Job overview

An opportunity has arisen within WSH Deteriorating Patient Team Service for a Resuscitation Practitioner (s). This post is open to RN, ODP’s and Paramedics, and can be offered flexibly. 

Resuscitation Services are looking for an enthusiastic member of staff to join an established team. The applicant should possess teaching skills, with the ability to adapt their style for the diverse groups of staff requiring resuscitation education. 

Applicants need three years post registration experience in a related acute area (I.e. ED, Acute Medicine, CCS etc). 

The applicants should possess a relevant teaching qualification and / or an up to date Resuscitation Council (UK) Instructor Course (EG mentorship, ILSi, GIC etc.). In addition, the applicant’s knowledge should be up to date with Resuscitation Council (UK) and European Resuscitation Council guidelines, and be able to deliver these guidelines and related issues in a formal and informal teaching setting.

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Kevin Brown, Senior resuscitation practitioner, 01284 712538 or Diogo Torre,  Deputy lead for critical care outreach and resuscitation services on 01284 713244.

Main duties of the job

•  To deliver a high standard of training and education to trust staff, and outside organisations, regarding resuscitation
•   To support staff and offer specialist advice and guidance / feedback in relation to resuscitation issues
•  To support the implementation of current national guidelines within the trust (I.e. ERC)
• Assist with the provision and delivery of basic life support training for the Trust in accordance with national and international guidelines
•  To participate in the audit and monitoring of standards of resuscitation practice and equipment within the trust.
•  Assist the senior resuscitation practitioner with the procurement and monitoring of clinical equipment used during resuscitation, and training materials within the trust.
•  In conjunction with the resuscitation services manager & team, assist with the delivery of nationally recognised courses, and other in-house and external training as appropriate to ability

Working for our organisation

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We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

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