Job summary
Are you a NMC/HCPC registered healthcare professional.
An exciting fixed term/secondment opportunity has arisen to join an established and dynamic Resuscitation team as a Band 6 Resuscitation Trainer. The successful candidate will be committed, dedicated, and self-motivated with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will ideally have experience in teaching and managing medical emergencies.
The post holder will be required to provide appropriate and effective resuscitation training to all grades and disciplines of staff throughout East Lancashire Hopitals NHS Trusts and in line with the current Service Level Agreement.
The successful candidate will be expected to liaise with the Lead Resuscitation Trainer, to support the Clinical Education Team in their training capability and capacity to deliver resuscitation training not only in the classroom setting but across wards and departments covering a wide range of clinical areas. You will attend cardiac arrests and advise on all issues regarding Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation e.g. following critical incidents/near misses, maintain emergency devices and equipment, audit, measure and implement new initiatives/change, in order to maintain and continually improve the quality of service to patients.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will be supported to complete further Resuscitation courses and to undertake Instructor training if not already an established instructor.
Applications are welcome from professionals with a recognised statutory qualification. You will have experience working in acute or critical health care and have a keen interest in education and in Resuscitation. If you are keen to develop personally and professionally and want to be supported within a dynamic team we can offer an interesting, challenging development opportunity.
The role will require attendance at all five of our main hospital sites and community settings. You must be flexible, as although your normal working hours will be over a five day week Monday to Friday, you may be required to work during the evening and weekends on occasion as required.
We welcome candidates that would like to be considered for a joint clinical / resucitation training post. However please ensure that you have approval from your line manager prior to applying.
About us
Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
It is recognised that good education and development of staff are vital for safe, personal and effective care. From the beginning of their careers here at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT), we want to enable staff to feel engaged and empowered to contribute to change in the way that services are delivered. fundemental to this is the Directorate of Education, Research and Innovation (DERI). The post holder will be part of the DERI Team and will sit in the Clinical Activities Support Team (CAST).
If you are considering developing your career in clinical education and share our values of empowerment, innovation, learning for everyone, collaboration and integrity, this is the opportunity for you.
Informal visits are welcome.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES
- Assist in the delivery of a Trust-wide resuscitation training programme
- Develop and deliver Resuscitation, Clinical Skills and Simulation training (Adult & Paediatric) to all Trust staff and students in line with regional, national & European guidelines
- Maintain systems to ensure resuscitation equipment is ready for use in conjunction with the heads of service and lead practitioners
- Have an understanding of emotional intelligence and human factors and its impact within the health care setting: patients, clinicians, service providers and the wider team
- Co-ordinate and deliver ILS, PILS and AIMs courses across the Trust
- Assist with the collection of cardiac arrest/peri arrest data and enter onto appropriate electronic database
- Assist with any audit projects conducted across the Trust in relation to resuscitation
- Assist with investigating incident report forms providing specialist advice and any further action to be taken. Collate common themes in relation to cardiac arrest data to report into Deteriorating Patient Steering Group (DPSG) via quarterly report
- Provide advice and support with regard to resuscitation to clinical areas throughout the Trust
- Provide constructive feedback to learners on their performance during their practice and assessment during life support courses
- Act as a member of the CAS Team and wider Directorate on Education, Research and Innovation (DERI) Team with attendance at relevant meetings as directed.
- Maintain up to date training records / registers including inputting on to internal and external Learning Management Systems
- Set up and maintain equipment for teaching sessions as required
- Attend cardiac arrest calls throughout the Trust
- Act as an expert resource throughout the Trust on resuscitation issues
- Act as a role model, exploiting every opportunity to enhance the knowledge of others relating to clinical skills and to promote health and safety and risk assessment
- Manage and prioritise own workload
For more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES
- Assist in the delivery of a Trust-wide resuscitation training programme
- Develop and deliver Resuscitation, Clinical Skills and Simulation training (Adult & Paediatric) to all Trust staff and students in line with regional, national & European guidelines
- Maintain systems to ensure resuscitation equipment is ready for use in conjunction with the heads of service and lead practitioners
- Have an understanding of emotional intelligence and human factors and its impact within the health care setting: patients, clinicians, service providers and the wider team
- Co-ordinate and deliver ILS, PILS and AIMs courses across the Trust
- Assist with the collection of cardiac arrest/peri arrest data and enter onto appropriate electronic database
- Assist with any audit projects conducted across the Trust in relation to resuscitation
- Assist with investigating incident report forms providing specialist advice and any further action to be taken. Collate common themes in relation to cardiac arrest data to report into Deteriorating Patient Steering Group (DPSG) via quarterly report
- Provide advice and support with regard to resuscitation to clinical areas throughout the Trust
- Provide constructive feedback to learners on their performance during their practice and assessment during life support courses
- Act as a member of the CAS Team and wider Directorate on Education, Research and Innovation (DERI) Team with attendance at relevant meetings as directed.
