Resuscitation Officer - London, United Kingdom - Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Lead resuscitation Officer, Resuscitation officers, Resuscitation Administrator and Simulation Technician, Resuscitation Committee, Simulation faculty,CCOT, ICU, ED, NICU, Maternity, Theatres Main duties and responsibilities: To provide Whittington Health NHS Trust with the highest possible level of specific training and education in resuscitation thus, enabling practitioners to perform effectively therefore improving patient care and reducing clinical risk.

To undertake risk assessments to provide the Trust and lead Resuscitation Officer with accurate information regarding resuscitation related risks.

To undertake trust wide audit of resuscitation training, audit of cardiac arrests, practice and equipment to highlight areas for service improvement.

To assist on the development of resuscitation related policys in conjunction with the resuscitation committee and the Lead Resuscitation Officer.

Raise the profile of resuscitation issues amongst all staff caring for patients within the Trust.

Clinical responsibilities Provides clinical expertise and support to the clinical emergency team and where necessary leads the team under supervision of the Lead Resuscitation Officer to ensure best evidenced based practice and patient outcome.

The resuscitation officer will provide professional advice as needed in conjunction with the lead resuscitation officer, senior resuscitation officer and resuscitation committee.

Debrief staff and relatives as necessary following all very stressful and distressing resuscitation attempts.

Participate in ensuring members of the cardiac arrest teams are fully conversant and competent in advanced resuscitation techniques. Attend when possible and on duty all resuscitation attempts, supporting, facilitating and debriefing the team and family as appropriate.

Maintain and develop clinical skills, credibility and expertise by working clinically in appropriate practice areas with due regard to service priorities and needs as negotiated with Lead Resuscitation Officer.

Is accountable for his or her practice and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his or her knowledge and professional competence.

Practices in accordance with NMC/HCPC code of professional conduct or equivalent regulatory bodies.

Participate in the duty resuscitation officer rota providing trust wide support in resuscitation issues and providing feedback of these to the resuscitation team.

Provide a expert support in the event of a major incident.

Attends the trust in the event of a major incident and performs actions as dictated by the relevant action card.

Participates as part of a MERIT team if needed as directed by Silver Commander at the time.

Educational responsibilities Participate in the development and delivery of innovative resuscitation training programmes for all levels of staff caring for patients, as delegated by the Lead Resuscitation Officer.

Deliver training in a variety of settings covering most clinical areas and environments as dictated by the development strategy, training needs and risk assessments.

Plan and co-ordinate the development and delivery of nationally accredited courses in resuscitation as delegated by the lead resuscitation officer.

Maintain own national instructor status by adherence to code of conduct, attendance at national instructor events and teaching on courses within the Trust, in other Trusts and educational institutions to maintain credibility and strengthen clinical networking.

Ensure all resuscitation training is based on the latest evidence base and adheres to European and Trust guidelines for resuscitation.

Participate in the development of the Trust cascade Trainers programme.

In conjunction with other clinicians and the lead resuscitation officer participate in the planning of resuscitation services within own trust areas.

Develop skills and experience in clinical simulation within the Whittington simulation centre and within clinical areas utilising high and medium fidelity Simulators and equipment.

Self Management Organise and plan own workload effectively. Act as an effective role model to colleagues and other members of staff.

Provide resuscitation committee and lead resuscitation officer with clear strategy for delivery of own projects and complete by designated deadlines.

Maintain own professional development and take every opportunity to further own clinical, educational and managerial level of competence utilising local resources and through clinical networks.

Contribute to the implementation of the Trusts Strategy.
To represent the resuscitation service locally and nationally as necessary. Keep accurate records of all training delivered in liaison with the Resuscitation Services Administrator.

To adhere to and assist with, the development and implementation of the mission statement and philosophy of the resuscitation service with regards to resuscitation.

Undertake duties required during a designated major incident as d