Job responsibilities
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Develops and implements a resuscitation and simulation education strategy which supports the Trust to deliver high quality care and meet its contractual obligations in relation to set Educational outcomes, Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and statutory and mandatory requirements for assurance. Works collaboratively with the Medical Simulation leads to provide quality education provision which supports the Trusts Strategy to reduce serious incidents relating to acutely unwell patients who are at risk of deterioration, immediate life threatening events or risk of suffering a cardiac arrest. Leads/ contributes to Quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes particularly in relations to DNACPR, deterioration and cardiac arrests.
Demonstrates contribution to delivery of key targets, providing evidence necessary to demonstrate compliance with relevant local and national agreed standards/compliance requirements i.e. Acute Care competence, CQC standards, Trust appraisal standards etc.
Leads, drives and implements changes to ensure resuscitation, clinical simulation and human factors education is delivered to a high quality standard ,which contributes to service delivery, adds value to the organisation and improves the safety & quality of care with compassion.
Reviews the Trusts resuscitation policies in conjunction with the Resus committee and Resus Council guidelines and ensures they are updated regularly.
Determines the requirements for the Trust in relation to emergency equipment required and advise directors and clinical managers accordingly with regards to the procurement of equipment and standards to maintain its safe functionality In conjunction with the Risk Dept, ensures that all resuscitation incidents are properly investigated and reviewed.
Attends and supports clinical peri/cardiac arrest calls. Demonstrates a flexible approach to working patterns as needed at certain times to meet service requirements. Supports the design, delivery and quality assurance of resuscitation, simulation and human factors educational sessions to support the development of clinical competence across a range of healthcare professionals, in line with agreed Directorate, Trust TNA and HEI outcomes, including Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines. Ensures relevant serious incident reviews, CQC, NHSLA requirements and government initiatives are used in clinical scenarios to benefit from lessons learnt.
Supports evidence-based practice by developing and revising training in the light of new research, audit and clinical developments within the Trust. Works in collaboration with the Team leads to create rigorous, relevant, realistic and educationally sound clinical simulation scenarios. Provides expert level of feedback and debrief to course participants. Ensures a robust resuscitation training programme in place to meet the requirements of the Resuscitation Council standards and all staff have sufficient & appropriate access to resuscitation training opportunities using a combination of online and face to face training, to meet service need. Ensures team maintains a current database of resuscitation & simulation faculty/trainers, faculty training is implemented and increased faculty development opportunities pursued. Supports evidence-based resuscitation assessments within clinical areas and ensures service specific audits are implemented advising on remedial action/s required to maintain quality standards and safe care delivery. Ensures sourcing of current educational products, analyses financial and purchasing data for quotes and coordinates the procurement of goods in liaison with team leads. Monitors to ensure most efficient use of resuscitation & simulation suite resources. Evaluates learning and development activities for effectiveness and to inform future practice. Ensures external accreditation for courses gained as appropriate. Implement and monitor quality systems and implement measures to achieve sustained improvement.
Formulation of service development/business plans, participating in performance review processes as appropriate. Robust financial controls are in place within specific area of responsibility, resources are effectively utilised and relevant financial targets are achieved. Identifies opportunities with other academic/commercial/NHS organisations that will lead to the promotion and development of resuscitation & simulation training and potential income generation opportunities. Ensures achievement of income generation target through provision of places for external candidates on courses. Manages resuscitation & simulation budget effectively and identifies and delivers set efficiencies. Provides advice regarding resuscitation & simulated clinical skills training or Human Factors Training to support clinical practice issues, including liaising with the Clinical Director of Simulation when both are required to give advice to Board level colleagues in related areas of clinical education. Presents at Trust committees e.g. Education, Training and Research Committee & Clinical Governance Committee, reports regarding the development and delivery of the resuscitation & simulation strategy including the provision of statistical data. Interprets national guidelines and policies to ensure education delivery promotes safe care delivery.
Represents LTHTR at relevant regional and national committees, conferences and workshops. Liaises with members of LTHTR resus committee and attends meetings. Liaises locally and nationally with other Resuscitation & Simulation networks. Supports students during distressing and stressful circumstances through empathetic and supportive communication techniques. Engages team in the promotion and marketing of resuscitation & simulation education and takes a lead role in embedding this as a key initiative to benefit the department, students and the Trust as a whole.
