Job Description

The Resuscitation Practitioner (RP) is responsible for the provision (delivery and monitoring of standards) of mandatory resuscitation training for all medical, nursing and ancillary staff employed by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will also deliver training to external organisations to generate income for the Trust.



To implement, maintain & grow education packages using Simulation & Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) service within University Hospitals Sussex.



The RP will have a clinical role, attending medical emergencies and cardiac arrest calls, providing expert advice and clinical support to ensure safe, high quality patient care.



The RP will attend Resuscitation Operational Management Group (ROMG) meetings, providing professional advice and feedback on issues such as audit, equipment and training.



The RP will identify areas of the service for improvement and contribute to the resuscitation services strategy for service development.



We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration.



Resuscitation Practitioners provide mandatory resuscitation training, clinical support, advice and expertise to various emergency teams on main sites, and clinical support, expertise and leadership in emergencies on the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) sites.



Patient Care Delivery



Hold an emergency bleep and respond to adult and paediatric clinical emergencies acting as member within the multi-disciplinary team as necessary.



Perform clinical interventions at speed and with a high degree of precision (e.g. defibrillation, cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, cannulation, intra-osseous needle insertion, laryngeal mask insertion, intubation,) as required during resuscitation within sphere of competence and policy compliance, and with due regard to safety and expertise of other team members.



Ensure adherence, wherever possible during resuscitation, to safe handling techniques, control of infection etc and when this cannot be achieved ensure appropriate referral and follow-up is instigated (e.g. Critical Incident Reporting, Risk Assessment, Occupational Health Referral etc).



Professionally accountable for own autonomous practice and responsible for maintaining and improving personal knowledge and professional competence.



Provide a role model to medical, nursing and ancillary staff to ensure awareness of and adherence to local and national policies and procedures.



At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Information Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/



Please see the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and main responsibilities.



Regularly adapts/modifies communication techniques within teaching and clinical emergencies. Therefore meeting the different learning needs and levels of understanding from qualified health care providers to parents and relatives.



Ensure all wards and departments are in possession of and understand current procedures for cardio- pulmonary resuscitation in-line with Resuscitation Council UK recommendations and Trust policy.



Work closely with the Resuscitation Services team in the creation and review of Trust policies and procedures relating to Resuscitation, ensuring that such policies and procedures accurately reflect best practice as agreed nationally.



Responsible for the safe use of equipment by others, for example defibrillators and interosseous devices, during simulated training practice and in the clinical environment when attending clinical incidents.



Carry out, where required, appraisals and support the development of any junior banded staff and apprentices that may work with the team.