About this role
Job summary
This is a dynamic post supporting the Resuscitation Team in implementing and maintaining a robust resuscitation service; to include simulation, education and audit strategies across the Trust. The post holder must ensure the delivery of evidenced based education to support patient safety and care within the clinical teams. S/he will contribute to the improvement of standards of care through the development of all staff groups. S/he will ensure that the workforce is fit for purpose in terms of their roles and that individual/role competencies are reviewed to provide a safe, high quality and efficient service.
As directed by the Resuscitation Lead s/he may lead in the delivery of mandatory training and continuing professional development. S/he will contribute to the overall Trust education strategies including being part of the development of a more robust point-of-care simulation programme.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver and develop resuscitation, simulation, and clinical skills training to ensure staff maintain the knowledge and competence required for safe patient care.
- Provide specialist advice on resuscitation practice, support implementation of national guidelines, and contribute to improving standards of care across the Trust.
- Audit, monitor, and evaluate resuscitation services, equipment, and training programmes, using findings to drive service improvement and patient safety.
- Support the management, maintenance, and readiness of resuscitation and simulation equipment throughout the Trust.
- Contribute to clinical governance activities, including risk assessments, incident investigations, policy development, reporting, and quality assurance of education programmes.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Relevant professional healthcare qualification (RN, Paramedic, ODP etc)
- Relevant post Registration qualification (eg A&E, ITU, CCU, Theatre, Acute Medicine) at diploma/degree level, or working towards.
- Advanced Life Support Provider or evidence of Advanced life support knowledge and experience in clinical practice
- Recognised Teaching Certificate (Cert Ed or equivalent)
- Advanced Life Support Instructor (Adult or Paediatric) NLS or ALERT/AIM or equivalent course instructor
Desirable
- Generic Instructor Course Instructor
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience in an acute environment (A&E, ITU, CCU, Theatre, Paramedic)
- Previous management experience in a clinical environment or as a specialist practitioner
- Specialist knowledge, clinical experience and skills in the different areas of Resuscitation
- Evidence of teaching and facilitation of group learning
- Previous experience as a Resuscitation or Clinical Skills or Simulation Trainer/Practitioner
- Specialist knowledge and practical experience in the field of Resuscitation Services.
- Sound and up-to-date clinical skills to advanced level
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.
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
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Helston Community Hospital
Meneage Road
Helston
TR13 8DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)