Job summary
Expected Shortlisting
Date
20/11/2025
Planned Interview
Date
04/12/2025
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated
individual as a Resuscitation Officer, to join a dedicated team within Adult
Resuscitation Services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. There is
availability for an individual looking for 37.5 hours as a secondment/fixed
term for 12 months.
The
post holder will support the Adult Resuscitation Officers in the delivery of
in hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation skills
training of multidisciplinary Trust staff in the emergency medical management
of acutely ill adults. As such you will be expected to possess a recognised
teaching qualification.
We
are a forward thinking, friendly and supportive team and we pride ourselves
in the delivery of compassionate care, committed to working within a set of
core values; the Leeds Way.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will support the Resuscitation Officers in the statutory
mandatory resuscitation training, and education around the deteriorating
patient for all clinical staff employed by the Trust across all Adult areas.
This may also involve supporting staff within the ward environment. The post
holder will assist with auditing of adult medical emergency/cardiac arrest
procedures; including equipment within clinical areas and cardiac arrest
bleep testing. The post holder will be involved with implementation of any
resuscitation equipment changes required for the Resuscitation Trollies and
maintain familiarity with all equipment. They will also be required to carry
the crash bleep and respond to 2222 calls as situation arise.
About us
The
Resuscitation Service are a team of experienced, dedicated individuals, who's
focus is to provide advice and training within the field of Resuscitation,
ensuring the highest quality of care, to patients experiencing a
deterioration in their clinical condition.
The
Trust is committed to staff development and provides a range of learning
opportunities for staff. Annual
appraisal and mandatory training is provided to support our staff.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver
and maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Leeds
Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies.
Work
within frequently challenging clinical environments with high levels of
physical and mental effort.
Have
knowledge of pathophysiology, anatomy and physiology in order to assess,
plan, implement and evaluate treatment of the deteriorating adult.
Demonstrate
clinical competence and confidence in caring for the deteriorating/acutely
ill adult.
Work
with indirect supervision, taking responsibility for own decision making and
when further clinical input and advice is needed or when care and treatment
goes beyond scope of professional practice escalates appropriately.
Respect
patients and relatives rights to participate in decisions about their care.
Communicate highly sensitive information to the patient and their
relatives/carers, showing empathy and providing psychological support.
Maintain
clinical records in accordance with the most up to date NMC and trust
guidance
Act
as a clinical role model which reflects the philosophy, beliefs and clinical
standards of the Adult Resuscitation services
Assist
Resuscitation Officers with implementation of any equipment changes required
for the resuscitation trolleys and maintain familiarity with all equipment.
Manage
cleaning, maintenance and storage of resuscitation training equipment,
ensuring the equipment is appropriately stocked, checked and available for
use.
Contribute
to the implementation of resuscitation and deteriorating patient policy
throughout the Trust and recognise potential areas for service improvement
which may involve suggestions received from staff that should be promptly
referred to the Resuscitation Officers.
Carry
the crash bleep and respond to 2222 calls as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver
and maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Leeds
Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies.
Work
within frequently challenging clinical environments with high levels of
physical and mental effort.
Have
knowledge of pathophysiology, anatomy and physiology in order to assess,
plan, implement and evaluate treatment of the deteriorating adult.
Demonstrate
clinical competence and confidence in caring for the deteriorating/acutely
ill adult.
Work
with indirect supervision, taking responsibility for own decision making and
when further clinical input and advice is needed or when care and treatment
goes beyond scope of professional practice escalates appropriately.
Respect
patients and relatives rights to participate in decisions about their care.
Communicate highly sensitive information to the patient and their
relatives/carers, showing empathy and providing psychological support.
Maintain
clinical records in accordance with the most up to date NMC and trust
guidance
Act
as a clinical role model which reflects the philosophy, beliefs and clinical
standards of the Adult Resuscitation services
Assist
Resuscitation Officers with implementation of any equipment changes required
for the resuscitation trolleys and maintain familiarity with all equipment.
Manage
cleaning, maintenance and storage of resuscitation training equipment,
ensuring the equipment is appropriately stocked, checked and available for
use.
Contribute
to the implementation of resuscitation and deteriorating patient policy
throughout the Trust and recognise potential areas for service improvement
which may involve suggestions received from staff that should be promptly
referred to the Resuscitation Officers.
Carry
the crash bleep and respond to 2222 calls as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience.
- Experience in the adult acute care environment
- In depth knowledge & clinical competence in Resuscitation and the care of the deteriorating adult/critically ill adults
- Evidence of theoretical, educational and clinical development related to the field of adult resuscitation/acute care
- Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to manage time and prioritise own workload
- Self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Professional and patient focused with a strong commitment to providing high quality care.
- Flexible adaptable and capable of lateral thinking.
- Standards of professional practice
- Ability to remain calm and polite under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills
- Able to identify and manage stress in self
- Compassionate
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional
- Evidence of recent academic study at degree level relevant to the deteriorating adult/resuscitation
Desirable
- First degree and/or Higher Academic Study (Masters Degree)
- Immediate Life Support Instructor
- Advanced Life Support provider
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Advanced oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Able to apply NMC guidance for documentation and record keeping.
- IT skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience.
- Experience in the adult acute care environment
- In depth knowledge & clinical competence in Resuscitation and the care of the deteriorating adult/critically ill adults
- Evidence of theoretical, educational and clinical development related to the field of adult resuscitation/acute care
- Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to manage time and prioritise own workload
- Self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Professional and patient focused with a strong commitment to providing high quality care.
- Flexible adaptable and capable of lateral thinking.
- Standards of professional practice
- Ability to remain calm and polite under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills
- Able to identify and manage stress in self
- Compassionate
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional
- Evidence of recent academic study at degree level relevant to the deteriorating adult/resuscitation
Desirable
- First degree and/or Higher Academic Study (Masters Degree)
- Immediate Life Support Instructor
- Advanced Life Support provider
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Advanced oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Able to apply NMC guidance for documentation and record keeping.
- IT skills
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).
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).
