Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Our services
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has around 1.2 million patient contacts a year. We provide healthcare to the people of Swindon and the surrounding areas, offering the latest treatments and care in hospital, in the local community and in people's own homes.
Our large and modern hospital has around 480 beds, numerous outpatient clinics, CT and MRI scanners, maternity services, an Intensive Care Unit, an Urgent Care Centre and a 24/7 Emergency Department.
Our people
We have a team of 4,500 highly skilled, dedicated and compassionate staff working in the Great Western Hospital and within community healthcare facilities and people's homes across Swindon.
Resuscitation Officer (Development Opportunity) - 37.5 Hours per week
The Resuscitation Department at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a full time (1 WTE) Resuscitation Officer. The successful applicant will be a UK registered nurse or suitably qualified allied healthcare professional with recent experience of working in an acute care environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician to develop further knowledge, skills and experience in teaching and resuscitation practice. Applicants will be considered for a development opportunity from Band 5 to Band 6 subject to experience and achievement of pre-requisite competencies.
Responsibilities:
* Assist in the planning, development, delivery, evaluation and recording of all training provided by the Resuscitation Services Team and assess levels of competence during and following teaching.
* Help with income generation by providing training, where appropriate, for external customers.
* Deliver training and offer support to relatives and carers of at risk patients.
* Provide professional advice and support in relation to any aspect of resuscitation training, practice and procedures.
* Be an active member of the Trust's Resuscitation Committee.
* Participate in quality improvement projects relating to acute illness management and the deteriorating patient.
* Collect and collate data for Trust-wide and national audits relating to resuscitation.
* Attend adult, paediatric and newborn medical emergency calls.
* Provide appropriate advice and support during and after resuscitation to staff and/or witnesses involved.
* Assist in developing Trust policies and competencies in all relevant resuscitation procedures.
* Ensure a high standard of professional practice is maintained and maintain clinical competencies by completing continuing professional development (CPD) hours in an acute clinical area.
Minimum Requirements:
* UK Registered Nurse (Part 1) or UK registered Allied Healthcare Professional.
* RC (UK) advanced or intermediate level resuscitation course provider certificate (i.e. ILS, PILS, ALS, EPALS, NLS).
* Significant and recent experience of working in a relevant acute clinical area.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Degree or relevant post registration qualification.
* Post registration certificate in teaching & assessing.
* RC(UK) Instructor status (i.e. ILS, PILS, ALS, EPALS, NLS).
Contact:
For more information or to arrange an informal discussion to learn more about our opportunities and the service we provide then please contact Cara Gurney, Resuscitation Officer on 01793 604535. #J-18808-Ljbffr