Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a highly experienced and motivated Resuscitation Team Leader to join our Resuscitation team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals based at York Hospital, with cross site cover on all our Trust sites.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about resuscitation education and practice with a desire to promote resuscitation services to enhance patient care.
The postholder will work closely with the Critical Care Outreach team to establish a clear vision for resuscitation services, aligned to the strategic objectives of the Trust. The role will include management responsibilities for the Band 6 Resuscitation Educators and administration team.
The successful applicant must have at least four years' experience as a Band 6 in Resuscitation, critical or acute care with Advanced Life Support Instructor qualification, current EPALS/APLS Instructor certificate, and involvement as Course Director for above. They must have excellent communication skills and be able to work autonomously with the ability to negotiate and influence change within the organisation. Full Qualification and Training requirements as per attached Job Description. Note - this is Indicatively matched as Band 7, but awaiting AfC final confirmation.
The post is currently offered as 0.85 WTE however a pending budget review may result in the post becoming Full Time.
Cross site working with primary base at York Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Providing effective leadership of the Resuscitation Service for York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals is key to this role. It will include providing a comprehensive, good quality and clinically effective resuscitation service across the organization, including provision of clinical expertise in all matters relating to resuscitation. This will include expert advice and direction on the planning, organisation and implementation of resuscitation services to enhance the quality of care for service users; the professional, managerial and leadership responsibility to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive resuscitation service and providing expert clinical advice and support to all clinical groups around the management of cardiac arrests, medical emergencies, paediatric emergencies, and decision making.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Professional registration (NMC or HCPC registered)
- Advanced Life Support Instructor (with at least 4 years experience)
- EPALS / APLS Instructor
- ALS / EPALS Course Director
- Recognised Teaching qualification
- Degree in healthcare related subject (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- GIC Instructor
- Masters qualification
- Leadership qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Dealing with distressing and emotional situations with empathy, sensitivity and diplomacy.
- experience in dealing appropriately with sensitive and confidential information.
- organised, prioritise my own workload and take responsibility for delivering results within agreed timescales with changing priorities, pressures and with frequent interruptions.
- lead a team effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Professional registration (NMC or HCPC registered)
- Advanced Life Support Instructor (with at least 4 years experience)
- EPALS / APLS Instructor
- ALS / EPALS Course Director
- Recognised Teaching qualification
- Degree in healthcare related subject (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- GIC Instructor
- Masters qualification
- Leadership qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Dealing with distressing and emotional situations with empathy, sensitivity and diplomacy.
- experience in dealing appropriately with sensitive and confidential information.
- organised, prioritise my own workload and take responsibility for delivering results within agreed timescales with changing priorities, pressures and with frequent interruptions.
- lead a team effectively
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
