Medical Emergency and Resuscitation Officer

This role will provide a specialist and advanced level of knowledge, provide strategic direction and expert advice in relation to resuscitation and medical emergency subjects to enhance the responsiveness and efficiency of care provision and the overall quality of patient care within all of the services. The post holder will be part of the Physical health team and report to the Associate Director for Quality and Assurance. They will also have close links with the Education department advising on training requirements and joint work as appropriate., Update and advise in relation to our Trust's Managing Medical Emergencies and Resuscitation Policy, the ReSPECT procedure and the Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Procedure. Work in collaboration with the Assistant Resuscitation Officer(s) as required, particularly in relation to their training delivery and ad-hoc simulations. Facilitate a simulation programme for staff to practice their basic and immediate life support skills. Quality monitoring to ensure compliance with Resuscitation council (UK). Take strategic lead for resuscitation related audits, monitoring compliance, feeding back to teams and supporting them to improve compliance. Responsible, together with the medical devices and Procurement teams to ensure all services have the right equipment in place including contents and resuscitation consumables. To be resource to all disciplines concerning resuscitation procedures. Maintain up to date clinical knowledge and skills, maintaining professional development for this role including relevant, BLS, ILS course updates and associated subjects. Undertake investigative reviews following any cardiac arrests completing a comprehensive report with findings and recommendations. Provide appropriate post-resuscitation incident support and or relevant remedial advice and or training as required.

• Recognised teaching qualification (desirable) or willingness to work towards
As above,
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience., 5 years' experience of working in a relevant clinical practice role at a senior level.
  
  Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress. Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.