NHS FORTH VALLEY
Application pack
Guidance for completing the NHS Scotland
application form
If you need this, or any of the attached forms in large print
or other formats please call our recruitment office on
01786 431186.
General guidance
 if you have any questions or need some help with completing
the form, please call 01786 431186. Please have the job
reference number handy if possible
 use black ink and please write in BLOCK CAPITALS. This
makes the form much easier to read and clearer if we need
to photocopy it
 the job reference number can be copied from the job advert
 the job location will be on the job advert
 the candidate number will be written in by us once you have
returned the form to our office
 the people who look through your completed form short
listing team to see if you have the skills and abilities needed
for the job, will only see ‘Part C’ of the form. They will only
see your candidate number and all personal details will be
anonymous
 Please do not send in a CV instead of, or as well as, the
application form. We do not consider CVs during the
selection process
 Please fill in all sections of the application form. If some
parts are not relevant, write ‘not applicable’ or ‘N/A’ in that
space
 Do not put your name or any identifying information on your
application as this information needs to remain anonymous.
Should you require more space to complete any section,
please do this on additional sheets of paper securing them to
the relevant sections.
Personal Details section
 this gives us your contact details such as name and address.
Under ‘title’ you would put either Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr or just leave
blank if you prefer
 we may need to contact you at some time throughout the
recruitment process. Please let us know the most suitable
method of contacting you, for example a text message, email
or phone call
Declarations
 only if this is asked for in the details/information pack
about the job, you must tell us about all convictions and
cautions regardless of how long ago the offence may have
occurred. Convictions from other countries must also be
notified. If in doubt please call our office at the help line
number on page one of this guidance
 please note that having a conviction will not automatically
disqualify you from getting a job with us.
Careful
consideration will be given to the relevance of the offence to
the particular post in question.
However, if you are
appointed, and it is found that you did not reveal a previous
conviction your employment may be terminated
 remember to read, consider and sign the declaration at the
bottom of page(2)
 NHS Forth Valley complies fully with the Code of Practice,
issued by Scottish Ministers, regarding the correct handling,
holding and destroying of Disclosure information. Please
contact the Recruitment Services Department if you would
like to request copies of our policies on Recruitment of Ex
Offenders or Handling, Holding and Destroying disclosure
information.
Qualifications section
 please tell us of any qualifications you have. This can
include school standard grades, GCSEs, highers, or work
based qualifications such as SVQs or NVQs
 remember to write down any ‘non formal’ qualifications or
certificates that you think are relevant to the job you are
applying for
Present (or most recent) post section
 if you are currently out of work, please write this in the ‘job
title’ space
 please write your start date in month/year format MM/YYYY
 please tell us briefly about your duties (what you do or did in
your job). You could tell us your role, the main tasks, and
any responsibility for supervising others. There is not a lot of
space here so continue on a separate sheet if you need to
Employment History section
 this is where you write down all the jobs you have done
previously
 remember that if a job you have done in the past supports or
is similar to the job you are applying for, please tell us more
about it in your ‘support of application’ statement on page 6
of the application form – use a separate sheet if you need
more space
References section
 referees are people who know you at work. Please give the
full names and addresses of 2 referees, one of whom must
be your present or most recent employer and can confirm
your job details
 you should check that the people you have put on your
form are happy to be referees
 your referees will not be contacted unless you are a
‘preferred candidate’ after interview. A preferred candidate is
someone who is the preferred choice for the job, subject to
satisfactory checks where appropriate
Driving Licence
 you only need to complete this if the job requires you to
drive.
Please check the job description or person
specification. For example, some jobs with the Ambulance
Service require you to be able to drive class C1 and D1
vehicles
Where did you see the advert section
 please try to remember where you heard about this job, and
tick the relevant box. The information you give will help us
find out how good our advertising is
Equal opportunities monitoring
 please note that all details on this section (Part D) will remain
totally anonymous. It will be detached from the rest of the
form as soon as we get it and remain anonymous
 we want to ensure that there are no barriers to joining our
workforce.
As an employer, NHSScotland is as fully
inclusive as possible. One way we can ensure this is to
analyse all the data provided in this section and ensure that
job opportunities are being accessed by as wide a
community as possible.
