Resuscitation Officer

at  The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Due to a recent promotion within the team we are now able to recruit into a permanent Band 6 role, however if the right candidate applies and does not meet all of the criteria there will be the opportunity to start as a training post under Annex 21, 1 Year 75% Top of Band 6 and work towards progressing to the Band 6 level. The Band 6 position will be available for those who already have an instructor qualification for ILS/PILS/ALS/EPALS/APLS, however for the Band 6 (Annex 21) pathway the successful applicant will be required to complete ILS, PILS, and ILSi courses within 3 months of starting, candidates must also be prepared to work towards gaining their ALS and EPASL/APLS qualifications within a 12 month period. Full support and funding for additional training will be given to the successful applicant. If you require any further information please dont hesitate to get in touch As a member of the Education and Workforce Development team provide high quality, responsive education and development activity which support achievement of organisational objectives and the Trust agenda.
To provide resuscitation training and education within the guidelines of the Trust, the Resuscitation Council (UK) and the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation. To provide resuscitation training which reflects current evidence and policy based practice under the direction of the Senior Resuscitation Officer. To provide clinical and technical support and advice as an active member of the cardiac arrest team. Will lead on specified, agreed training programmes.
Will be responsible for maintaining accurate resuscitation training records. Contribute to the development of specialised programmes relating to resuscitation and the deteriorating patient. Play an active role in the multidisciplinary team of trust wide staff and stakeholders involved in resuscitation and the deteriorating patient. To identify and participate in trials and evaluations of resuscitation and other related equipment.
Provide basic life support training (adult and paediatric) to all levels and disciplines of staff across the Trust. Will provide intermediate and advanced life support training to appropriate groups of staff. The post holder will assist in maintaining resuscitation equipment requirements by ordering supplies through standard ordering procedures. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you.
Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Interview Date Tuesday, 12 November 2024 You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacanc

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