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Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical
Attend cardiac arrests, trauma calls and medical emergencies within the Trust, and perform as an expert practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and knowledge.
Provide clinical support to members of the resuscitation team.
Ensure cardiac arrests are run to Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines and they are conducted safely.
Disseminate information to medical and nursing staff about the Trust Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNA-CPR) policy.
Assist with the post resuscitative care of the patient where necessary, including transfer of the patient to the appropriate area within the Trust.
Assist the resuscitation manager in reviewing and updating resuscitation policies keeping them in line with present Resuscitation Council (UK), European Resuscitation Council and ILCOR guidelines.
Assist with conducting clinical audit on all cardiac arrests, peri-arrest and false calls within the trust
Identifying and notification of any risk management issues that may arise relating to resuscitation procedures or equipment.
Assist with the maintenance, and liaison with Clinical engineering department, to ensure clinical devices on the resuscitation trolleys are maintained in working order.
Work force
To identify staff learning needs and development of training programmes to meet these needs for resuscitation training within the Trust.
The co-ordination and implementation of a resuscitation training programme within the trust.
The planning, organisation and implementation of nationally recognised training courses offered by the Resuscitation Service.
Assist and educate on courses affiliated with resuscitation and critical care skills.
Maintain Continued Professional Development by regular teaching on all relevant courses. Professional development will also be maintained by regular review of new and updated information relevant to your practice of resuscitation and training.
Assist the Lead Resuscitation Practitioner with annual reports about training undertaken by the resuscitation service.
Financial
Receive and process cheque or cash payments from candidates for courses offered by the service, as per department policy.
Ensure all training equipment is accounted for and kept in a working order, to ensure safety of staff and candidates.
Partnerships
v Provide the training of basic life support skills to clinical and non-clinical staff, in groups or as individuals depending on the training requirements
v Ability to present results of internal audits to medical or nursing groups to impart best practice or influence change in practice where necessary.
v Provide a support to Trust staff attending relevant training courses to enable open communication and mentoring of the staff, allowing them to achieve the required standards to complete successfully.
v Provide information and guidance about the hospital Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) policy to both medical and nursing staff.
Analytical and judgemental skillsv The Resuscitation Practitioner should be able to analyse clinical information relevant to resuscitation and be able to make treatment decisions based on the information, allowing him/her to provide guidance to clinical colleagues during a cardiac arrest or peri-arrest event.
v As an instructor the Resuscitation Practitioner must be able to analyse candidate information and performance, and must be able to make judgements about the candidates competency for the candidate to complete training successfully.
Planning and organisational skillsv Assist in the daily planning of departmental activities.
v Assist in the liaison with corporate nursing, midwifery and neonatal departments in the planning of training.
v Assists with the annual planning of the National resuscitation courses and the organisation of the courses with the Resuscitation Council (UK) and Advanced Life Support Group.
v Assist in the organisation of all training courses to ensure the trust training needs are met.
General
Ability to perform all resuscitation skill for clinical or training purposes, such as but not limited to basic chest compressions, defibrillation, and basic and advanced airway management. You will need to be able to perform these skills to train staff attending courses and as well as in the clinical environment in an emergency (time constrained). As detailed these skills may be basic to very advanced skills.
As administration of course plays an important role, the post holder must able to work on a computer to produce presentations (PowerPoint) and documents (Word).
Effort and environment Physical EffortThe Resuscitation Practitioner will be required to assist in the preparation for all training and therefore will be involved in the movement of heavy equipment for long periods. Manual handling safety is essential to prevent injury. The intensity of this physical activity will vary according to the training programmes and course requirements.
The post holder will be required to provide training outside of the trust and this will involve travel to and from various facilities and the transport of the training manikins to the facilities.
A core role of the resuscitation Practitioner is to partake as a team member during a resuscitation effort. Therefore he/she must be able to perform basic life support as a minimum requirement.
Mental EffortDue to the unpredictable nature of the resuscitation Practitioner post, there may be periods of general duties, however as the post has both clinical and administrative requirements there will be many occasions where day-to-day work is interrupted by cardiac arrest call or spontaneous requests for training.
