Main area Resuscitation Service Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract 4 months (Fixed Term/Secondment until 2nd November 2025) Hours Part time - 15 hours per week Job ref 432-HR327-25
Employer East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Ipswich/Colchester Hospital Town Ipswich/Colchester Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/06/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
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Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 to join a team of Resuscitation Officers within the Corporate Division. The post is to cover maternity leave for a fixed term/secondment until November 2025. As this is a short term contract we are looking for an experienced individual who is already able to teach ILS or PILS courses.
The team provides a comprehensive, efficient and effective clinical and educational service across ESNEFT.
Our purpose is to ensure the delivery of a quality cost effective resuscitation service, which includes educating and training staff to ensure they are equipped with the rights skills, values and behaviors to provide safe effective care and positive experiences for patients, families and staff.
The role also includes:
* Maintaining clinical skills by attending cardiac arrests / clinical emergencies
* Involvement in clinical audit
* Organization of emergency equipment throughout the Trust.
* Registered Nurse / ODP / Paramedic with post registration experience in acute / critical care
* ILS instructor / PILS instructor
* Clinical teaching experience
You will be expected to work flexibly and travel to all sites as required, therefore a car will be required.
Main duties of the job
* To act as an informed resource in resuscitation issues for all staff within the Trust
* To contribute to the planning, organisation and implementation of an effective resuscitation service
* To teach resuscitation skills in line with Trust protocols and Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
* To take part in clinical research and audit
* To ensure a standardised approach to resuscitation and resuscitation training throughout the Trust, recognising the differing needs of Trust staff
Working for our organisation
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is thatTime Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies / guidelines / procedures relating to resuscitation and DNACPR throughout the Trust
* To establish and maintain effective lines of communication with Trust employees and management
* To deliver teaching to nursing, medical and other appropriate staff in resuscitation
* To attend calls to the cardiac arrest team (adult and paediatric)
* To assist in the audit requirements of the department
PROFESSIONAL ROLE:
* To promote the importance of resuscitation throughout the Trust
* To assist in the implementation of an effective equipment replacement programme when required
* Will be a member of the Resuscitation Committee
* Will deputise at meetings when required
* Will take personal responsibility for own professional development and keep up to date with resuscitation developments
* Will maintain effective teamwork and communication within the Resuscitation Department
CLINICAL ROLE:
* To maintain clinical expertise by attending resuscitation attempts
* To ensure that procedures carried out are within current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
* To act as a role model in resuscitation practice, leading the cardiac arrest team where necessary
* To ensure that resuscitation attempts attended are accurately documented
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse, ODP or Paramedic
* Resuscitation Council (UK) ILS Instructor or Instructor Potential
* ALS instructor/provider
* EPLS/APLS provider
Experience
* Post registration experience in an acute or critical care environment with exposure to cardiac arrests
* Previous teaching experience
* Exposure to adult and paediatric emergencies
Skills and knowledge
* Knowledge of current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Debriefing and bereavement skills
* Able to prioritise and adapt to workload
* Participation in clinical audit
* Ability to manage and lead a team
* Evidence of project management
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.
When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.
Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document
The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.
In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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