice surrounding resuscitation
- Experience of teaching clinical skills
- Sound knowledge of IT including PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Desirable
- Working within an NHS Foundation trust environment
- Experience and knowledge of simulated training delivery and simulation equipment
- Experience of being a cardiac arrest bleep holder or responding to emergency calls as part of a team
- Evidence of undertaking an audit or a research project
- Experience in caring for adult & paediatric patients
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Calm and discrete under pressure
- Excellent time management skills
- Actively participates in own learning and development
- Professional attitude
- Able to manage conflicting workloads
- Ability to work autonomously and part of a team
- Due to the nature of the activities undertaken in this role, must be of good health and able to undertake sustained periods of activity for delivery of compressions in emergency situations and respond to arrest calls in a timely manner (whether real or simulated)
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS and healthcare professional education agenda
- Previous experience of working in resuscitation services
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
- Full driving licence and business level insurance - there will be travel between Trust and non-Trust sites as part of this role
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- UK registered Health professional
- Evidence of working at degree level or equivalent experience
- Mentorship/Teaching qualification
- Current RC (UK) ILS (Immediate Life Support) Certification
Desirable
- PTLLS (C&G Award in Education) or equivalent certificate in Education/Teaching Qualification
- ALS provider/ILS instructor/PILS instructor
- Current BLS Train the trainer
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of three years post registration clinical Experience
- Sound knowledge of guidelines and practice surrounding resuscitation
- Experience of teaching clinical skills
- Sound knowledge of IT including PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Desirable
- Working within an NHS Foundation trust environment
- Experience and knowledge of simulated training delivery and simulation equipment
- Experience of being a cardiac arrest bleep holder or responding to emergency calls as part of a team
- Evidence of undertaking an audit or a research project
- Experience in caring for adult & paediatric patients
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Calm and discrete under pressure
- Excellent time management skills
- Actively participates in own learning and development
- Professional attitude
- Able to manage conflicting workloads
- Ability to work autonomously and part of a team
- Due to the nature of the activities undertaken in this role, must be of good health and able to undertake sustained periods of activity for delivery of compressions in emergency situations and respond to arrest calls in a timely manner (whether real or simulated)
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS and healthcare professional education agenda
- Previous experience of working in resuscitation services
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
- Full driving licence and business level insurance - there will be travel between Trust and non-Trust sites as part of this role
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).
