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Resuscitation officer

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

Resuscitation officer

£42618

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST, Walton, Aylesbury Vale

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: fded43e9370d482a9cea8a0de3fd4d36

Full Job Description

  • The post holder is required to, along with members of the team, deliver a comprehensive Resuscitation Service across the Trust at the direction of the Resuscitation Lead.

  • This will include the development, delivery and evaluation of a resuscitation curriculum according to policy and protocols.

  • Assist in delivering an appropriate & comprehensive educational programme relating to resuscitation to all members of Trust staff.

  • Advise & participate in resuscitation practice & work in commissioning of resuscitation equipment.

  • Will assist with advice to all areas of the Trust concerning resuscitation related directives, national initiatives & changes in protocol.

  • Expected to have clinical experience in the field of emergency care, & be able to demonstrate continuing professional development in a range of resuscitation specialties.

  • Post is Trust wide covering two acute sites & community areas, Professional Responsibilities:

  • Fully participate in maintaining a well co-coordinated resuscitation service at Stoke Mandeville, Wycombe hospitals and Community settings within the structure of the Resuscitation Service.

  • Ensure compliance and implementation of Trust policies and procedures relating to resuscitation.

  • Contribute to the training in resuscitation for all grades of staff. Facilitate training to establish the recognised levels of competence required by external organisations e.g. Resuscitation Council UK.

  • Provide advice to all staff on issues relating to adult and paediatric resuscitation, cardiac arrest prevention and recognition of the sick patient.

  • Undertake risk assessment activities as directed by the Resuscitation Lead or Senior Resuscitation Officer throughout the Trust and report findings.

  • Represent the Resuscitation Service as requested by the Resuscitation Lead.

  • work with colleagues promoting good working relationships encouraging teamwork, motivation, innovation and high standards of clinical practice., If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

    • If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
    PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
    COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
    If you are successful at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document.
    Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before to the closing date.
    Contacting you: We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly.
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    Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.
    Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed.
    Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

    Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
    We care for over half a million patients every year:
    + provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
    + nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
    + regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
    + deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients' own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
    More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
    We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
    If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone .
    We pride ourselves in being a great place to work - and invite you to join our BHT family.

    Working for our organisation
    Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
    What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
    + As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
    + We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
    + We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
    Why work for us?
    + We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
    + As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
    + Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
    + A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
    What do we stand for?
    + Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
    + Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
    + Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.