Resuscitation officer | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

• This will include the development, delivery and evaluation of a resuscitation curriculum according to policy and protocols.
• Assist in delivering an appropriate & comprehensive educational programme relating to resuscitation to all members of Trust staff.
• Advise & participate in resuscitation practice & work in commissioning of resuscitation equipment.
• Will assist with advice to all areas of the Trust concerning resuscitation related directives, national initiatives & changes in protocol.
• Expected to have clinical experience in the field of emergency care, & be able to demonstrate continuing professional development in a range of resuscitation specialties.
• Post is Trust wide covering two acute sites & community areas

Professional Responsibilities:

• Fully participate in maintaining a well co-coordinated resuscitation service at Stoke Mandeville, Wycombe hospitals and Community settings within the structure of the Resuscitation Service.
• Ensure compliance and implementation of Trust policies and procedures relating to resuscitation.
• Contribute to the training in resuscitation for all grades of staff. Facilitate training to establish the recognised levels of competence required by external organisations e.g. Resuscitation Council UK.
• Provide advice to all staff on issues relating to adult and paediatric resuscitation, cardiac arrest prevention and recognition of the sick patient.
• Undertake risk assessment activities as directed by the Resuscitation Lead or Senior Resuscitation Officer throughout the Trust and report findings.
• Represent the Resuscitation Service as requested by the Resuscitation Lead.
• work with colleagues promoting good working relationships encouraging teamwork, motivation, innovation and high standards of clinical practice.

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• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

• Ourvisionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Ourmissionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Ourcarevalues are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024