Resuscitation Practitioner

The Resuscitation Practitioner (RP) is responsible for the provision (delivery and monitoring of standards) of mandatory resuscitation training for all medical, nursing and ancillary staff employed by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will also deliver training to external organisations to generate income for the Trust.

Mission and values

The mission of University Hospitals Sussex - what we are striving to achieve - is to provide:
‘ excellent care every time’

All our efforts to do this put the interests of our patients first and foremost, and are underpinned by our values:
Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Respect

Professionalism

Inclusion

These values were selected by our staff, patients and public when we were talking about the merger and the sort of organisation we want University Hospitals Sussex to be.

Our mission and values are extremely important to us and we expect everyone who works at University Hospitals Sussex in any capacity to share and uphold them.

To implement, maintain & grow education packages using Simulation & Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) service within University Hospitals Sussex.

The RP will have a clinical role, attending medical emergencies and cardiac arrest calls, providing expert advice and clinical support to ensure safe, high quality patient care.

The RP will attend Resuscitation Operational Management Group (ROMG) meetings, providing professional advice and feedback on issues such as audit, equipment and training.

The RP will identify areas of the service for improvement and contribute to the resuscitation services strategy for service development.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Communication

Regularly adapts/modifies communication techniques within teaching and clinical emergencies. Therefore meeting the different learning needs and levels of understanding from qualified health care providers to parents and relatives.

Possess and utilise good communication skills for formal presentations to relevant groups and committees, teaching, facilitation and role play during planned teaching in the classroom and simulations in a clinical environment.

Analyse and disseminate information from all sources, both external and internal, to the Resuscitation group and to additional departments as required.

Assume an advisory role during cardiac arrest calls, acting as a role model, offering advice, thereby ensuring best practice, as required to the multidisciplinary team.

Ensure good communication and develop effective working relationships with staff at all levels across the Trust to ensure service delivery is maintained to the highest standard.

Ensure all wards and departments are in possession of and understand current procedures for cardio
- pulmonary resuscitation in-line with Resuscitation Council (UK) recommendations and Trust policy.

Present cardiac arrest, DNACPR and equipment audit findings to relevant groups and committees, eg, Patient safety Groups, Governance Groups and the University Hospitals Sussex Management Board

Service Delivery and Improvement

Work closely with the Resuscitation Services team in the creation and review of Trust policies and procedures relating to Resuscitation, ensuring that such policies and procedures accurately reflect best practice as agreed nationally.

Plan, manage and implement relevant audits related to Resuscitation and implement action plans based on audit findings.

Assist in the development of Resuscitation programmes, providing administrative support, advice and research, encouraging inter-professional learning.

Assist colleagues or lead in the organisation of Resuscitation Council UK and Advanced Life Support Group accredited courses or other c