The resuscitation Practitioner will be required to work prolonged hours (more than 7.5 hours in a day) during training courses, where the majority of the time will be spent teaching candidates and ensuring the course runs to programme. You will also be required to troubleshoot any logistical problems that may arise.
Due to teaching and clinical responsibilities some of Resuscitation Practitioners time will be utilised by continued professional development to maintain up to date knowledge and skills.
Emotional EffortThe post holder will be acting as part of the resuscitation team and will therefore be exposed to situations that may be highly emotional or distressing. This may be very evident in special circumstances e.g. involving patients that have been brought in following severe injuries, or paediatric resuscitations.
Working conditionsThe nature of the training activity means that the resuscitation Practitioner will rarely be exposed to unpleasant working conditions while training. There is however the occasional exposure to risk during travel to and from external training.
The clinical component of the resuscitation Practitioner post means they will occasionally be exposed to hazardous or unpleasant situations. This may occur during the post holders attendance of cardiac arrests in the trust of both adult and paediatric trauma calls in the Emergency Department. The resuscitation Practitioner may be exposed to risk from contact with body fluids, samples, radiation (X-Rays), and infestations patients may suffer from. (Not limited to those listed).
The provision of basic and advanced life support training to the Trust in accordance with national and international standards.
The post holder will be required to attend resuscitations whenever possible and perform as a team member or in an expert advisory capacity. To audit and monitor standards of resuscitation practice and equipment within the trust. Assist with the procurement and monitoring of clinical equipment used during resuscitation within the trust. Planning, organisation and running of nationally recognised courses.
The main duties and responsibilities of the Resuscitation Practitioner include providing expert clinical care during cardiac arrests and emergencies, supporting the resuscitation team, ensuring adherence to Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines, and educating staff on resuscitation policies. They also assist in policy updates, conduct clinical audits, and manage resuscitation equipment. Additionally, the role involves identifying and addressing risks, planning and delivering resuscitation training programs, coordinating courses, and maintaining professional development. The Practitioner must handle both physical and mental demands, including responding to distressing situations and managing logistical challenges during training sessions.
Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical
Attend cardiac arrests, trauma calls and medical emergencies within the Trust, and perform as an expert practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and knowledge.
Provide clinical support to members of the resuscitation team.
Ensure cardiac arrests are run to Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines and they are conducted safely.
Disseminate information to medical and nursing staff about the Trust Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNA-CPR) policy.
Assist with the post resuscitative care of the patient where necessary, including transfer of the patient to the appropriate area within the Trust.
Assist the resuscitation manager in reviewing and updating resuscitation policies keeping them in line with present Resuscitation Council (UK), European Resuscitation Council and ILCOR guidelines.
Assist with conducting clinical audit on all cardiac arrests, peri-arrest and false calls within the trust
Identifying and notification of any risk management issues that may arise relating to resuscitation procedures or equipment.
Assist with the maintenance, and liaison with Clinical engineering department, to ensure clinical devices on the resuscitation trolleys are maintained in working order.
Work force
To identify staff learning needs and development of training programmes to meet these needs for resuscitation training within the Trust.
The co-ordination and implementation of a resuscitation training programme within the trust.
The planning, organisation and implementation of nationally recognised training courses offered by the Resuscitation Service.
Assist and educate on courses affiliated with resuscitation and critical care skills.
Maintain Continued Professional Development by regular teaching on all relevant courses. Professional development will also be maintained by regular review of new and updated information relevant to your practice of resuscitation and training.
Assist the Lead Resuscitation Practitioner with annual reports about training undertaken by the resuscitation service.
Financial
Receive and process cheque or cash payments from candidates for courses offered by the service, as per department policy.
Ensure all training equipment is accounted for and kept in a working order, to ensure safety of staff and candidates.
Partnerships
v Provide the training of basic life support skills to clinical and non-clinical staff, in groups or as individuals depending on the training requirements
v Ability to present results of internal audits to medical or nursing groups to impart best practice or influence change in practice where necessary.
v Provide a support to Trust staff attending relevant training courses to enable open communication and mentoring of the staff, allowing them to achieve the required standards to complete successfully.
v Provide information and guidance about the hospital Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) policy to both medical and nursing staff.
