Job summary We are seeking a motivated individual with excellent leadership skills and a minimum of two years' critical care, acute care or A&E experience at band 6 or 7, to join our well-established and highly regarded Critical Care Outreach and Resuscitation Service (CCOARS). In collaboration with the Outreach Consultant, this practitioner-led service provides expert care to critically unwell and deteriorating patients, whilst supporting the ward teams and wider MDT. The team delivers a robust resuscitation training programme, contributing to audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across the Trust. As a CCOARS practitioner, you will be delivering patient care in a variety of clinical settings, assessing, developing and implementing a management plan, and treating patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. The role includes a strong educational element with the delivery of resuscitation training, tracheostomy, NIV and the ALERT course to all grades of Trust staff, therefore excellent teaching and assessment skills are required. You will also be expected to respond to Emergency calls as a specialist member of the Resuscitation team. Main duties of the job Provide specialist advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to critically ill patients/clients and relatives/carers, without supervision, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in line with local and national targets and guidelines. To undertake comprehensive physical and psychological patient assessment resulting in a clear plan of care for critically or acutely ill ward patients. To implement appropriate measures to enhance patient care and prevent further clinical deterioration and to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and to re-assess at appropriate intervals. Participate as a member of the cardiac arrest and medical emergency teams, acting as an effective role model and expert to all members of the Trusts staff. To facilitate appropriate resuscitation training according to the Trust's Resuscitation Policy. To provide specialist clinical support and guidance in all matters relating to Critical Care Outreach and Resuscitation. Ensure the audit process is adhered to in line with Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines and Trust policies. Identify record and report all clinical incidents according to the Trust policy. Willing to develop with the service providing a 24 hour, 7-day model for acutely unwell patients. About us At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 290-SCCS-1800 Job locations Imperial College Healthcare Trust 72 Du Cane Road London W12 0HS Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Person Specification Educational Essential Degree in Nursing / Health Related subject, or working towards this Professional clinical qualification in a Critical Care associated speciality or equivalent and appropriate experience in a critical or emergency care area RCUK ILS/ALS provider Desirable Leadership qualification or equivalent experience Post registration teaching and assessing qualification RCUK ILS/ALS Instructor/ Instructor candidate RCUK EPALS/APLS Provider or instructor Masters in Nursing/ Health Related subject, or working towards this Experience Essential Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes Evidence of continuing professional development Skills and knowledge Essential Structured teaching (lecturing) skills Person Specification Educational Essential Degree in Nursing / Health Related subject, or working towards this Professional clinical qualification in a Critical Care associated speciality or equivalent and appropriate experience in a critical or emergency care area RCUK ILS/ALS provider Desirable Leadership qualification or equivalent experience Post registration teaching and assessing qualification RCUK ILS/ALS Instructor/ Instructor candidate RCUK EPALS/APLS Provider or instructor Masters in Nursing/ Health Related subject, or working towards this Experience Essential Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes Evidence of continuing professional development Skills and knowledge Essential Structured teaching (lecturing) skills 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). Additional information 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 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Address Imperial College Healthcare Trust 72 Du Cane Road London W12 0HS Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)