Resuscitation Officer

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Resuscitation Officer to join our team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

This varied role focuses on resuscitation, deteriorating patient and emergency response training for all levels of staff, and includes supporting the wider Clinical Skills team with organisation and delivery of a variety of clinical skills training.

The ideal candidate will be a healthcare professional with significant recent acute clinical experience, who has a passion for teaching and supporting colleagues.

The Band 6 role requires Resuscitation Council UK Advanced Life Support Instructor qualification, but the right applicant could be fully supported to obtain this qualification if they do not hold it (subject to pre-agreement).

The primary work-base will be in Yeovil Hospital, but the teams also teach in Bridgwater and Musgrove Park Hospital, and visits community, minor injury/urgent treatment, and mental health settings to provide expert training, advice and support.

Job share or secondment would be considered for the right applicant.

Main Duties

Key responsibilities include:

• Organisation and delivery of resuscitation/clinical emergency response training of differing levels within the demographic diversity of the Trust, using both classroom sessions and in situ simulation.
• Leadership and support to clinical emergencies within acute base site, as part of the 2222 cardiac arrest team.
• Oversight of emergency equipment used in resuscitation.
• Facilitation of focused audit within the remit of Resuscitation Services (cardiac arrest, emergency trolley).
• The implementation of evidence-based practice and quality improvement projects aimed at improving patient safety.
• Organisation, facilitation, and support of Deteriorating Patient training delivery.
• Organisation, facilitation, and support of Clinical Skills delivery.

About Us

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers a wide range of benefits to its employees, including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations.

As a Trust, we value diversity and inclusion, and are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive to all.

For further information or an informal chat, please contact us to discuss the role and its requirements.