About this role
Job summary
This role act as the operational and professional clinical lead, overseeing the delivery of Resuscitation Services across the organisation. It is fundamental in supporting the health board to meet its strategic objectives of developing a competent and effective clinical workforce, with the right levels of skills to meet current and future service requirements in relation to the deteriorating patient and resuscitation.
Main duties of the job
Providing high- level professional oversight for Resuscitation Services in all PTHB services areas, providing assurance to the Medical Director and Board that the delivery arrangements meet the quality standards of the Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK). Provide expert specialist clinical and professional advice on matters including policy development, training, clinical governance, equipment and incident analysis. Manage the delivery of Resuscitation Training, including the internal Basic Life Support (BLS) offer, ensuring that it is evidence-based and meets the needs of PTHB clinicians. Further, the role will lead and contribute to the development and delivery of relevant clinical skills training specifically around the care of the deteriorating patient, NEWS and sepsis. Ensuring that robust governance arrangements are in place to assure the organisation that services are managing resuscitation equipment effectively.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to Master level or equivalent relevant senior level experience NMC/HCPC/GMC Registered healthcare professional Recognised teaching qualification e.g. Level 3 Award in Education Resuscitation Council (UK) ALS Provider Resuscitation Council (UK) ILS Instructor or willingness to complete course within 3 months of appointment Knowledge of legal and ethical aspects of health care Understand research and audit methods Evidence of ongoing relevant CPD Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies
Desirable
PGCE/Cert Ed Advanced life support (ALS) instructor Coaching/mentoring qualification
Experience Essential
Extensive post registration experience in use of a wide range of relevant clinical skills and medical devices Delivering BLS/ILS training Delivering formal teaching, training or education to a variety of audiences and professional groups Leading, or contributing to clinical audit, service evaluation or governance activity Managing clinical incidents, debrief of complex situations relating to resuscitation Understanding of Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and requirements Working autonomously Working with multidisciplinary teams, senior clinicians and managers
Desirable
PGCE/Cert Ed Experience of working in a Resuscitation service or critical care setting
Skills & Attributes Essential
Work under pressure and to tight timescales Work within a team effectively IT experience of frequently used Microsoft applications and tools including PowerPoint, MS Teams, Outlook, spreadsheet tools Organised and systematic Good analytical skills Excellent judgement skills
Desirable
Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other Essential
Ability to travel within geographical area (Powys wide) Able to work hours flexibly to meet needs of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Powys Teaching Health Board
Address TBC
Love Lane
TBC
LD3 0LU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)