Please email your completed application form to
FV-UHB.Recruitment@nhs.net
Postal Applications
If you post your application form, please ensure that the
correct amount of postage is paid, as this may result in a
delay in your application reaching us and we will be unable to
progress your application if it is received after the closing
date. Postage costs can be obtained from the Post Office or
visiting http://www.royalmail.com/price-finder
Please note there are no reception facilities at Euro House.
First save this form under another name. To complete this form, point
your mouse arrow on to the highlighted portions OR use your tab key to
move between the highlighted fields and start typing. You must
complete the application form in full as we do not accept CVs.
PART A
Application for (Job Title)
Job Reference
No:
Location:
Candidate ID No:
No applicant will be unfairly discriminated against. We are particularly alert to
eliminating discrimination on account of age, cultural/religious/political belief, disability,
ethnicity, gender, race, relationship status, sexual orientation, and/or Trade Union
membership or stewardship.
Only 'Part C' of this form will be made available to short-listing panels. Parts A,
B and C would then be used by the interviewing panel if you are selected for
interview.
Personal Details
Surname:
Forename:
Name known:
by (if different)
Address:
Title:
Post Code:
Contact Telephone Numbers:
Day:
Evening:
Mobile:
E–mail:
address (if we
may
this):
If
we use
need
to, the best way for us to contact you is by:
Work Permit
Do you need a work permit to take up this post?
Yes
No
Working in the UK
Are you eligible to work in the UK?
Yes
No
Job Reference No:
Job Reference
Number:
Candidate
ID No:
Declarations
PART B
Convictions
NHS Scotland is exempt from the 1974 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exclusions &
Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003. This means that unless stated in the job
description, person specification or application pack, you must tell us about any
previous convictions either classed as ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’. If you are offered employment,
any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action. Any
information you give will be considered only in relation to the post for which this application
form refers. Information will be verified by Disclosure Scotland for relevant posts.
I declare that I have:
(a) No previous convictions
(b) Previous convictions – details of which are:
Please read the following statements. You will be asked to sign a declaration if you are
appointed:
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I have completed Parts A to D of this application form and the details I have
supplied are, to the best of my knowledge, true and complete;
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I understand that if appointed to this post the information on this form will be kept
as part of my personal file record;
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I authorise you to obtain references to support this application if I am identified as a
preferred candidate;
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I understand that details of educational qualifications, membership of professional
bodies and referee reports may be verified through the establishments and
individuals I have indicated;
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I consent to my details being kept confidentially and used for specific and lawful
purposes as specified in the Data Protection Act 1998;
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I declare that I have no previous convictions, or have identified any I have above.
Read, agreed and understood (check box)
Date:
Application for (Job Title):
PART C
Job Reference No:
Location:
Candidate ID No:
Qualifications Achieved
Subjects
Type of Qualification
eg. Standard Grade, GCSE, Higher, BSc
Qualifications Currently Studying or Working Towards
Type of Qualification
Subjects
eg. Standard Grade, GCSE,
Higher, BSc
Membership of Professional or Regulatory Bodies
Full name of organisation(s)
Registration Number
Grade Achieved
Grade
Anticipated
Date
Anticipated
Renewal Date
Job Reference No:
Candidate ID No:
Present (or most recent) Post
PART C
Job Title:
Grade:
Date of Starting Grade:
Employer:
Dates of Employment:
From:
To:
Reason for Leaving (if applicable):
Notice Period:
Current Salary:
Role Purpose / Summary of Responsibilities
Employment History
Start with your most recent employment first and work down the page. If a job supports
the position applied for, please say more about it in your Application Support Statement.
Job Title
Employer
Date From
Date To
Job Reference No:
Candidate ID No:
Referees
PART C
Your referees will include your present (or most recent) employer. Please identify below
the person in your organisation (for current NHS staff this is your direct line manager) who
is authorised to confirm your employment and the details given in your application. Please
identify a second referee who may have closer knowledge of your skills, knowledge and
abilities and who may offer opinion on your suitability for this post. You should not use
family members or friends. Our pre-employment screening also includes, where
appropriate, health and fitness for work, criminal records, qualifications and professional
registration. Note that references will only be taken up for Preferred Candidates
following interview.
