Resuscitation Officer (Fixed Term) inDorchester inDorchester PUBLISHED
TUE 12 NOV 2024
Opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care by delivering resuscitation training and education.
Collaboration with a friendly and supportive team, enhancing professional relationships and teamwork.
Involvement in hands-on clinical support during cardiac arrest situations, allowing for practical and immediate impact.
Access to continuous professional development through participation in research, audits, and evaluation of resuscitation equipment.
Ability to work with a diverse range of staff and external organizations, fostering networking opportunities and professional growth.
Engagement in simulation training, allowing for innovative and effective teaching methods to improve learning outcomes.
The Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two motivated individuals for the role of Resuscitation Officer on a 30-hour Fixed Term contract. The position involves delivering resuscitation training to clinical staff and external clients, supporting cardiac arrest situations, and conducting audits and debriefs as necessary. Candidates should be registered nurses or allied health professionals with recent acute care experience and preferably previous experience as a Resuscitation Officer. A current Resuscitation Council (UK) Advanced Life Support Instructor Certificate is required, and there is flexibility to discuss a Band 5 development post for suitable applicants.
Key responsibilities include planning and implementing resuscitation training in line with established guidelines, providing simulation education, offering clinical support during cardiac arrest events, and engaging in research and audits related to resuscitation practices. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a diverse range of staff and contribute to the evaluation of resuscitation equipment and methods within the Trust.
Key responsibilities include planning and implementing resuscitation training in line with established guidelines, providing simulation education, offering clinical support during cardiac arrest events, and engaging in research and audits related to resuscitation practices. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a diverse range of staff and contribute to the evaluation of resuscitation equipment and methods within the Trust.
Resuscitation Officer
We are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated people to join our small & friendly team on a 30 Hour Fixed Term Post.
The successful candidate will be delivering a range of resuscitation training to clinical staff across the Trust and to external clients, providing support at cardiac arrests and undertaking audits and debriefing when deemed necessary. There will also be a requirement to work in collaboration with our clinical simulation team. Recent experience in acute care is required and previous experience as a Resuscitation Officer would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse/AHP and possess a current Resuscitation Council (UK) Advanced Life Support Instructor Certificate.
This is a Band 6 post but we would be happy to discuss opportunities for a Band 5 development post for the right applicant. If this is of interest to you we would love to hear from you!
- To provide resuscitation training and education within the guidelines of the Trust, the Resuscitation Council (UK) and the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation.
- To provide resuscitation and deteriorating patient simulation training and education packages which reflect current evidence and policy based practice using simulators and other relevant equipment under the direction of the Lead Educator for Resuscitation.
- To provide clinical and technical support and advice as an active member of the cardiac arrest team.
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- To assist in the planning, organisation and implementation of resuscitation training and education both within the Trust and to external organisations, in accordance with the guidelines of the Trust, the Resuscitation Council (UK) and the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation.
- To assist in the planning, organisation and implementation of resuscitation and deteriorating patient simulation education programmes using high and low fidelity simulators and other relevant equipment.
- The post holder will work with a wide range of staff both internally and externally in accordance with the guidelines of the Trust.
- To work as a member of the cardiac arrest team providing specialist clinical advice, including specific advice on and interpretation of complex documentation and procedures on clinical and related professional issues.
- To attend cardiac arrests/emergency situations, involving adults, paediatrics and trauma patients both leading and operating as a team member as required.
- To participate in research and audit in relation to Resuscitation.
- To participate in trials and evaluations of resuscitation equipment across the Trust.
- Ability to direct Resuscitation Council (UK) and Advanced Life Support Group Courses
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