Resuscitation Officer (Fixed Term) | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Dorchester
Resuscitation Officer
We are looking for an 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.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.- 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
This advert closes on Sunday 5 Jan 2025
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