Name 1:
Designation:
Address:
Post Code:
Telephone:
Name 2:
Email:
Designation:
Address:
Post Code:
Telephone:
Email:
Disability
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Amended Regulations 2005 defines disability as
follows: “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial adverse effect on a
person’s ability to carry out normal day to day activities”. NHS Scotland is “Positive About
Disabled People”, and as such we provide job opportunities for disabled people. NHS
Scotland operates a Job Interview Guarantee (JIG), which means that if you have a
disability, and meet the minimum criteria outlined within the person specification, you
will be guaranteed an interview. However, some disabled people prefer not to take this
option, so please tick your preference if you are a disabled candidate.
Do you want to participate in the guarantee scheme?
Yes
No
Please specify any special requirements you require if attending for interview,
eg. Induction Loop, Wheelchair Access, Signer
Driving Licence (see Job Description - only complete if a driving licence is essential)
Do you have a driving licence?
If yes, which categories are you entitled to drive,
eg. B, BE, C
Yes
No
Job Reference No:
PART C
Candidate ID No:
Statement in Support of Application – please tell us your personal qualities, skills and
attributes, experience and any major achievements and show how they match those
needed for this job.
Where did you see the Advertisement for this Post?
Newspaper (which one?)
Professional Journal (which one?)
Vacancy Bulletin
SHOW (NHS Scotland Website)
Job Centre Plus
Other (please specify)
Job Reference No:
Candidate ID No:
Equal Opportunities Monitoring
PART D
We want to ensure that our job opportunities are open to all. The only way we can ensure
there is equal opportunity is to monitor applications we receive and compare the profile of
people who apply with those appointed. Therefore this form asks you for your ethnic
origin, gender, disability, religion, sexuality and age. The information you provide in
this part of the form (Part D) is confidential and is not used in the selection process.
It will be separated from the rest of the form when we receive it.
1) If you are currently an employee of this NHS Board, will getting this job be a
promotion?
Yes
No
2) You are:
Female
Male
3) Have you undergone, are you undergoing or do you intend to undergo gender
reassignment? For example, this includes having changed your sex (gender)?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
4) What is your age?
I am
years old, and my date of birth is:
5) Do you have a physical or mental health condition or disability that:
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Yes
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has a substantial effect on your ability to carry out day to day activities?
has lasted or is expected to last 12 months or more?
No
Prefer not to say
If you answered ‘yes’ please tick if it is either of the following:
Learning Disability
Long standing illness
Mental health condition
Physical impairment
Sensory impairment
Other (please describe):
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Again, if yes, please describe any particular arrangements you would need for your
work location:
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Job Reference No:
PART D
Candidate ID No:
6) What is your ethnic group?
Choose one section from A to F, then tick the appropriate box to indicate your cultural
background
A: White
Scottish
Irish
Other British
Any other White background
B: Mixed
Any mixed background
C: Asian; Asian Scottish; Asian British
Pakistani
Indian
Bangladeshi
Chinese
Any other Asian background
D: Black; Black Scottish; Black British
Caribbean
African
Any other Black background
E: Other ethnic background
Any other background
F: Prefer not to answer
7) To which religion, religious denomination or body do you actively belong?
(Christianity) - Church of Scotland
Hinduism
(Christianity) - Roman Catholic
Sikhism
Christianity (other)
Judaism
Other faith / belief
Islam
Buddhism
No religion (none)
Prefer not to answer
8) Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?
Bisexual
Gay Man
Heterosexual
Lesbian/Gay Woman
Other
Prefer not to answer
NHS Forth Valley
Emergency and Inpatient Services
Resuscitation Services
LEAD RESUSCITATION OFFICER
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Permanent
Band 7, £30,764 - £40,558 per annum
Ref No: 0314187
We are looking for innovative and dynamic nurse to lead delivery of the
Resuscitation Service in NHS Forth Valley.
The successful candidate will have a nursing qualification and more than 5
year post qualifying experience. It is essential that the successful applicant is
a UK Resuscitation Council ALS Instructor, with up to date certification. In
addition the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate experience
clinical skills and simulated role playing scenarios. Excellent organisational
and communication skills, a proactive flexible outlook with a willingness to
develop and adapt and work autonomously are essential criteria for this role.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member
of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information
on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Informal enquiries and for further information, please contact Deirdre
Anderson, Service Manager, on 01324 567468.
Application forms and job descriptions are available on the NHS Forth
Valley Intranet site or by visiting www.show.scot.nhs.uk. Alternatively
by quoting relevant post title and reference number and e-mailing FVUHB.Recruitment@nhs.net or by telephoning the recruitment answerline
on 01786 447488.
