Senior Resuscitation Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job summary

The senior resuscitation nurse practitioner will be responsible for the day-to- day running of the resuscitation training service at the Bedford site. This will include being the strategic lead in the planning of resuscitation training for all trust staff. Attending cardiac arrests and providing expert clinical advice, supporting wards/departments in reviewing these as part of the PSIRP process and deputising for the lead when needed.

Main duties of the job

A registered professional with experience in an acute setting with exposure to adult and paediatric resuscitation. They will be a Resuscitation Council UK instructor with experience in being a resuscitation practitioner. Able to teach to different staff groups and give feedback when needed. Involvement in the PSIRF process will be invaluable and an understanding of governance and upward reporting will also be key. Management of InPhase, data analysis and quality improvement will be useful.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To be key in organising and delivering Resuscitation Council UK Immediate adult and paediatric life support courses (ILS/PILS)
• Support in collection of data following cardiac arrest and the collation of this data. To support wards and departments in recording/presenting this information as per the PSIRF process. Attending and presenting at PSIRP meetings where appropriate
• Ensure that all training performed is recorded according to Trust policies and liaising with the Learning and Education Teams to achieve compliance targets.
• To co-chair or deputise for the lead at the Resuscitation and Deteriorating Patient Committee, contributing to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Attend cardiac arrest calls when other duties permit and perform as an active member of the team - providing teaching, support and advice as appropriate.
• Assisting with the organisation of Resuscitation Council (UK) and Royal College of Surgeons courses to ensure that they run smoothly. Act as a Course Co-Ordinator.
• To deputise for the Lead Resuscitation Officer in their absence.
• To input data into the National Cardiac Arrest Audit (NCAA)
• Be responsible for the audit of resuscitation decision including the treatment escalation plan (TEP) and ReSPECT document.
• Monitor and lead on any change MyKitCheck and monitor compliance of all areas.
• To support the resuscitation practitioners on the organisation, set up and maintenance of resuscitation equipment used in delivery of training.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• To be key in organising and delivering Resuscitation Council UK Immediate adult and paediatric life support courses (ILS/PILS)
• Support in collection of data following cardiac arrest and the collation of this data. To support wards and departments in recording/presenting this information as per the PSIRF process. Attending and presenting at PSIRP meetings where appropriate
• Ensure that all training performed is recorded according to Trust policies and liaising with the Learning and Education Teams to achieve compliance targets.
• To co-chair or deputise for the lead at the Resuscitation and Deteriorating Patient Committee, contributing to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Attend cardiac arrest calls when other duties permit and perform as an active member of the team - providing teaching, support and advice as appropriate.
• Assisting with the organisation of Resuscitation Council (UK) and Royal College of Surgeons courses to ensure that they run smoothly. Act as a Course Co-Ordinator.
• To deputise for the Lead Resuscitation Officer in their absence.
• To input data into the National Cardiac Arrest Audit (NCAA)
• Be responsible for the audit of resuscitation decision including the treatment escalation plan (TEP) and ReSPECT document.
• Monitor and lead on any change MyKitCheck and monitor compliance of all areas.
• To support the resuscitation practitioners on the organisation, set up and maintenance of resuscitation equipment used in delivery of training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC/paramedic registration
• Resuscitation Council UK Instructor
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent
• Trauma course

Desirable

• Debriefing skills
• GIC Instructor

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working as a resuscitation practitioner
• Recent experience working in an acute setting
• Demonstration of continuing development
• Demonstrate experience of managing teams and difficult situations
• Demonstrate ability to provide feedback to all levels of staff

Desirable

• Experience of audit

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to apply evidence based practice
• Knowledge of importance of duty of candour in relation to resuscitation
• Knowledge of the PSIRF framework
• Relevant clinical guidelines
• Knowledge of current TEP/DNACPR/ReSPECT policy/process
• Knowledge of current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines

Desirable

• Knowledge of data and analysis and quality improvement

Personal skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously to meet priorities and deadlines
• Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations
• Analyse problems and implement effective Outcome
• IT skill including PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Demonstrate effective interprofessional working

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC/paramedic registration
• Resuscitation Council UK Instructor
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent
• Trauma course

Desirable

• Debriefing skills
• GIC Instructor

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working as a resuscitation practitioner
• Recent experience working in an acute setting
• Demonstration of continuing development
• Demonstrate experience of managing teams and difficult situations
• Demonstrate ability to provide feedback to all levels of staff

Desirable

• Experience of audit

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to apply evidence based practice
• Knowledge of importance of duty of candour in relation to resuscitation
• Knowledge of the PSIRF framework
• Relevant clinical guidelines
• Knowledge of current TEP/DNACPR/ReSPECT policy/process
• Knowledge of current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines

Desirable

• Knowledge of data and analysis and quality improvement

Personal skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously to meet priorities and deadlines
• Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations
• Analyse problems and implement effective Outcome
• IT skill including PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Demonstrate effective interprofessional working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Bedford

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

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