Analytical and judgemental skillsv The Resuscitation Practitioner should be able to analyse clinical information relevant to resuscitation and be able to make treatment decisions based on the information, allowing him/her to provide guidance to clinical colleagues during a cardiac arrest or peri-arrest event.
v As an instructor the Resuscitation Practitioner must be able to analyse candidate information and performance, and must be able to make judgements about the candidates competency for the candidate to complete training successfully.
Planning and organisational skillsv Assist in the daily planning of departmental activities.
v Assist in the liaison with corporate nursing, midwifery and neonatal departments in the planning of training.
v Assists with the annual planning of the National resuscitation courses and the organisation of the courses with the Resuscitation Council (UK) and Advanced Life Support Group.
v Assist in the organisation of all training courses to ensure the trust training needs are met.
General
Ability to perform all resuscitation skill for clinical or training purposes, such as but not limited to basic chest compressions, defibrillation, and basic and advanced airway management. You will need to be able to perform these skills to train staff attending courses and as well as in the clinical environment in an emergency (time constrained). As detailed these skills may be basic to very advanced skills.
As administration of course plays an important role, the post holder must able to work on a computer to produce presentations (PowerPoint) and documents (Word).
Effort and environment Physical EffortThe Resuscitation Practitioner will be required to assist in the preparation for all training and therefore will be involved in the movement of heavy equipment for long periods. Manual handling safety is essential to prevent injury. The intensity of this physical activity will vary according to the training programmes and course requirements.
The post holder will be required to provide training outside of the trust and this will involve travel to and from various facilities and the transport of the training manikins to the facilities.
A core role of the resuscitation Practitioner is to partake as a team member during a resuscitation effort. Therefore he/she must be able to perform basic life support as a minimum requirement.
Mental EffortDue to the unpredictable nature of the resuscitation Practitioner post, there may be periods of general duties, however as the post has both clinical and administrative requirements there will be many occasions where day-to-day work is interrupted by cardiac arrest call or spontaneous requests for training.
The resuscitation Practitioner will be required to work prolonged hours (more than 7.5 hours in a day) during training courses, where the majority of the time will be spent teaching candidates and ensuring the course runs to programme. You will also be required to troubleshoot any logistical problems that may arise.
Due to teaching and clinical responsibilities some of Resuscitation Practitioners time will be utilised by continued professional development to maintain up to date knowledge and skills.
Emotional EffortThe post holder will be acting as part of the resuscitation team and will therefore be exposed to situations that may be highly emotional or distressing. This may be very evident in special circumstances e.g. involving patients that have been brought in following severe injuries, or paediatric resuscitations.
Working conditionsThe nature of the training activity means that the resuscitation Practitioner will rarely be exposed to unpleasant working conditions while training. There is however the occasional exposure to risk during travel to and from external training.
The clinical component of the resuscitation Practitioner post means they will occasionally be exposed to hazardous or unpleasant situations. This may occur during the post holders attendance of cardiac arrests in the trust of both adult and paediatric trauma calls in the Emergency Department. The resuscitation Practitioner may be exposed to risk from contact with body fluids, samples, radiation (X-Rays), and infestations patients may suffer from. (Not limited to those listed).
The provision of basic and advanced life support training to the Trust in accordance with national and international standards.
The post holder will be required to attend resuscitations whenever possible and perform as a team member or in an expert advisory capacity. To audit and monitor standards of resuscitation practice and equipment within the trust. Assist with the procurement and monitoring of clinical equipment used during resuscitation within the trust. Planning, organisation and running of nationally recognised courses.
The main duties and responsibilities of the Resuscitation Practitioner include providing expert clinical care during cardiac arrests and emergencies, supporting the resuscitation team, ensuring adherence to Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines, and educating staff on resuscitation policies. They also assist in policy updates, conduct clinical audits, and manage resuscitation equipment. Additionally, the role involves identifying and addressing risks, planning and delivering resuscitation training programs, coordinating courses, and maintaining professional development. The Practitioner must handle both physical and mental demands, including responding to distressing situations and managing logistical challenges during training sessions.
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