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#Careerforlife Job overview The East of England Ambulance Trust is looking for a system Resuscitation Officer to join us in an emergent role within the Education Department of the Clinical Directorate. This is an exciting time to join the Trust, as we are now moving towards a holistic education and clinical development methodology for our existing staff and future workforce. Please note, this is a single 6-month secondment position for the Mid & South Essex system (with potential to extend). Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced clinician, leader and educator who is passionate about improving our service and processes – both capability and quality. The successful candidate will hold expertise related to peri-arrest, resuscitation and life support across all age groups and be responsible for leading operational-level delivery of related activities and metrics. This includes ensuring all staff receive an annual resuscitation update at basic, intermediate, and advanced life support, including trauma life support approaches, as well as facilitating assessment, staff support, coaching and clinical debriefing following out of hospital cardiac arrests. Working for our organisation You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria MSc qualification in Clinical Care or Education, or postgraduate level qualifications with evidenced substantial applied experience.
Practice Education qualification.
Current clinical Registration, eg HCPC/NMC, including at least 12 months outside of preceptorship status (3 years’ post registration experience).
To hold qualification as a trainer (AET/CAVA/PTTLS/ 7303/PGCE, etc), or willingness to achieve within the first 3 months of appointment. Desirable criteria Leadership qualification (or equivalent experience).
Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) award and able to demonstrate quality assurance mechanisms/processes related to clinical, training.
External qualifications in resuscitation (such as RCUK, AMLS, PILs, etc) with General Instructor Status.
To hold specialist training qualifications in statutory training areas (such as moving and handling, conflict resolution, etc). Knowledge and Experience Essential criteria Experience of delivery of both resuscitation in an acute clinical setting, as well as teaching within a health care environment.
Experience of debriefing colleagues in difficult or challenging clinical cases. Desirable criteria Awareness of the impact of NHS visions/values to education and training.
Experience of developing curriculum and assessment modalities in clinical practice.
Experience of participating in transformation or engagement programmes.
Experience of leading both staff and students within local service leadership model.
Experience or partnership working with Higher Education Institutes or Education Providers. Practical and Intellectual Skills Essential criteria Knowledge of academic principles, including constructive feedback, and writing developmental action plans.
Understanding of research methods. Desirable criteria Awareness of wider NHS initiatives and strategies relating to education.
Understanding of workforce training requirements, and related regulation. Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes Essential criteria Well-motivated.
Good time management.
Willingness to lead.
Good interpersonal skills, and willing to engage in challenging conversations in a professional manner.
Team player. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.
References and Employment History: All references from current and previous employers, will be sought via their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and email address of the Human Resources Department and indicate your current/previous line manager and their departmental details.
All appointments will be subject to currently having a clean disciplinary record.
Please be advised that a No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the Trust.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - Under the Trust's commitment 'Positive about Disabled People', if you consider yourself as having a disability and you meet the minimum selection criteria for any post, you will get an automatic interview. By minimum selection criteria we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates the essential requirements as set out in the person specification and advertisement for a post.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications, regardless of age, race, religion & belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity or disability.
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