About this role
Job summary
The post holder will serve as a key member of the Resuscitation Service, providing Resuscitation training and will be a knowledge expert on resuscitation and the management of deterioration.
The post holder will support the education, professional development and education and training needs of staff concerning resuscitation and management of deterioration of clinical staff across Hampshire and IOW NHSFT, and where appropriate, external organisations/Families.
They will work closely with the senior Divisional Resuscitation Officers/Educators providing:
BLS
ILS (Adult & Paediatric)
DILS
In Service Simulation
Debrief support
Family Training related to BLS
Specialised advice and support to the organisation related to the management of deterioration and resuscitation
Main duties of the job
Managed by a Senior Divisional Resuscitation Officer/ Educator, the postholder will have responsibility for:
*In conjunction with the Senior Resuscitation Officer/ Educator, designs, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates identified training programmes related to resuscitation to ensure a consistent approach is achieved and that continuous improvements take place in line with changes in research and national guidelines.
*Contribute to the content and design of the management of deterioration training delivered by the clinical training team (Physical Health)
*Contributes to the design and delivery of in-service simulation training
* Act as a specialised resource for services on resuscitation and management of deterioration.
* Assist in the development and implementation of relevant educational resources that are evidence-based on the development hub.
* Maintain own competence, confidence and expertise related to the area of speciality (Resuscitation and the Management of Deterioration) through Continuing professional development.
* Act as a positive role model when training and within the clinical environment.
*Maintain in date certification of the Resuscitation Council (UK) Advanced Life Support Course.
*Work within the Resuscitation Council UK most up to date Quality and Standards and Resuscitation Guidelines
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
Job description Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
*Registered Health Care Professional -- Registered with NMC or HCPC *Educated to degree level or equivalent experience *Evidence of recent and ongoing personal development *Must be willing to complete a teaching qualification such as the Award in Education and Training *In date ALS certificate or willing to achieve if not already obtained/in date *In date PLS Certificate or willing to achieve if not already obtained/in date *The post holder must be able to travel independently across the geographical area as required to fulfil the duties of the role. This may include having access to a vehicle and a valid UK driving licence, or suitable alternative arrangements to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
Resuscitation Council UK Advanced Life Support Instructor Resuscitation Council UK Paediatric Life Support Instructor
Experience Essential
* Experience in working in acute/critical care environment, assessing and implementing interventions equivalent to a post-graduate level. * Sound specialist clinical knowledge of management of resuscitation and deterioration underpinned by evidence of theoretical understanding. * Understanding of education and learning process such as competencies, skills assessments, and evaluations. * Experience of delivering training to groups and teaching to a multidisciplinary workforce. * Evidence of effective communication skills * Evidence of effective interpersonal skills * Good organisational skills * Ability to communicate and cultivate relationships with all levels of staff and build relationships with key stakeholders * Advanced IT skills, ensuring processes and governance are followed * Sound understanding of risk assessment and delegation principles. * Experience of mentoring and/ or training other healthcare professionals * Ability to prioritise workload and efficiently manage own time. * Flexible and adaptable to changing and evolving service needs * A positive attitude to teaching and customer care * Must be able to meet the physical demands of this training role * Able to take direction, instruction and guidance * Access to own transport, willingness to travel across HIOW Trust
Desirable
Research and audit experience Ability to critically appraise research Experience in management of paediatric emergencies
Additional Criteria Essential
* Patient and Person Centred * The ability and confidence to be able to present to a group * To be able to support learners with theory and practical skills * To be able to maintain confidence and competence in a clinical setting * Excellent verbal, written and numeracy skills * Sensitive and honest, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and learners. * Value Achievement * Able to forge professional relationships * Well presented, confident, respectful, empathetic, self-reliant, aware of personal boundaries, resourceful, imaginative, enthusiastic, adaptable, affable, empathic. * be able to demonstrate evidence of teamwork * Honest and trustworthy * Ability to recognise own stress and manage it effectively * Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team * To have a positive and non-judgmental attitude * To have a positive attitude towards learning and development. * Good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks * Flexible and adaptable to changing and evolving service needs * Excellent team player with a willingness to be flexible and be part of the team * Must be able to travel independently to venues to deliver training across HIOW
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 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Moorgreen Hospital
Botley Road, West End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 3JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)