Closing date:
Thursday, 10th April 2014 at 12noon
Interview date:
Wednesday, 23rd April 2014
NHS FORTH VALLEY
JOB DESCRIPTION
1.
JOB DETAILS
Job Title:
Lead Resuscitation Officer (LRO)
Responsible to:
Lead Nurse for Acute & Emergency Care
Reports to:
Service Manager Emergency and Urgent Services
Department(s):
Resuscitation Dept. within Acute & Emergency Care
Job Holder Reference:
No of Job Holders:
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JOB PURPOSE
The LRO will manage and lead the resuscitation department by developing,
maintaining and providing appropriate training for staff with patient care
responsibilities in Forth Valley (FV); including Medical and Nursing staff and
Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). The LRO will also play an active clinical
and advisory role within the cardiac arrest team whenever possible.
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ORGANISATIONAL POSITION see Appendix 1
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ROLE OF DEPARTMENT
To provide a managed training facility which leads in the development and
delivery of sick patient and resuscitation training programmes to
multidisciplinary team (MDT) staff within FVRH, and externally by developing
reciprocal relationships through collaborating with other agencies, boards and
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
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DIMENSIONS
The post holder will be based in the Learning Centre at FVRH and will be the
LRO in a team of two ROs who will provide management of sick patient
training and resuscitation training for the MDT staff in FV.
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KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Management
Lead and manage the resuscitation department and any other staff within it.
Take a lead clinical and management role in the development and provision of
sick patient and resuscitation training services.
Provide specialist knowledge, education and training with the aim of improving
clinical practise and patient care.
Provide high quality training in the areas of recognition and treatment of acute
life threatening events, basic, immediate and advanced life support, for staff
involved with direct patient care e.g. Medical and Nursing staff and AHPs.
Manage and develop innovative approaches to delivering training e.g. online
forms of training, involving other professionals in wider staff education and
develop a cascade training system for BLS updates.
Ensure that all training is evidence based and consistent with national policies
and/or Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) guidelines.
Develops, implements and monitors local resuscitation related policies and
protocols.
Be an expert source of advice and support on all aspects of resuscitation and
sick patient management.
Ensure a system of clinical audit is in place to monitor cardiac arrests and
report the results to the Resuscitation Committee, while maintaining patient
confidentiality and in keeping with data protection guidelines.
Co-ordinate and manage the standardisation of FVRH’s resuscitation
equipment to enhance patient safety and to facilitate more efficient responses
to various emergency situations.
Monitor resuscitation equipment across FVRH in regard to its location and
whether it is fit for purpose.
Develops reciprocal partnerships with other agencies and teams across Forth
Valley, regionally and nationally to create a network of support for individual
and group training, education and development.
Communication
Communicates effectively with patients, carers and members of the MDT and
management teams.
Communicates effectively across the organisation and out with at all levels
Ensures accurate record keeping of training sessions attendance via
database and reports attendance figures to ward managers and unit
managers
Ensures accurate record keeping of cardiac arrest events via database and
reports findings to the Resuscitation Committee.
Communicates complex training information and imparts knowledge to
various groups and sizes of groups in a formal classroom setting.
Produces and gives presentations and lectures in training, at meetings and
conferences in FV, and externally at other agencies.
Develops educational material according to national guidelines.
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Develops high level interpersonal and communication skills required to
function in an autonomous roles and in sensitive situations e.g. breaking bad
news to relatives in the event of death in adults or children.
Supports and counsels cardiac arrest team members by debriefing after
successful or unsuccessful resuscitation attempts.
Forms and maintains links with external agencies to enhance and support the
role e.g. The British Heart Foundation, Heartstart programs, The Scottish
Resuscitation Group, RCUK, HEIs and NHS Education Scotland.
Quality improvement
Identifies opportunities to develop and improve services for patient and client
groups, using clinical audit and research to ensure that practice is evidence
based, involving patients and staff in evaluation and development wherever
and whenever possible.
Ensures that high standards of cleanliness of manikins and resuscitation area
are maintained and policies for the control of infection implemented.
Assesses and manages risk responsibly, ensuring the safety of the work
environment and work processes, for patients, staff and visitors.
Collaborates with clinical and management teams in service reviews, strategic
planning and managing change processes by providing expert knowledge on
clinical training, resuscitation issues and equipment.
