Job summary
24 hours per week

Are you a Registered Nurse or Paramedic with a passion for education and improving patient safety? We are seeking a highly motivated Resuscitation Instructor to deliver high-quality Basic Life Support (BLS), Immediate Life Support (ILS) and First Aid training to a wide range of multidisciplinary staff across the Trust.

This is a primarily non-clinical role requiring excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills, with the confidence to work independently and deliver training to a high standard.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual who can work autonomously while also being an enthusiastic team player, collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary colleagues to support high-quality resuscitation training and patient care across the Trust.

Alongside education delivery, you will support resuscitation audits, provide specialist advice on emergency response practices, equipment and procedures, and contribute to the implementation of national recommendations and Trust policies.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence practice, develop staff competence and play a key role in enhancing patient outcomes and safety across the organisation.

The use of a vehicle to undertake any necessary travel in connection with the duties of the post is essential.

If you would like more information or an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Deborah Burton 07392314910 or Deborah.burton@swyt.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality resuscitation and first aid education to multidisciplinary staff, supporting the development of knowledge, skills and confidence in managing emergency situations.

The successful candidate will be a proactive and adaptable team player, building positive working relationships with colleagues across the Trust to support the delivery of effective training, promote best practice and enhance staff development and patient safety.

The post holder will contribute to the review and audit of resuscitation practices and equipment, provide specialist advice and support relating to emergency response procedures, and champion best practice across the Trust.

The role requires excellent communication, organisational and presentation skills, together with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team committed to improving patient safety and staff development.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will develop and deliver in hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED skills training of multidisciplinary Trust staff in the emergency medical management of acutely ill adult patients.

The post holder will often work unsupervised delivering high level training to identified staff.

The post holder will assist with auditing of cardiac arrest procedures; including equipment within clinical areas.

The post holder will deliver First Aid and assist Immediate Life Support courses.

The post holder will provide clinical advice and support in relation to resuscitation and onsite emergency responses team training, techniques, guidelines, procuedures and equipment within the trust.

The post holder will support the implementation of policies, procuedures and national recommendations within the Trust.

KEY RESULT AREAS:
TRAINING AND EDUCATION:

• The Resuscitation Officer will deliver in hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED training across the Trust
• Ensure that the resuscitation courses meet the criteria set by the Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and the Core Skills Training Framework
• Undertake course registration of candidates on arrival and be responsible for time keeping throughout the course
• The Resuscitation Officer will implement equipment changes required for the cardiac arrest trolleys and bags
• Work flexibly to enhance training capabilities and deliver sessions in a variety of formal and informal settings, to all grades of staff across Trust sites
• Implement and evaluate training, ensuring learners progress and level of competence can be assessed
• Support the Resuscitation Lead to identify specific resuscitation training requirements by providing and co-ordinating comprehensive, appropriate and effective resuscitation training for all levels of staff throughout the Trust
• Provide mandatory training, including Level 2 and Level 3 Resuscitation Training to relevant staff. Training will include the operating and use of resuscitation equipment specific to role.
• As required, provide First Aid Training to identified staff within the Trust
• Provide training to staff to recognise and assess the physically deteriorating patient
• Impart knowledge and advice to groups in the classroom/workplace environments through teaching and presentation skills, using presentational aids and MS Teams if required
• Have a high level of interpersonal communication skills, which at times will involve highly complex, sensitive or contentious information at ward/department and individual level
• Manage cleaning, maintenance and storage of resuscitation training equipment, ensuring the equipment is checked and available for use
• Ensure that accurate training records are maintained
• Ensure safe practice is maintained and promoted during training sessions
• It is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure familiarity with all training equipment
• Work to support and promote educational innovation across the Trust

PROFESSIONAL:

• Report any adverse incidents via the online incident reporting system. Participate in investigation of any incidents reported to the Resuscitation Service and report to the Resuscitation Lead as appropriate.
• Accountable for their practice, taking every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence
• Ensure that storage areas are kept tidy and appropriately stocked
• Promote safe and effective practice relating to resuscitation provision
• Ensure that staff are aware of emergency procedures, levels of expectations and equipment available, through teaching and education
• Practice within professional and regulatory bodies (e.g. Nursing Midwifery Council, Allied Health Professionals Council) code of conduct, statutory guidelines and Trust policies
• Maintain a personal awareness of research
• In conjunction with other team members, participate in critical incident debriefs and investigations when required
• Produce information, written or verbal, formally and informally
• Effectively manage self, deploying resources in a manner consistent with the work load, taking appropriate action to optimise efficiency
• Take reasonable care of own Health and Safety and that of others who may be affected by acts or omissions, and comply with Trust Health and Safety requirements
• Act as an effective role model and promote effective, productive working relationships across the multi professional team and facilitate effective communication to a consistently high standard, promoting team work at all times
• Provide clinical advice and information relating to resuscitation
• Support the Resuscitation Audit Program, this will include data collection, analysis and reporting
• Participate in local current research projects concerning resuscitation; including data collection and maintenance / provision of equipment
• Contribute to service improvement which may involve suggestions received from staff that should be promptly referred to the Lead Resuscitation Officer.
• Assist in the implementation of resuscitation policy along with other policies and procedures to meet the resuscitation needs of the Trust in accordance with Trust policy/Trust Resuscitation Business/Governance Group
• Keep updated with resuscitation guidelines
• Maintain own personal development by taking an active part in learning opportunities and also keep an up to date record of own development review process;ensuring own registration status is maintained to current standards and requirements
• Act in ways that support equality and value diversity, spiritual beliefs, treating everyone (patients/clients/colleagues) with dignity and respect and recognising and reporting behaviour that undermines equality and diversity

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Ensure that confidentiality is maintained in all aspects and levels of communication especially pertaining to patients, carers and staff
• The multi-disciplinary workforce (including Clinicians, Nurses and Allied Health Professions and non-qualified staff) through training groups, one to one consultation, telephone conversations, e-mail and in writing
• Attend (where possible) and follow up Resuscitation events within the Trust offering guidance, support and feedback
• Attend conferences / meetings both locally and nationally with regard to related topics
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current guidelines
• Be responsible for managing own workload and time to meet the requirements of the organisation, taking particular care when working alone

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
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Person Specification
Training
Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months.

Experience
Essential

• Significant post registration clinical experience including medical emergencies and cardiac arrests.
• Experience and specialist knowledge of resuscitation techniques.
• Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues.
• Relevant clinical and teaching / mentoring experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, having confidence to teach a multidisciplinary workforce within the organisation.

Desirable

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post.
• Clinical audit.

Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential

• Insight into current issues in resuscitation and awareness of current issues in the NHS regarding resuscitation practice and education.
• Knowledge of resuscitation policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Able to motivate, support and encourage multi-disciplinary staff in diverse educational settings, being able to adapt teaching style in accordance with audience.
• Standards of professional practice.
• Knowledge of the use of clinical resuscitation equipment.
• Knowledge of learning and development process such as competencies and skills assessments.
• Ability to critically appraise research.
• Knowledge of local and national guidelines / standards related to resuscitation.
• Knowledge of the reporting and monitoring requirements for compliance with local and national guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good IT and Numeracy skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Good teaching skills.
• Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff.
• Ability to manage time & prioritise own workload effectively.

Desirable

• Research and audit.

Physical Attributes
Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Have a flexible approach to working patterns, and work on own initiative, whilst demonstrating good time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with and without supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to deal with highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations requiring mental and physical effort.
• Proven ability to facilitate and support staff.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Health Professional with current registration e.g. NMC or Paramedic.
• Educated to degree level or can demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Teaching qualification such as PTTLS CertED or working towards.
• Resuscitation Council (UK) ALS/ILS Instructor or willingness to complete.

Desirable

• Experience of training in a community, learning disability, social care and mental health Trust would be advantageous.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).