Job overview
The Resuscitation Practitioner (RP) is responsible for the provision (delivery and monitoring of standards) of mandatory resuscitation training for all medical, nursing and ancillary staff employed by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will also deliver training to external organisations to generate income for the Trust.
To implement, maintain & grow education packages using Simulation & Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) service within University Hospitals Sussex.
The RP will have a clinical role, attending medical emergencies and cardiac arrest calls, providing expert advice and clinical support to ensure safe, high quality patient care.
The RP will attend Resuscitation Operational Management Group (ROMG) meetings, providing professional advice and feedback on issues such as audit, equipment and training.
The RP will identify areas of the service for improvement and contribute to the resuscitation services strategy for service development.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration.
Main duties of the job
Resuscitation Practitioners provide mandatory resuscitation training, clinical support, advice and expertise to various emergency teams on main sites, and clinical support, expertise and leadership in emergencies on the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) sites.
Patient Care Delivery
Hold an emergency bleep and respond to adult and paediatric clinical emergencies acting as member within the multi-disciplinary team as necessary.
Perform clinical interventions at speed and with a high degree of precision (e.g. defibrillation, cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, cannulation, intra-osseous needle insertion, laryngeal mask insertion, intubation,) as required during resuscitation within sphere of competence and policy compliance, and with due regard to safety and expertise of other team members.
Ensure adherence, wherever possible during resuscitation, to safe handling techniques, control of infection etc and when this cannot be achieved ensure appropriate referral and follow-up is instigated (e.g. Critical Incident Reporting, Risk Assessment, Occupational Health Referral etc).
Professionally accountable for own autonomous practice and responsible for maintaining and improving personal knowledge and professional competence.
Provide a role model to medical, nursing and ancillary staff to ensure awareness of and adherence to local and national policies and procedures.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and main responsibilities.
Regularly adapts/modifies communication techniques within teaching and clinical emergencies. Therefore meeting the different learning needs and levels of understanding from qualified health care providers to parents and relatives.
Ensure all wards and departments are in possession of and understand current procedures for cardio- pulmonary resuscitation in-line with Resuscitation Council UK recommendations and Trust policy.
Work closely with the Resuscitation Services team in the creation and review of Trust policies and procedures relating to Resuscitation, ensuring that such policies and procedures accurately reflect best practice as agreed nationally.
Responsible for the safe use of equipment by others, for example defibrillators and interosseous devices, during simulated training practice and in the clinical environment when attending clinical incidents.
Carry out, where required, appraisals and support the development of any junior banded staff and apprentices that may work with the team.
Person specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registered Health Care Professional / Registered Nurse, Paramedic, ODP. Active professional registration
2. Relevant Post Registration Qualification in acute or critical care or relevant qualification or experience.
3. Mentorship/coaching qualification or recognised teaching qualification.
4. At least one of the Resuscitation Council (UK) ILS, PILS, ALS, EPALS or NLS and/or the ALSG APLS provider course.
5. Work within codes of practice and according to professional standards and guidelines
6. Able to organise own workload with due regard to priorities.
7. Articulate and flexible to meet changing demands of the role.
Desirable criteria
8. Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or similar.
9. Resuscitation Council (UK) ILS, PILS, ALS, EPALS, NLS and or ALSG APLS instructor or instructor candidate status.
10. Knowledge & experience of audit and policy review Experience of income generation.
11. Experience in resuscitation training and practice.
12. Experience of carrying out staff appraisals
13. Experience of direct line management, or supervision and mentorship/preceptorship
14. Ability to apply and expertly teach evidence based clinical procedures/practice to a range of students in under & postgraduate training.
15. Evidence of theoretical and practical application of adult learning theories.
16. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
17. Ability to organise information, plan and provide teaching and training resources in order to meet known and anticipated needs.
18. Full UK / EU driving license
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
19. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
20. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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