Job summary
The role has two distinct facets, the main one centres on the development and implementation of a strategy for the early recognition and management of sepsis. This will be approximately 80% of the role. The second element of the role involves being an active member of the resuscitation service, which will focus on providing the multi-professional team with the prerequisite skills needed to deal with the deteriorating patient and victims of cardiac arrest. This is primarily based around resuscitation training. In addition, there is an expectation that the post holder will provide clinical support for the 'emergency team'. This will form the remaining 20% of the role.
The role will involve embracing the audit cycle, research, reporting back findings into the organisational hierarchy.
The post is based in the Education Centre at Stepping Hill Hospital.The post holder will be required to engage with both community-based and inpatient stake holders and network with other sepsis and resuscitation providers.
Main duties of the job
Develop systems to identify, address and reduce breaches in the management of 'High Risk' sepsis.
Attend cardiac arrests calls as a member of the Cardiac Arrest Team, providing care as required and supporting the clinical team leader.
Support areas following a clinical event, with practical assistance, support and debrief, as required.
Contribute to clinical governance processes, including adverse incident reporting/investigating and the management of complaints, as appropriate.
Contribute to the clinical governance process through audit and research.
Minimise clinical risk by participating in the development and implementation of clinical protocols relating to resuscitation and acute deterioration of the patient.
Assist with simulation events in clinical areas as a means of evaluating resuscitation service provision.
Ensure interventions undertaken are in line with best practice guidelines.
Promote a positive relationship with all stakeholders within the service.
Support the Lead Resuscitation Officer to develop and facilitate relevant clinical skills and practice in line with national and local policy.
Support and develop junior members of the Sepsis/Resuscitation team.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop systems to identify, address and reduce breaches in the management of Red Flag sepsis.
Attend cardiac arrests calls as a member of the Cardiac Arrest Team, providing care as required and supporting the clinical team leader.
Support areas following a clinical event, with practical assistance, support and debrief, as required.
Contribute to clinical governance processes, including adverse incident reporting/investigating and the management of complaints, as appropriate.
Contribute to the clinical governance process through audit and research.
Minimise clinical risk by participating in the development and implementation of clinical protocols relating to resuscitation and acute deterioration of the patient.
Assist with simulation events in clinical areas as a means of evaluating resuscitation service provision.
Ensure interventions undertaken are in line with best practice guidelines.
Promote a positive relationship with all stakeholders within the service.
Support the Lead Resuscitation Officer to develop and facilitate relevant clinical skills and practice in line with national and local policy.
Support and develop junior members of the Sepsis/Resuscitation team.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop systems to identify, address and reduce breaches in the management of Red Flag sepsis.
Attend cardiac arrests calls as a member of the Cardiac Arrest Team, providing care as required and supporting the clinical team leader.
Support areas following a clinical event, with practical assistance, support and debrief, as required.
Contribute to clinical governance processes, including adverse incident reporting/investigating and the management of complaints, as appropriate.
Contribute to the clinical governance process through audit and research.
Minimise clinical risk by participating in the development and implementation of clinical protocols relating to resuscitation and acute deterioration of the patient.
Assist with simulation events in clinical areas as a means of evaluating resuscitation service provision.
Ensure interventions undertaken are in line with best practice guidelines.
Promote a positive relationship with all stakeholders within the service.
Support the Lead Resuscitation Officer to develop and facilitate relevant clinical skills and practice in line with national and local policy.
Support and develop junior members of the Sepsis/Resuscitation team.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC, HCPC, GMC)
- Evidence of further academic study to at least degree level
- Teaching qualification or relevant experience
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of relevant policies regarding sepsis
- NMC standard and requirements
- Proven interest in sepsis
- Demonstrable interest in resuscitation
- Evidence of post registration experience in an acute setting
- Cli;nical leadership skills
- Experience of supporting learners
Desirable
- Evidence of service improvement or change
- Experience of report wrting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable
- Collaborative and inclusive
- Ability to work across boundaries to manage change and delivery of service
- Critical analysis skills
Other
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC, HCPC, GMC)
- Evidence of further academic study to at least degree level
- Teaching qualification or relevant experience
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of relevant policies regarding sepsis
- NMC standard and requirements
- Proven interest in sepsis
- Demonstrable interest in resuscitation
- Evidence of post registration experience in an acute setting
- Cli;nical leadership skills
- Experience of supporting learners
Desirable
- Evidence of service improvement or change
- Experience of report wrting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable
- Collaborative and inclusive
- Ability to work across boundaries to manage change and delivery of service
- Critical analysis skills
Other
Desirable
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).
