About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated Resuscitation Officer to join our dedicated, innovative, small and friendly team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. The role involves providing high quality training in the field of resuscitation, ensuring high quality care and patient safety for everyone at Mid Yorkshire. You will assist in planning, organising and implementing training for all clinical and non‑clinical staff across three hospital sites.
You will act as a recognised expert in resuscitation for both adults and paediatrics, support and guide clinical teams during emergencies, lead clinical audits, coordinate national resuscitation courses and maintain emergency equipment. The position offers professional autonomy and flexible working.
Main Duties
* Planning, provision and evaluation of all aspects of resuscitation training.
* Be a member of the clinical resuscitation team where necessary attending paediatric and adult cardiac arrests.
* Review adverse clinical incidents providing advice and remedial training, as necessary.
* Be a member of the Resuscitation Committee and provide specialist advice on resuscitation training techniques and equipment.
* Function as a resource of expertise on resuscitation, providing an advisory service to the Trust staff, patients, relatives and external agencies.
* Organise, direct and co‑ordinate nationally recognised courses for example ALS, ATLS.
* Responsibility of highlighting any areas of deficit/clinical risk and plan and implement appropriate actions to change practice where necessary.
* Respond promptly to critical incidents and complaints.
* Maintain effective communication and teamwork within the Resuscitation Department.
* Attend regional and national conferences and study days to help maintain professional development.
* Lead change in clinical practice throughout the Trust in response to new research, audit and changes in existing national guidelines, policies, and procedures.
* Facilitate appropriate instruction in the use of new resuscitation equipment introduced into clinical areas, to promote safe practice and reduce risk.
* Promote the importance of resuscitation throughout the Trust through negotiation and presentation of the specialist knowledge and skills required for the resuscitation of adults and children.
* Demonstrate and teach complex physical skills.
Qualifications
* Degree level Registered Nurse / Healthcare Professional (HCPC).
* Current ILS Resuscitation Council (UK) Instructor Status.
* Current ALS (Resuscitation Council UK) Instructor status or to achieve within 12 months of post.
* Teaching qualification.
* Experience in teaching and assessing.
* Qualification in one of the following ENB courses: ENB 124, 199, 100 (or equivalent specialist training).
Experience
* Relevant clinical experience working at band 6 (or equivalent) in a critical care environment e.g. ITU/CCU/A&E.
* Evidence of attending/participating in cardiac arrests and being an effective member of the team.
* Experience of delivering multidisciplinary training.
* Ability to prioritise workload and project manage.
* Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
* Ability to function strategically, whilst demonstrating empathy and sensitivity in highly stressful situations.
Knowledge And Awareness
* Awareness of own limitations.
* Relevant healthcare legislation.
* NMC / HCPC and related professional issues.
* Physically capable of demonstrating and delivering practical resuscitation skills and procedures that are physically demanding and / or require complex techniques.
* Able to plan, co‑ordinate, manage the delivery of training to different professional groups.
* Ability to develop written protocols & guidelines.
* Current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines.
* Has up to date knowledge of Clinical Governance issues.
Our Benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan.
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service.
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services.
* Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme.
* Home electronics scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme – subject to eligibility criteria.
* Car lease salary sacrifice scheme – subject to eligibility criteria.
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport.
* Flexible working options and family and carer‑friendly policies.
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality.
* Career progression, training and support.
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