Resuscitation Training Officer

Assist in the planning, organisation and implementation of a resuscitation training programme for all members of the multidisciplinary team throughout the Trust according to their expected degree of competence in Ensure that all training is carried out in a standardised way in accordance with current evidence-based international and national resuscitation guidelines to ensure the provision of high quality patient care, using agreed teaching methods during training Ensure all newly appointed medical and nursing staff and other personnel as agreed, who are likely to be on the cardiac arrest team(s), are offered training in advanced resuscitation methods, including the operation of relevant equipment e.g. defibrillators. Assess clinical skills and provide remedial training and support for those who fail to meet the required standard.

Will inform the head of resuscitation services of any concerns with individual staff members Ensure staff are aware of the Trust resuscitation policies and their application to practice. Assist in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the resuscitation training programme in response to organisational and service Promote attendance at the Trusts mandatory resuscitation training Assist in the dissemination of changes in evidence-based practice relating to resuscitation care in accordance with the Resuscitation Council (UK) and Advanced Life Support Group Actively participate in the planning, co-ordinating and all administrative work associated with the provision of current and future externally accredited resuscitation courses e.g. Advanced Paediatric Life Support When adequately trained, be prepared to direct / co-ordinate externally accredited Assist the head of resuscitation services in the provision of resuscitation training to other external agencies