Job summary This is an exciting development opportunity to join the team in the Resuscitation Service on a 12 month fixed-term/secondment. The post holder will support the Lead Resuscitation Practitioners in the organisation and delivery of resuscitation training and strategy. Main duties of the job This role has both clinical and educational elements, including the facilitation of adult resuscitation training to all staffing groups (including nursing, medical staff and allied health care professionals), and responding to medical assistance and cardiac arrest calls. There may also be opportunity to support the Paediatric Resuscitation Practitioner to deliver paediatric resuscitation training. The role requires the post holder to work autonomously and flexibly to ensure that all resuscitation training is delivered to meet the needs of the service and optimise compliance. The post holder will be required to participate in undertaking audits such as compliance with daily checking and stocking of cardiac arrest trolleys and will be involved in research where relevant. The post holder will be responsible for the organisation, set up and maintenance of resuscitation equipment used in the delivery of training. In addition they will provide and maintain an efficient and effective service which meets departmental, trust and national standards, policies and procedures. About us University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 218-NM-B6-6922587 Job locations UHCW NHS Trust Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX Job description Job responsibilities 1. Act professionally, maintaining accountability for own actions in accordance with the relevant codes/scope of Professional Conduct. Contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times. 2. Maintain an identifiable clinical presence and undertake relevant clinical activities to maintain own clinical competency. 3. Ensure that evidence-based practice is developed and implemented to improve patient care. 4. Manage and prioritise standard workload, escalating any issues to the Lead Resuscitation Practitioners when required. 5. Respond to adult cardiac arrests/medical emergencies which may involve activities such as performance of cardiac chest compressions. 6. Support staff during difficult situations during training and/or the clinical environment. Escalate issues when appropriate and use clinical incident reporting as appropriate. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities 1. Act professionally, maintaining accountability for own actions in accordance with the relevant codes/scope of Professional Conduct. Contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times. 2. Maintain an identifiable clinical presence and undertake relevant clinical activities to maintain own clinical competency. 3. Ensure that evidence-based practice is developed and implemented to improve patient care. 4. Manage and prioritise standard workload, escalating any issues to the Lead Resuscitation Practitioners when required. 5. Respond to adult cardiac arrests/medical emergencies which may involve activities such as performance of cardiac chest compressions. 6. Support staff during difficult situations during training and/or the clinical environment. Escalate issues when appropriate and use clinical incident reporting as appropriate. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. 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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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Address UHCW NHS Trust Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)