- Maintain up to date training records / registers including inputting on to internal and external Learning Management Systems
- Set up and maintain equipment for teaching sessions as required
- Attend cardiac arrest calls throughout the Trust
- Act as an expert resource throughout the Trust on resuscitation issues
- Act as a role model, exploiting every opportunity to enhance the knowledge of others relating to clinical skills and to promote health and safety and risk assessment
- Manage and prioritise own workload
For more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current recognised relevant Healthcare Registration
- Educated to first degree level in a health related field
- Excellent IT skills - ECDL or experience of using Microsoft Office applications and other hospital packages
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- ALS provider
- Recognised teaching qualification for example Post Graduate Certificate in Education /or evidence of working towards this /or equivalent experience
- Resuscitation Council GIC or ILS instructor Course or AIM Train the Trainer
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering simulation in a health care setting / simulation centre or similar environment or experience of education and training within the health environment
- Extensive post -registration clinical experience in an acute environmen
- Previous experience of delivering training, supporting and assessing learners of all grades and professions
- Previous experience of planning projects and working autonomously
- Competence in clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation and aseptic technique, BLS
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of a wide range of Clinical Simulation equipment, software and hardware IT and AV equipment knowledge (PC, network camera, recording, editing, media storage)
- Experience of learning technology / Management Systems
- Previous experience as a resuscitation / clinical skills / simulation practitioner
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good presentation, teaching and assessment skills
- Sound up to date clinical skills
- Ability to engage, motivate , communicate and influence at all levels
- Effectively write lesson plans and learning materials
- Ability to engage with both individuals and groups
- Ability to provide constructive feedback to colleagues
- Able to develop networks internally and externally
- Evaluation skills - the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, e.g. reports, information guides, IT communication, e-mail.
Desirable
- Able to effectively programme and operate simulation manikins and part task trainers
- Ability to design and deliver inclusive and creative SBE teaching and learning strategies
Knowledge
Essential
- Good presentation, teaching and assessment skills
- Sound up to date clinical skills
- Ability to engage, motivate , communicate and influence at all levels
- Effectively write lesson plans and learning materials
- Ability to provide constructive feedback to colleagues
- Able to develop networks internally and externally
- Evaluation skills - the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, e.g. reports, information guides, IT communication, e-mail.
Desirable
- Able to effectively programme and operate simulation manikins and part task trainers
- Ability to design and deliver inclusive and creative SBE teaching and learning strategies
Personal attributes
Essential
- An interest in the pedagogy of simulation based learning
- Enthusiastic in technology and keen to advance clinical practice
- Organised, flexible and reliable
- Creative and innovative
- Pays attentive to detail
- Good interpersonal and team working skills
- Ability to work under pressure. Good time management skills
Other
Essential
- Car driver with use of vehicle and full driving licence, to be able to travel to all Trust facilities and to attend meetings and events on a regular basis Any other requirements e.g. car driver Essential or desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current recognised relevant Healthcare Registration
- Educated to first degree level in a health related field
- Excellent IT skills - ECDL or experience of using Microsoft Office applications and other hospital packages
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- ALS provider
- Recognised teaching qualification for example Post Graduate Certificate in Education /or evidence of working towards this /or equivalent experience
- Resuscitation Council GIC or ILS instructor Course or AIM Train the Trainer
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering simulation in a health care setting / simulation centre or similar environment or experience of education and training within the health environment
- Extensive post -registration clinical experience in an acute environmen
- Previous experience of delivering training, supporting and assessing learners of all grades and professions
- Previous experience of planning projects and working autonomously
- Competence in clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation and aseptic technique, BLS
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of a wide range of Clinical Simulation equipment, software and hardware IT and AV equipment knowledge (PC, network camera, recording, editing, media storage)
- Experience of learning technology / Management Systems
- Previous experience as a resuscitation / clinical skills / simulation practitioner
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good presentation, teaching and assessment skills
- Sound up to date clinical skills
- Ability to engage, motivate , communicate and influence at all levels
- Effectively write lesson plans and learning materials
- Ability to engage with both individuals and groups
- Ability to provide constructive feedback to colleagues
- Able to develop networks internally and externally
- Evaluation skills - the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, e.g. reports, information guides, IT communication, e-mail.
Desirable
- Able to effectively programme and operate simulation manikins and part task trainers
- Ability to design and deliver inclusive and creative SBE teaching and learning strategies
Knowledge
Essential
- Good presentation, teaching and assessment skills
- Sound up to date clinical skills
- Ability to engage, motivate , communicate and influence at all levels
- Effectively write lesson plans and learning materials
- Ability to provide constructive feedback to colleagues
- Able to develop networks internally and externally
- Evaluation skills - the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, e.g. reports, information guides, IT communication, e-mail.
Desirable
- Able to effectively programme and operate simulation manikins and part task trainers
- Ability to design and deliver inclusive and creative SBE teaching and learning strategies
Personal attributes
Essential
- An interest in the pedagogy of simulation based learning
- Enthusiastic in technology and keen to advance clinical practice
- Organised, flexible and reliable
- Creative and innovative
- Pays attentive to detail
- Good interpersonal and team working skills
- Ability to work under pressure. Good time management skills
Other
Essential
- Car driver with use of vehicle and full driving licence, to be able to travel to all Trust facilities and to attend meetings and events on a regular basis Any other requirements e.g. car driver Essential or 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).
