Resuscitation Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual, as a Resuscitation Officer, to join our dedicated, innovative, small and friendly team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. Our team aims to provide high quality training, in the field of resuscitation, ensuring high quality care and patient safety for everyone at Mid Yorkshire! We are looking for someone who has a passion for teaching and education. Someone who is dynamic, approachable, inspirational, adaptable and flexible. You will assist in planning, organising and implementing training for all clinical and non clinical staff across 3 hospitals sites. Training and education is provided for staff of all grades and disciplines providing a unique opportunity to build relationships across every speciality. You will act as a recognised expert in the field of resuscitation for both adults and paediatrics. Within this role you will support, guide and on occasion lead, clinical teams during emergencies. You must therefore have credibility and experience working in an acute setting with regular exposure and management of acutely ill deteriorating patients and patients in cardiac arrest. Being composed and able to maintain a calm manner in situations of crisis, good leadership and interpersonal communication skills and empathy are important and essential qualities to fulfil this role.,

• Planning, provision and evaluation of all aspects of resuscitation training.
• Be a member of the clinical resuscitation team where necessary attending paediatric and adult cardiac arrests.
• Review adverse clinical incidents providing advice and remedial training, as necessary.
• Be a member of the Resuscitation Committee and provide specialist advice on resuscitation training techniques and equipment.
• Function as a resource of expertise on resuscitation, providing an advisory service to MYTT staff, patients, relatives, and external agencies.
• Organise, direct and co-ordinate nationally recognised courses for example the Advanced Life Support Course (ALS): Advanced Trauma Life Support Course (ATLS).
• Responsibility of highlighting any areas of deficit/clinical risk. Plan and implement appropriate actions to change practice where necessary.
• Respond promptly to critical incidents and complaints.
• Maintain effective communication and teamwork within the Resuscitation Department.
• Attend regional and national conferences and study days to help maintain Professional development.
• Lead change in clinical practice throughout the Trust in response to new research, audit and changes in existing national guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Facilitate appropriate instruction in the use of new resuscitation equipment introduced into clinical areas, to promote safe practice and reduce risk.
  
  We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home
electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.