Resuscitation Officer

JOB SUMMARY The post holder will develop and deliver in hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED skills training of multidisciplinary Trust staff in the emergency medical management of acutely ill adult patients. The post holder will often work unsupervised delivering high level training to identified staff. The post holder will assist with auditing of cardiac arrest procedures; including equipment within clinical areas. The post holder will deliver First Aid and assist Immediate Life Support courses. The post holder will provide clinical advice and support in relation to resuscitation and onsite emergency responses team training, techniques, guidelines, procuedures and equipment within the trust. The post holder will support the implementation of policies, procuedures and national recommendations within the Trust. KEY RESULT AREAS: TRAINING AND EDUCATION: The Resuscitation Officer will deliver in hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED training across the Trust Ensure that the resuscitation courses meet the criteria set by the Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and the Core Skills Training Framework Undertake course registration of candidates on arrival and be responsible for time keeping throughout the course The Resuscitation Officer will implement equipment changes required for the cardiac arrest trolleys and bags Work flexibly to enhance training capabilities and deliver sessions in a variety of formal and informal settings, to all grades of staff across Trust sites Implement and evaluate training, ensuring learners progress and level of competence can be assessed Support the Resuscitation Lead to identify specific resuscitation training requirements by providing and co-ordinating comprehensive, appropriate and effective resuscitation training for all levels of staff throughout the Trust Provide mandatory training, including Level 2 and Level 3 Resuscitation Training to relevant staff. Training will include the operating and use of resuscitation equipment specific to role. As required, provide First Aid Training to identified staff within the Trust Provide training to staff to recognise and assess the physically deteriorating patient Impart knowledge and advice to groups in the classroom/workplace environments through teaching and presentation skills, using presentational aids and MS Teams if required Have a high level of interpersonal communication skills, which at times will involve highly complex, sensitive or contentious information at ward/department and individual level Manage cleaning, maintenance and storage of resuscitation training equipment, ensuring the equipment is checked and available for use Ensure that accurate training records are maintained Ensure safe practice is maintained and promoted during training sessions It is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure familiarity with all training equipment Work to support and promote educational innovation across the Trust PROFESSIONAL: Report any adverse incidents via the online incident reporting system. Participate in investigation of any incidents reported to the Resuscitation Service and report to the Resuscitation Lead as appropriate. Accountable for their practice, taking every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence Ensure that storage areas are kept tidy and appropriately stocked Promote safe and effective practice relating to resuscitation provision Ensure that staff are aware of emergency procedures, levels of expectations and equipment available, through teaching and education Practice within professional and regulatory bodies (e.g. Nursing Midwifery Council, Allied Health Professionals Council) code of conduct, statutory guidelines and Trust policies Maintain a personal awareness of research In conjunction with other team members, participate in critical incident debriefs and investigations when required Produce information, written or verbal, formally and informally Effectively manage self, deploying resources in a manner consistent with the work load, taking appropriate action to optimise efficiency Take reasonable care of own Health and Safety and that of others who may be affected by acts or omissions, and comply with Trust Health and Safety requirements Act as an effective role model and promote effective, productive working relationships across the multi professional team and facilitate effective communication to a consistently high standard, promoting team work at all times Provide clinical advice and information relating to resuscitation Support the Resuscitation Audit Program, this will include data collection, analysis and reporting Participate in local current research projects concerning resuscitation; including data collection and maintenance / provision of equipment Contribute to service improvement which may involve suggestions received from staff that should be promptly referred to the Lead Resuscitation Officer. Assist in the implementation of resuscitation policy along with other policies and procedures to meet the resuscitation needs of the Trust in accordance with Trust policy/Trust Resuscitation Business/Governance Group Keep updated with resuscitation guidelines Maintain own personal development by taking an active part in learning opportunities and also keep an up to date record of own development review process;ensuring own registration status is maintained to current standards and requirements Act in ways that support equality and value diversity, spiritual beliefs, treating everyone (patients/clients/colleagues) with dignity and respect and recognising and reporting behaviour that undermines equality and diversity COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Ensure that confidentiality is maintained in all aspects and levels of communication especially pertaining to patients, carers and staff The multi-disciplinary workforce (including Clinicians, Nurses and Allied Health Professions and non-qualified staff) through training groups, one to one consultation, telephone conversations, e-mail and in writing Attend (where possible) and follow up Resuscitation events within the Trust offering guidance, support and feedback Attend conferences / meetings both locally and nationally with regard to related topics Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current guidelines Be responsible for managing own workload and time to meet the requirements of the organisation, taking particular care when working alone For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form. Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARY The post holder will develop and deliver in hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED skills training of multidisciplinary Trust staff in the emergency medical management of acutely ill adult patients. The post holder will often work unsupervised delivering high level training to identified staff. The post holder will assist with auditing of cardiac arrest procedures; including equipment within clinical areas. The post holder will deliver First Aid and assist Immediate Life Support courses. The post holder will provide clinical advice and support in relation to resuscitation and onsite emergency responses team training, techniques, guidelines, procuedures and equipment within the trust. The post holder will support the implementation of policies, procuedures and national recommendations within the Trust. KEY RESULT AREAS: TRAINING AND EDUCATION: The Resuscitation Officer will deliver in hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED training across the Trust Ensure that the resuscitation courses meet the criteria set by the Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and the Core Skills Training Framework Undertake course registration of candidates on arrival and be responsible for time keeping throughout the course The Resuscitation Officer will implement equipment changes required for the cardiac arrest trolleys and bags Work flexibly to enhance training capabilities and deliver sessions in a variety of formal and informal settings, to all grades of staff across Trust sites Implement and evaluate training, ensuring learners progress and level of competence can be assessed Support the Resuscitation Lead to identify specific resuscitation training requirements by providing and co-ordinating comprehensive, appropriate and effective resuscitation training for all levels of staff throughout the Trust Provide mandatory training, including Level 2 and Level 3 Resuscitation Training to relevant staff. Training will include the operating and use of resuscitation equipment specific to role. As required, provide First Aid Training to identified staff within the Trust Provide training to staff to recognise and assess the physically deteriorating patient Impart knowledge and advice to groups in the classroom/workplace environments through teaching and presentation skills, using presentational aids and MS Teams if required Have a high level of interpersonal communication skills, which at times will involve highly complex, sensitive or contentious information at ward/department and individual level Manage cleaning, maintenance and storage of resuscitation training equipment, ensuring the equipment is checked and available for use Ensure that accurate training records are maintained Ensure safe practice is maintained and promoted during training sessions It is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure familiarity with all training equipment Work to support and promote educational innovation across the Trust PROFESSIONAL: Report any adverse incidents via the online incident reporting system. Participate in investigation of any incidents reported to the Resuscitation Service and report to the Resuscitation Lead as appropriate. Accountable for their practice, taking every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence Ensure that storage areas are kept tidy and appropriately stocked Promote safe and effective practice relating to resuscitation provision Ensure that staff are aware of emergency procedures, levels of expectations and equipment available, through teaching and education Practice within professional and regulatory bodies (e.g. Nursing Midwifery Council, Allied Health Professionals Council) code of conduct, statutory guidelines and Trust policies Maintain a personal awareness of research In conjunction with other team members, participate in critical incident debriefs and investigations when required Produce information, written or verbal, formally and informally Effectively manage self, deploying resources in a manner consistent with the work load, taking appropriate action to optimise efficiency Take reasonable care of own Health and Safety and that of others who may be affected by acts or omissions, and comply with Trust Health and Safety requirements Act as an effective role model and promote effective, productive working relationships across the multi professional team and facilitate effective communication to a consistently high standard, promoting team work at all times Provide clinical advice and information relating to resuscitation Support the Resuscitation Audit Program, this will include data collection, analysis and reporting Participate in local current research projects concerning resuscitation; including data collection and maintenance / provision of equipment Contribute to service improvement which may involve suggestions received from staff that should be promptly referred to the Lead Resuscitation Officer. Assist in the implementation of resuscitation policy along with other policies and procedures to meet the resuscitation needs of the Trust in accordance with Trust policy/Trust Resuscitation Business/Governance Group Keep updated with resuscitation guidelines Maintain own personal development by taking an active part in learning opportunities and also keep an up to date record of own development review process;ensuring own registration status is maintained to current standards and requirements Act in ways that support equality and value diversity, spiritual beliefs, treating everyone (patients/clients/colleagues) with dignity and respect and recognising and reporting behaviour that undermines equality and diversity COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Ensure that confidentiality is maintained in all aspects and levels of communication especially pertaining to patients, carers and staff The multi-disciplinary workforce (including Clinicians, Nurses and Allied Health Professions and non-qualified staff) through training groups, one to one consultation, telephone conversations, e-mail and in writing Attend (where possible) and follow up Resuscitation events within the Trust offering guidance, support and feedback Attend conferences / meetings both locally and nationally with regard to related topics Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current guidelines Be responsible for managing own workload and time to meet the requirements of the organisation, taking particular care when working alone For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.