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Job overview

The resuscitation team has two vacancies for experienced, skilled and enthusiastic health professionals with demonstrable involvement and interest in resuscitation practice, education and/or the care of deteriorating patients.

This role will be shared between two people working a total of 18.75 hours a week each. 

 If you are ready for a challenging and very satisfying role where you can contribute to service development and make a difference for patients and staff, we would like you to join our team.

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Main duties of the job

The Resuscitation Officer will support planning, organisation and delivery of basic life support, intermediate life support, advanced life support and associated training throughout Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Other main duties of the job include: 

• Deliver OHFT resuscitation training, to include teaching and assessing small groups using current recognised resuscitation teaching methods during training sessions.
• With the support of the Senior Resuscitation Officer, participate in the provision of accredited Resuscitation Council (UK) (RCUK) courses in the Trust. In particular RCUK Immediate Life Support (ILS).
• Provide guidance to Trust staff on the level of training required and work with colleagues to ensure these needs are met.
• With the support of the Senior Resuscitation Officer work with managers and clinicians to optimise the uptake of resuscitation training for all staff groups, in line with Trust policy and to comply with National Guidelines.
• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of educational strategies for resuscitation, to include the development of training for all disciplines within the Trust.
• Maintain accurate records of all training provided.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible 

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team