Resuscitation Lead

at  The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

The Resuscitation Lead Adults (working with the Paediatric Lead) will be a visible leader and work with the External Resuscitation Service Provider and the Outreach Team to advocate for best practice in Resuscitation; using current evidence based knowledge to develop, implement and evaluate the Resuscitation provision, promoting excellence in patient care and facilitate multi-professional working.
The role of the department is to lead, coordinate and provide all resuscitation council accredited training for Adult Nursing for BLS and ILS. It aims to empower and enable others to challenge practice when Resuscitation standards are not met while also celebrating achievements and best practice in Resuscitation service. Additionally, the department actively promotes Resuscitation issues.
Located in leafy St John’s Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Uniquely, all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St John’s.

Am I the right person for this Resuscitation Lead role?

• Professional Registration with NMC or HCPC
• Teaching and Assessing Qualification
• Current ALS certificate and resuscitation council provider to provide ILS
• Excellent communication, presentation and teaching skills
• IT skills competent in the use of Microsoft office packages
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge and understanding of current resuscitation guidelines
• Innovating and motivated
• Ability to be an effective member of the multidisciplinary team
• A high level of communication skills within all disciplines

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS RESUSCITATION LEAD ROLE?

• To assist with the interpretation of Resuscitation Council National guidelines and policies for Resuscitation procedures.
• To ensure that policies remain current and in-line with national policies and guidelines.
• To assist with appropriate action in relation to and Department of Health communication relevant to Resuscitation.
• Use the HJE standard agenda and minutes templates for the meeting.
• Work with the Director of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement to produce terms of reference for the group, and review and update these annually
• Assist with the identification of the minimum requirements and choice of Resuscitation equipment for use in clinical areas.
• To ensure that training is delivered at the appropriate standard to all clinical staff and non-clinical patient facing staff.
• To undertake a programme of audit to ensure compliance with hospital and national policies, procedures and guidelines.
• To be aware of and comply with The NMC Code/HCPC standards and Hospital Policies.

WHY APPLY FOR THIS ROLE?

At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits;

When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive:

• Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
• 27 days annual leave
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
• Free newspaper and media subscriptions
• Local Business discounts
• Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
• Personal development and training courses
• Annual events and recognition awards
• Career progression and increments
• For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension

If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 1901

Am I the right person for this Resuscitation Lead role?

• Professional Registration with NMC or HCPC
• Teaching and Assessing Qualification
• Current ALS certificate and resuscitation council provider to provide ILS
• Excellent communication, presentation and teaching skills
• IT skills competent in the use of Microsoft office packages
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge and understanding of current resuscitation guidelines
• Innovating and motivated
• Ability to be an effective member of the multidisciplinary team
• A high level of communication skills within all discipline