Resuscitation Training Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Resuscitation Officer of a busy Resuscitation Department in the largest paediatric hospital in the UK., + Assist in the planning, organisation and implementation of a resuscitation training programme for all members of the multidisciplinary team throughout the Trust according to their expected degree of competence in
+ Ensure that all training is carried out in a standardised way in accordance with current evidence-based international and national resuscitation guidelines to ensure the provision of high quality patient care, using agreed teaching methods during training
+ Assess clinical skills and provide remedial training and support for those who fail to meet the required standard. Will inform the head of resuscitation services of any concerns with individual staff member's
+ Ensure staff are aware of the Trust resuscitation policies and their application to practice.
+ Assist in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the resuscitation training programme in response to organisational and service
+ Promote attendance at the Trust's mandatory resuscitation training
+ Assist in the dissemination of changes in evidence-based practice relating to resuscitation care in accordance with the Resuscitation Council (UK) and Advanced Life Support Group
+ Actively participate in the planning, coordinating and all administrative work associated with the provision of current and future externally accredited resuscitation courses e.g. Advanced Paediatric Life Support
+ Assist the head of resuscitation services in the provision of resuscitation training to other external agencies, + Assist in the planning, organisation and implementation of a resuscitation training programme for all members of the multidisciplinary team throughout the Trust according to their expected degree of competence in
+ Ensure that all training is carried out in a standardised way in accordance with current evidence-based international and national resuscitation guidelines to ensure the provision of high quality patient care, using agreed teaching methods during training
+ Ensure all newly appointed medical and nursing staff and other personnel as agreed, who are likely to be on the cardiac arrest team(s), are offered training in advanced resuscitation methods, including the operation of relevant equipment
e.g. defibrillators.
+ Assess clinical skills and provide remedial training and support for those who fail to meet the required standard. Will inform the head of resuscitation services of any concerns with individual staff member's
+ Ensure staff are aware of the Trust resuscitation policies and their application to practice.
+ Assist in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the resuscitation training programme in response to organisational and service
+ Promote attendance at the Trust's mandatory resuscitation training
+ Assist in the dissemination of changes in evidence-based practice relating to resuscitation care in accordance with the Resuscitation Council (UK) and Advanced Life Support Group
+ Actively participate in the planning, co-ordinating and all administrative work associated with the provision of current and future externally accredited resuscitation courses e.g. Advanced Paediatric Life Support
+ When adequately trained, be prepared to direct / co-ordinate externally accredited
+ Assist the head of resuscitation services in the provision of resuscitation training to other external agencies
We reserve the right to close vacancies without notice when we have received a sufficient number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will contact you using this regarding your application. All candidates will be notified via email whether or not they have been shortlisted.
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to creating a well-managed, flexible working environment that supports staff and promotes their welfare and development. We actively promote equality and diversity and operate a Zero Tolerance policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.
Please declare within the supporting information if artificial intelligence (AI) has been used in your application.

The post holder will have experience clinical management of critically ill children and adults, with knowledge of current national resuscitation guidance and a passion for teaching the subject. Interested applicants should contact Head of Resuscitation , Sarah Barton - [email protected]

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care and has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients' homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Sunflower House building newly relocated, and opened on the hospital site.

We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We're also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At Alder Hey we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
+ Great flexible working opportunities
+ Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme
+ Generous annual leave and pension scheme
+ Extensive staff health and well-being programmes, Our values:
We pride ourselves on the quality of our care, going the extra mile to make Alder hey a safe and special place for children and their families.
We are committed to continually improving for the benefit of our patients.
We are open and honest and engage everyone we meet with a smile.
We show that we value every individual for who they are and their contribution.
We work across the Alder Hey community in teams that are built on friendship, dedication, care and reassurance