Resuscitation Officer | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2024 |
| Location: | Rainham, RM13 8EU |
| Company: | North East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6305834/395-CC552-24 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual as a Resuscitation Officer working as part of the Clinical Effectiveness Team across NELFT.
The post holder will support all aspects of resuscitation practice such as the management of the deteriorating patient, the effectiveness of DNACPR orders and training across the organisation.
As such will be expected to possess a teaching qualification alongside expert teaching skills, an Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider and be working towards ALS Instructor status.
Applicants for this post require current resuscitation/critical care experience as there will be a clinical aspect to the role, attending cardiac arrest situations where possible. The post holder will also be expected to participate in policy writing/review and auditing reported through Trust Governance.
-Supporting the provision and development of a Resuscitation Service for NELFT Services.
-Provide specialist education and training at all levels to Medical, Nursing, and other staff Trust wide.
- Act as an expert in resuscitation where appropriate providing advice on all aspects of resuscitation training, education, and practice.
- To be a member of the Clinical Effectiveness Team and attend cardiac arrest/emergency calls.
- Assist or lead on national/local audits and local policy development.
- To line manage the practice and development function of band 6 staff.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).
High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,192 to a maximum of £2,011 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information on this role.
This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Jun 2024