Band 4 PARRT Course Coordinator

Work as part of the Patient at Risk and Resuscitation team to ensure that all administrative functions for the team are carried out and administrate for the internally ran courses by PARRT and courses led by PARRT for the Resuscitation Council and the Advanced Life Support Group. The Patient At Risk and Resuscitation Service course administrator is responsible for, co-ordinating and administrating all courses for the provision of education and training for health care professionals related to patients who are actually or potentially acutely unwell and resuscitation courses such as Advanced Life Support, Immediate Life Support, Neonatal Life Support and Paediatric Life Support courses. The post holder will co-ordinate pre course, during and post course administration. The post holder will work within the team to assist with in house courses and promotion of the service. The post holder will assist with audit data input and reports related to the Team., 1.1 General administrative duties related to PARRT for the department such as filing of all correspondence, photocopying and distribution of mail - identify and action any correspondence suitable for own response - produce relevant correspondence.
1.2 Order clinical equipment and teaching materials on request of teams and monitor and receipt delivery of orders. Deal with any issues surrounding these.
1.3 Support the team in answering telephone calls and dealing with administration enquires specific to PARRT or directing the call to the appropriate staff member
1.4 Submit course recharges across site monthly to finance department
1.5 Liaise with course directors re the administration duties to run all RCUK and ALSG courses and carry out any financial responsibilities associated with these.
1.6 Deal with concerns/complaints as appropriate, immediately escalating where necessary to the appropriate manager for prompt action.
1.7 Manage diary functions, organise and prepare meetings and paperwork for PARRT.
1.8 Input data into course databases, and ensure records of training maintained
1.9 This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However the duties of the post may change and develop over time and may therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder.
., This involves working closely with all key members of PARRT, Doctors that lead Resuscitation Council courses, Clinical Practice Educators, Education departments, PECOS and finance departments across site.
Key contacts include:
- Lead Nurse PARRT, RF
- Nurse Consultant, critical care/PARRT
- Course Directors, ILS, ALS, NLS, PLS, APLS and any other accredited resuscitation courses
- Both PARRT CNS teams
- Consultants
- Medical, nursing and therapy teams
- Ward administrators and nursing teams
- Finance Departments
- Supplies department and PECOS administrators
Other external agencies (e.g.ALSG, RCUK.), 1.1 Communicate professionally and sensitively both verbally and in writing in line with the Trust's World Class Care Values
1.2 Attend mandatory training required for administrative staff as outlined in the Trust Mandatory Training Framework and any training where updating of skills/knowledge is required.
1.3 Be proficient in the use of all electronic systems in relation to patient data and undertake training as required if new technology/electronic systems are introduced, to ensure competencies are maintained and efficiencies of the administrative processes maximised.
1.4 Participate in yearly staff appraisal, identifying professional development objectives and learning requirements.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Infection Control
Infection control is everyone's responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trust's Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures and the Health Act (2006) Code of Practice for the prevention and control healthcare associated infections and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the risk of Healthcare Associated infections.
It is the duty of every member of staff to take personal responsibility for the prevention and control of infection, as laid down in the Trust's policies and procedures which reflect the statutory requirements of the Hygiene Code.
· To work in close collaboration with the Infection Control Team.
· To ensure that monitoring of clinical practice is undertaken at the agreed frequency.
· To ensure that the ward environments are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards; ensuring that shortfalls are rectified or escalate as necessary.
· To ensure that all relevant monitoring data and issues are provided to the Directorate's Governance structures.
· To ensure that all staff are released to attend infection control-related educational sessions and staff with specialist roles, e.g. link practitioners, are released to undertake their duties.
Health and Safety at Work
The post holder is required to:
· Take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and other persons who may be affected by their actions or omissions at work.
· Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.
Confidentiality & Data Protection
The post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and maintain confidentiality of staff, patients and Trust business.
If you are required to process information, you should do so in a fair and lawful way, ensuring accuracy is maintained. You should hold information only for the specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such a purpose.
You should disclose information only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Breaches of confidentiality in relation to information will result in disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Employees are expected to comply with all Trust policies and procedures and to work in accordance of the Data Protection Act 1998. For those posts where there is management or supervision of other staff it is the responsibility of that employee to ensure that their staff receive appropriate training (e.g. HISS induction, organising refresher sessions for staff when necessary.)
Conflict of Interest
The Trust is responsible for ensuring that the services for patients in its care meet the highest standards. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position, to gain or benefit themselves, their family or friends.
Equality and Diversity
The Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job-related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual's ability to meet the requirements for the job.
You are responsible for ensuring that the Trust's policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services.
Vulnerable Groups
· To carry out responsibilities in such a away as to minimise risk of harm to children, young people and vulnerable adults and to promote their welfare in accordance with the Children Act 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children (2006) and No Secrets guidance (DH 2000).
· To demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to the trust's child protection policies.
Smoke Free
The Trust implements a Smoke Free policy that applies to all staff. Staff are not allowed to smoke while wearing a recognisable Trust uniform or visible trust identification badge, and not allowed to smoke anywhere on hospital grounds. Staff are not allowed to take additional breaks in order to smoke. They may smoke during designated breaks but only out of uniform and off site. Staff contravening this policy may be subject to disciplinary procedures.
Standards of dress
All staff are expected to abide by the Trust's guidance on standards of dress.
This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However the duties of the post may change and develop over time and may therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder.
Royal Free World Class Values
The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel, + Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
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