Job Description

Job Title:

Resuscitation Practitioner Bank (Nights)

Location:

On-Site (London Bridge)

Term:

Bank position

Bank Rate:

43.75 per hour



Richmond Pharmacology is a leading Contract Research Organisation (CRO) specialising in early-phase clinical trials for pharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we strive to advance medical research and contribute to the development of life-changing therapies.

Purpose of the job

The main purpose of the Resuscitation Practitioner is to provide emergency care in line with phase one accreditation criteria. This role involves ensuring clinical and telemetry safety coverage.



The Resuscitation Practitioner bank will primarily cover night shifts (22:00 to 08:00 am) to provide ALS cover for clinical trial participants. Support the clinical trial assistants providing vital signs assessment, A to E and cardiac monitoring. Additionally, complete the resuscitation trolleys checks and any other tasks required by the ACM team.

Main duties and responsibilities

Take a leadership role in clinical emergencies within the unit. Utilise ALS provider/instructor status, to develop resuscitation skills within the team. Administer medication as per Research Physician requests. Analyse of blood gas sampling, bloods results and ECGs. Perform A to E and escalate if necessary. Provide telemetry safety coverage. Ensures Infection prevention and control measures are followed by clinical staff.

Qualifications and Experience

Post qualification experience as a registered Nurse, Operating Department Practitioner or Paramedic. Current and continual acute clinical work experience Experience with managing/participating in cardiac arrests & medical emergencies. Experience and knowledge in ecg interpretation and management. Able to work efficiently especially under pressure. Ability to communicate professionally with external and internal multidisciplinary team.

Application:

If you are interested in the role, please register your details, including a copy of your CV. Please note, while we try to respond to every candidate, the high volume of applications anticipated may make this impossible and we ask for your patience and understanding.