The post holder will be the third member of the resuscitation team. The team provides resuscitation support at City Road and across all other Moorfields satellites. The post holder carries the shared responsibility for the planning, implementing, delivery and evaluation of resuscitation training programs at the appropriate levels across the organisation and operates as a clinical specialist and advisor in resuscitation to all staff.

Main duties of the job

The resuscitation department provides Adult and Paediatric life support at all levels for all clinical staff.

Provide Basic life support and AED training to all patient facing non-clinical staff.

Evaluate training needs across the trust and work with the resuscitation consultant to provide simulated medical exercises, extra support and training where required.

Cover the medical emergency (2222) calls

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Organise the delivery of Resuscitation Council accredited Basic, Immediate, Advanced Adult & Paediatric Life Support courses to meet the Trusts and individual requirements.

Training and assessment of all clinical staff for all levels of life support Adult and Paediatrics.

Maintenance of training and 2222 call databases.

Responsible for maintaining professional development.

Clinical practice:

Attending clinical emergencies when available and participates in the resuscitation process.

Offers advice and support on resuscitation policies and procedures.

Demonstrate effective teaching qualities.

Maintain own professional teaching qualifications.

Demonstrates a commitment to act as a facilitator/preceptor.

Demonstrate knowledge of DNACPR and current UK Resuscitation Guidelines.

Person Specification

application form

Essential

• Registered Health Care Professional
• Previous experience working in a resus role
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

essesntial

Essential

• Registered Health Care Professional
• Education or teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent experience
• ILS and PILS Instructor
• ALS Provider
• Previous Experience of working as a resuscitation Officer at a Band 6 and above
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in IT skills

Desirable

• ALS/EPALS/GIC instructor

shortlisting and interview

Essential

• Demonstrates sound knowledge of current local national NHS and resuscitation guidelines and policies
• Previous experience working in a resus role at a band 6 or higher
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• ALS Instructor/EPALS Instructor/ GIC Instructor (Willing to work towards the above accreditations)

interview

Essential

• Experience in resuscitation skills training

Desirable

• excellent written and verbal communication skills

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields City

City Road

london

EC1V 2PD

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