Job summary
The resuscitation team has two vacancies for experienced, skilled and enthusiastic health professionals with demonstrable involvement and interest in resuscitation practice, education and/or the care of deteriorating patients.
This role will be shared between two people working a total of 18.75 hours a week each.
If you are ready for a challenging and very satisfying role where you can contribute to service development and make a difference for patients and staff, we would like you to join our team.
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Resuscitation Officer will support planning, organisation and delivery of basic life support, intermediate life support, advanced life support and associated training throughout Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Other main duties of the job include:
- Deliver OHFT resuscitation training, to include teaching and assessing small groups using current recognised resuscitation teaching methods during training sessions.
- With the support of the Senior Resuscitation Officer, participate in the provision of accredited Resuscitation Council (UK) (RCUK) courses in the Trust. In particular RCUK Immediate Life Support (ILS).
- Provide guidance to Trust staff on the level of training required and work with colleagues to ensure these needs are met.
- With the support of the Senior Resuscitation Officer work with managers and clinicians to optimise the uptake of resuscitation training for all staff groups, in line with Trust policy and to comply with National Guidelines.
- Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of educational strategies for resuscitation, to include the development of training for all disciplines within the Trust.
- Maintain accurate records of all training provided.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will deputise for the Resuscitation Service Lead/Senior Resuscitation Officer in their absence and lead on aspects of resuscitation service provision under delegated responsibility from the Resuscitation Service Lead/Senior Resuscitation Officer.
You will encourage evidence-based practice using national and 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.
Please see the job description for more details.
- All new starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process, aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values safe, caring and excellent.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will deputise for the Resuscitation Service Lead/Senior Resuscitation Officer in their absence and lead on aspects of resuscitation service provision under delegated responsibility from the Resuscitation Service Lead/Senior Resuscitation Officer.
You will encourage evidence-based practice using national and 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.
Please see the job description for more details.
- All new starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process, aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values safe, caring and excellent.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration
- Post registration certificate in teaching & assessing
- RC (UK) advanced level resuscitation course provider certificate (i.e. ALS, EPALS, NLS)
Desirable
- RC(UK) Instructor status (i.e. ILS, ALS, EPALS, NLS)
- Degree or relevant post registration qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- The ability to write clear and concise reports
- Significant and recent experience of working in a relevant clinical area
Desirable
- The ability to prepare and deliver presentations to a group of people
- The ability the lead a clinical team under pressure
- Experience of debriefing
Experience
Essential
- ILS provider/ Instructor Potential/ Instructor
- Current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines 2021
- Good written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate difficult news
- Experience in teaching and assessing
Desirable
- Evidence of competency in relevant clinical skill
- Experience of change management
- Experience in teaching resuscitation / medical simulation
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration
- Post registration certificate in teaching & assessing
- RC (UK) advanced level resuscitation course provider certificate (i.e. ALS, EPALS, NLS)
Desirable
- RC(UK) Instructor status (i.e. ILS, ALS, EPALS, NLS)
- Degree or relevant post registration qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- The ability to write clear and concise reports
- Significant and recent experience of working in a relevant clinical area
Desirable
- The ability to prepare and deliver presentations to a group of people
- The ability the lead a clinical team under pressure
- Experience of debriefing
Experience
Essential
- ILS provider/ Instructor Potential/ Instructor
- Current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines 2021
- Good written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate difficult news
- Experience in teaching and assessing
Desirable
- Evidence of competency in relevant clinical skill
- Experience of change management
- Experience in teaching resuscitation / medical simulation
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).
