Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Resuscitation Service for a band 6 or 7 depending on experience. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered health care professional who is comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Resuscitation Officer (SRO) will assist the Resuscitation Service Lead with the development, management and evaluation of the Resuscitation Service for Barts Health NHS Trust. To assist / deputise for the Resuscitation Service Lead with the local development and implementation of national policies and guidance, i.e. Resuscitation Council UK, National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE), Care Quality Commission (CQC) across the whole Trust in order to ensure efficient service provision. To assist / deputise the Resuscitation Service lead on developments and implementation of Trust strategy for resuscitation services which incorporates the following:
• Education standards and compliance
• Equipment
• Business plan
• Audit of cardiac arrest and Resuscitation Plans
• Serious Incidents and Root Cause Analysis
• Clinical support
• Policy development and compliance
The SRO will assist with training needs analysis and training plans, and subsequently is responsible for leading the resuscitation service team within their allocated hospitals / area of responsibility across Barts Health NHS Trust.
To be an integral part of Barts Health NHS Trust senior structure providing strategic leadership on key clinical issues.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registered Health Care Professional
2. Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
3. ALS/APLS/EPALS/NLS instructor/or Instructor Potential
Desirable criteria
4. ALS/APLS/EPALS/NLS course director
5. GIC Instructor /Director
6. Educated to degree level or above or working towards
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Clinical experience of autonomous practice in an acute care setting with a wide ranging experience in resuscitation
8. Evidence of on-going professional and personal development
Desirable criteria
9. Experience of working as a resuscitation officer
Skills
Essential criteria
10. Demonstrates experience of managing change
11. Demonstrates sound knowledge of current, local, National Health Service and resuscitation priorities
12. Experience of participating in clinical governance issues
13. Proficient IT and presentation skills using MS Office applications
14. Experience of participation in audit and/or research
15. Confident practical resuscitation skills
16. Flexible and adaptable to service needs
Other
Essential criteria
17. Evidence of successful team working
18. Able to work collaboratively with other disciplines
19. Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills
20. Will be expected to work across all sites in organisation
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
21. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
22. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
23. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
24. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or higher.
25. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)