Job summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual as a Resuscitation Officer, to join our dedicated Resuscitation Service at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Applicants for this post require current acute care experience as there will be a clinical aspect to the role, attending cardiac arrest situations and medical emergencies throughout the Trust for all specialities. You will also be expected to participate in auditing of cardiac arrest procedures, reported through Trust Governance.
The post works across all our hospital sites including Royal Preston Hospital, Chorley & South Ribble General Hospital, Specialist Mobility Rehabilitation Centre and Finney House Community Care hub.
The Resuscitation team is based in a modern purpose built skills building and has 4 dedicated resuscitation skills labs at our RPH Health Academy 2 site and another training room at our Health Academy 3 building based at our Chorley Hospital site.
The Resuscitation team is lead by the Lead for Resuscitation & Simulation Service Lead and consists of 1.8 band 7 Senior Resus Officers, 2 band 6 Resus Officers and 1 Band 5 Assistant Training Officer.
Main duties of the job
You will offer specialist clinical advice on resuscitation practices, addressing complex emergencies and professional issues and support the development of proactive training that aligns with Resuscitation Council standards. You will also be responsible for implementing a robust resuscitation training plan that meets service needs, enhances clinical competency, and complies with Trust targets.
You will regularly participate in resuscitation attempts, providing expert guidance during these events while maintaining a safety-first approach, and review clinical practices to identify learning opportunities and ensure standards are met.
You will welcome all candidates and faculty to foster a positive image of the department and organization, acting as a dynamic and enthusiastic member of the Resuscitation Team.
Finally, you will contribute to high-quality resuscitation education that enhances service delivery and care safety. Support the National Cardiac Arrest Audit (NCAA) with feedback and participate in trials and evaluations of new resuscitation equipment across the Trust.
About us
Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country and we have 10,000 fantastic staff working hard to deliver quality services to our patients and their families.
You will help support 370,000 people in our local area and this is an exciting opportunity for a high calibre candidate to join our organisation
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients and staff, ensuring we keep thriving and delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You will make a real impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold and help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role will be pivotal and something to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached document for the full job description
- Provide high quality resuscitation training and education within the guidelines of the Trust Resuscitation Training Policy and the Resuscitation Council (UK) in order to ensure staff have the knowledge and skills to continuously improve the care and management of the critically ill and arrested patient e.g ABLS/PBLS, ILS/PILS/ALS/APLS, EALS.
- Provide specialist clinical advice and guidance relating to matters connected with resuscitation practice e.g relating to the complex interpretation of life-threatening emergencies, documentation, clinical practice or associated professional issues.
- Support the development of proactive and responsive resuscitation training which is compliant with Resuscitation Council standards.
- Develop, implement and measure the effectiveness of a robust resuscitation training plan which meets the needs of the service, supports clinical competency based resuscitation training and meets the trajectory for Trust mandatory compliance targets.
- Support the Senior resuscitation officers and resuscitation trainers within the team to ensure a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence is achieved.
- Cover Cardiac Arrest call bleep, attending and participating in resuscitation attempts as part of the resuscitation team on a regular basis, providing specialist knowledge and advice during and following the resuscitation attempts of all patient groups.
- Maintain a safety-first approach, reviewing clinical practice, identifying areas for learning and provide assurance of standards for clinical practice.
- Ensure all candidates, internal and external teaching faculty welcomed in a manner which promotes a positive image of yourself, the department and the organisation.
- Act consistently as a positive, enthusiastic, responsive and dynamic member of the Resuscitation Team.
- Demonstrate a flexible approach to working patterns as needed at certain times e.g. long days/ weekend courses
- Support the drive to ensure resuscitation 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
- Support input of National Cardiac Arrest Audit (NCAA) providing regular feedback of data.
- Participate in trials, evaluations and implementation of new resuscitation equipment across the Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached document for the full job description
- Provide high quality resuscitation training and education within the guidelines of the Trust Resuscitation Training Policy and the Resuscitation Council (UK) in order to ensure staff have the knowledge and skills to continuously improve the care and management of the critically ill and arrested patient e.g ABLS/PBLS, ILS/PILS/ALS/APLS, EALS.
- Provide specialist clinical advice and guidance relating to matters connected with resuscitation practice e.g relating to the complex interpretation of life-threatening emergencies, documentation, clinical practice or associated professional issues.
- Support the development of proactive and responsive resuscitation training which is compliant with Resuscitation Council standards.
- Develop, implement and measure the effectiveness of a robust resuscitation training plan which meets the needs of the service, supports clinical competency based resuscitation training and meets the trajectory for Trust mandatory compliance targets.
- Support the Senior resuscitation officers and resuscitation trainers within the team to ensure a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence is achieved.
- Cover Cardiac Arrest call bleep, attending and participating in resuscitation attempts as part of the resuscitation team on a regular basis, providing specialist knowledge and advice during and following the resuscitation attempts of all patient groups.
- Maintain a safety-first approach, reviewing clinical practice, identifying areas for learning and provide assurance of standards for clinical practice.
- Ensure all candidates, internal and external teaching faculty welcomed in a manner which promotes a positive image of yourself, the department and the organisation.
- Act consistently as a positive, enthusiastic, responsive and dynamic member of the Resuscitation Team.
- Demonstrate a flexible approach to working patterns as needed at certain times e.g. long days/ weekend courses
- Support the drive to ensure resuscitation 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
- Support input of National Cardiac Arrest Audit (NCAA) providing regular feedback of data.
- Participate in trials, evaluations and implementation of new resuscitation equipment across the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse, ODP or Paramedic
- Evidence of significant relevant professional development.
- BLS/ABLS Instructor
- ILS Instructor/provider ( or willingness to work towards by 12 months in post)
- PILS Instructor/provider ( or willingness to work towards by 12 months in post)
- ALS Instructor/provider ( or willingness to work towards by 12 months in post)
- EPALS/APLS instructor/provider ( or willingness to work towards by 12 months in post)
Desirable
- Registered Teaching qualification e.g C&G 730, L3 Training Award /PGCE
- ILS Instructor/provider
- PILS Instructor/provider
- ALS Instructor/provider
- EPALS/APLS instructor/ Instructor candidate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an acute healthcare setting.
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality
- Sound knowledge of deteriorating patient initiatives
- Demonstrable experience in resuscitation and resuscitation education
- Current national resuscitation guidance /resuscitation education and training requirements
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures.
Desirable
- Advanced understanding of resuscitation
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse, ODP or Paramedic
- Evidence of significant relevant professional development.
- BLS/ABLS Instructor
- ILS Instructor/provider ( or willingness to work towards by 12 months in post)
- PILS Instructor/provider ( or willingness to work towards by 12 months in post)
- ALS Instructor/provider ( or willingness to work towards by 12 months in post)
- EPALS/APLS instructor/provider ( or willingness to work towards by 12 months in post)
Desirable
- Registered Teaching qualification e.g C&G 730, L3 Training Award /PGCE
- ILS Instructor/provider
- PILS Instructor/provider
- ALS Instructor/provider
- EPALS/APLS instructor/ Instructor candidate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an acute healthcare setting.
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality
- Sound knowledge of deteriorating patient initiatives
- Demonstrable experience in resuscitation and resuscitation education
- Current national resuscitation guidance /resuscitation education and training requirements
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures.
Desirable
- Advanced understanding of resuscitation
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).
