Resuscitation Officer

Job summary An exciting opportunity hasarisen for an enthusiastic, well-motivated Registered Nurse, Midwife or AHP registeredhealth care professional to join the Resuscitation Service at South Tynesideand Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust as a Resuscitation Officer.
You will be part of a dynamicand exciting team who support colleagues across a variety of settings to betrained to a high level in all aspects of resuscitation.
The team supportcolleagues throughout the organization with all aspects of resuscitation.This post is offered on apermanent basis and the successful candidate will be supported to completefurther training and programmes to enhance their skills within the role asresuscitation officer.
Main duties of the job This is an excellent opportunityfor ongoing professional development.The role will incorporate supporting, planning and delivery of trainingat all levels, giving advice across the Trust, and contributing towards a high standardof resuscitation practice.
The post holder will attend as part of the arrestteam when available.The successful candidate willalso support development of policies and procedures, be involved in local andnational audits and other projects to influence improvements in all aspects of resuscitationand associated practice, including deterioration recognition.We require candidates to be aRegistered Nurse, Midwife or HCPC registered health care professional and haverelevant post qualifying experience.
They must have relevant resuscitationteaching experience and hold a teaching qualification.
We are looking for flexible teamplayers who can positively influence service delivery and also work using theirown initiative.
If you are passionate about education, training and influencingclinical practice, developing your professional skills, can engage with people andhave the teaching skills to improve practice we would like to hear from you.Hours: hours per week.
Usual pattern - Monday toFriday.
Occasional work outside of thisto meet service needs.
About us Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust.
From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams.
We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities.
We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT.
We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents.
We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000.
We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.TheResuscitation Officer (RO) will support delivery of both basic life support,advanced life support and associated training throughout South Tyneside andSunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT, the Trust) and support effectiveoperational delivery of this training.The ResuscitationOfficer will deputise for the Senior Resuscitation Officer (SRO) in theirabsence or in areas of delegated / designated responsibility.The RO will beexpected to respond to adult cardiac arrest calls, paediatric emergency calls,acting as an expert member of the team and facilitating experiential learningand team debrief.The RO will Supportresuscitation associated audit programmes across the Trust and lead on specificaudits with designated responsibility from the SRO encouraging evidence-basedpractice Trust wide by contributing to the development and revision of Trustresuscitation and associated guidelines, policies, procedures and training inthe light of new research and audit.The RO will supporteffective use of all resuscitation training equipment within the Trust andcontribute to the appropriate maintenance of such equipment.To act asprofessional resource for all staff within the Trust.
To influence cardiacarrest prevention by supporting organisational approaches to deteriorationrecognition across the Trust.
Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of continuing professional development.
Excellent communication, presentation and teaching skills.
IT Skills /Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
Time management skills, able to organise and plan own workload and work without supervision.
Interpersonal skills; approachable, and supportive.
Accuracy with record keeping and written communication.
Skills and Knowledge Essential Innovative and motivated.
Ability to be an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Effective leadership skills and the ability to motivate others and act as a role model.
Ability to set objectives and prioritise.
Ability to challenge poor practice.
Ability to plan and manage workload of self and others.
Highly developed physical dexterity is required for clinical and training duties, performing resuscitation as part of the cardiac arrest team and participating in safe movement/transfer of patients, objects and training equipment.
Emotional resilience in stressful situations.
Desirable Leadership Training.
Qualifications Essential Professional registration ( Nursing, Midwifery or AHP).
Degree in healthcare-related subject (or UK equivalent).
Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor or demonstrable equivalent teaching experience.
Experience of working with the resuscitation service or wider comparable experience such as training at instructor level as below; Current ILS or ALS certificate.
Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of current resuscitation guidelines.
Desirable Current ALS/APLS/EPLS/pILS certificate.
ILS/pILS/ALS/APLS Instructor or Instructor.
Potential/Candidate Status.
Completion of AIMS/ALERT course.
Clinical Skills Course.
Physical Skills Essential Regular moving and Handling will be regular occurrence in this role.
Work cross site at STDH and SRH as needed and community venues as needed.