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

Description

Job overview

Resuscitation Officer in a team of 4 resuscitation officers providing clinical and education support across all speciatities in acute and community settings.

In conjunction with the lead resuscitation officer, and the resuscitation committee the Resuscitation Officer will develop aspects of the resuscitation service supporting the Lead Resuscitation Officer to provide a comprehensive service to the Trust.

To lead and participate in delivering training programs in resuscitation practices to clinical
practitioners in conjunction with the lead resuscitation officer.
To be a clinical member of the resuscitation team and whilst attending clinical emergency calls
across the Trust, providing expertise to the team and where necessary lead the team to
ensure the best evidenced based care and outcome to the patient

Main duties of the job

Resuscitation Officer – Band 7 Permanent Position

Whittington Health is expanding its resuscitation service and now has an opportunity for a dynamic and clinically focused individual to join a busy and highly respected resuscitation service at Whittington Health (acute hospital and community).

We provide a comprehensive clinically focussed resuscitation service providing support and leadership at all category of emergency calls across all specialities.

We deliver the highest standard of training and care working as part of deteriorating patient pathways programme to reduce in-hospital mortality.

The post holder will participate in the delivery of a mixture of training programmes from basic to advanced life support across all specialties, this includes assisting in the delivery of clinical simulation programmes to nurses, doctors and allied health professionals.

Attend the Trust resuscitation committee to provide professional advice on resuscitation attempts, policy development, training, clinical governance issues and resuscitation techniques and equipment.
To maintain and develop links internally, within clinical networks and nationally which, enhance the delivery of resuscitation practice.

An Informal visit is strongly recommended.

Working for our organisation

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we . We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Relationships:

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 policy's 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 Trust's 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 detailed on the appropriate action card in the hospital or at the scene.

Have a flexible approach to working patterns and be willing to work outside normal hours as required including weekends, early mornings, and late nights and nights depending upon contingencies of the service and Trust needs..

Human Resource Management

Participate in the induction of newly appointed resuscitation officers.

Safeguard the health, safety and welfare of staff, patients, clients and visitors in line with local policy and statutory obligations.

Initiate preliminary corrective action in accordance with Trust policies and guidelines where necessary to maintain safety of patients and staff reporting such actions to the on call manager.

Financial resource management

Ensure resources are utilised effectively and efficiently. Assists with the ordering and availability of supplies/ resources within budget and keeps accurate records of stock.

Exercise a cost effective approach to patient care.

Ability to analyse and monitor activity and financial information and provide such details to the Lead Resuscitation Officer as necessary in relation to resuscitation.

Anticipates and identifies staff shortages and arranges replacement cover as necessary in conjunction with the lead resuscitation officer.

Communication

Maintain, build and strengthen communication between key stakeholders , resuscitation and emergency departments and relevant national bodies for resuscitation.

Communicate effectively with all members of staff at all levels using negotiation and motivational techniques to encourage learning and education and to ensure adoption of evidence based practice and facilitate the delivery of high quality care.

Communicate empathetically skilfully utilising counselling skills to debrief staff and relatives following distressing resuscitation situations.

Clinical Governance, audit and research

To adhere to the Trust strategy relating to clinical governance

To act as Trust expert, to ensure trust wide review, audit and standardisation of resuscitation equipment for patients in conjunction with Lead Resuscitation Officer and the Resuscitation Committee ensuring cost effective use of resources.

Undertake investigation into resuscitation related adverse incidents reporting to the Trust Resuscitation Committee and Clinical Risk Managers.

Ensure regular audit and equipment checking systems are in place in accordance with Trust policy.

Maintain databases for audit of clinical resuscitation attempts, DNAR and trauma.

Provide accurate records and evidence for Trust assessments and strategy development in collaboration with the Lead Resuscitation Officer.

Identify areas of resuscitation research and actively participate in such studies. Act as a resource to key investigators as necessary.

Advise Resuscitation committee and practitioners on adoption of research findings in resuscitation techniques and therapies.

Participate in production of reports, policies and risk assessments in resuscitation for the Resuscitation Committee and Trust's clinical boards in conjunction with the Lead Resuscitation Officer and clinical risk managers as necessary.

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SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS

To comply with the Trust's Safeguarding Children and Adults policies , procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults This will require you to:

Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.