Learning, teaching and personal development
Assesses resuscitation learning needs within FVRH then develops and
implements plans to meet those needs, in partnership with other departments
boards and external agencies such as HEIs.
Researches, develops, implements and evaluates resuscitation and sick
patient training programmes for MDT staff with patient contact responsibilities
within FV.
Supports a culture of continuing professional development and competence
by encouraging and participating in ongoing training and education locally and
nationally.
Ensures that mandatory and statutory training needs are met.
Clinical leadership and teamwork
Provides professional leadership and expert advice within FVRH thus creating
a sense of common purpose which will develop the department’s ability to
achieve service and organisational objectives.
Facilitates changes in clinical practice by ensuring education and training is
evidence based and carried out according to national guidelines and
standards.
Promotes team communication and support mechanisms, to enable the MDT
to cope with the varied demands of the working environment.
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Professional responsibilities and accountability for practice.
Manages own clinical practice to ensure safe and effective care delivery.
Manages and supports colleagues to ensure their clinical practice is safe and
effective.
Accepts delegated responsibility and inherent accountability for the quality of
own practice and the resuscitation departments.
Fulfils all aspects of personnel management in line with NHS Forth Valley
Human Resource policies.
Manages own professional development and practice and supports colleagues
in achieving this in keeping with codes of professional conduct, local and
national policies and guidelines.
Adheres to the RCUK guidelines for training and practice.
Ensures other training and practice elements are in keeping with national
policies and guidelines.
Speciality and role specific responsibilities
Leads in the provision of specialist education and training for the management
of sick adult patients as well as basic, immediate and advanced adult life
support / resuscitation.
Leads in ensuring the provision of specialist education and training in basic
and advanced paediatric resuscitation.
Monitors all resuscitation equipment in place within FV and acts as a resource
for operational and safety issues relating to its use.
Co-ordinates the care and purchase of resuscitation equipment in order that
equipment is standardised with FV to ensure patient safety and staff familiarity
in various emergency situations.
Monitors the appropriateness of the areas requiring resuscitation equipment,
evaluating new or alternative equipment and making recommendations for any
changes to the resuscitation committee.
Audits and reviews resuscitation procedures, practices and equipment
according to local and national guidelines.
Successfully plans and organises courses, assess the competence of
candidates and keeps accurate computerised records of these in keeping with
data protection guidelines.
Provides advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the role of Course
Director for nationally approved RCUK courses, once this status is obtained.
Maintains own clinical skills and competence in acute situations and
resuscitation skills.
Is an active clinical member of the cardiac arrest team, providing advanced
patient assessment and treatment, as well as providing expert advice and
guidance in cardiac arrest management.
Develops reciprocal relationships to support training in FV by engaging with
external agencies, boards and HEIs.
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The post holder must have expert knowledge in the working of:
Automated external defibrillators.
Defibrillators and cardiac monitors / external pacers.
Suction apparatus.
Basic resuscitation manikins.
Advanced computer assisted resuscitation manikins.
Computer aided presentation equipment and slide projectors.
Medical gasses equipment.
Anatomical models in use within clinical simulation.
And a working knowledge of :
Moving and handling equipment, including hoists and patient slides.
Intravenous infusion devices and syringe drivers.
Other equipment - for example: oxygen humidifiers, oxygen and piped gases,
nebulisers, portable and piped suction.
Desktop PC, printer and photocopier.
The post-holder will be trained and required to maintain expertise in the
use of the following systems:
Maintain accurate records in accordance to NMC and Forth Valley NHS
guidelines.
Work within NHS Forth Valley and departmental policies, procedures and
protocols.
Use systems for risk identification, reporting and management, and for dealing
with complaints.
Policies and procedures for child protection and the protection of vulnerable
adults.
Staff records such as sick returns and time sheets
NHS Forth Valley Intranet, internet and email, Microsoft Office applications
especially Microsoft Access for training attendance and cardiac arrest audit
database, Powerpoint for presentations and a knowledge Excel for
spreadsheet applications .
The use, maintenance and storage of equipment and systems
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SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
ASSIGNMENT AND REVIEW OF WORK
The post holder will be expected to make autonomous decisions on a daily
basis.
This role requires flexibility from the post holder so as to develop, co-ordinate,
deliver and evaluate training programmes that will often be driven by the
needs of various FV MDT members, as well as policy / guideline changes, be
they local or national.
Flexibility is also required as a great proportion of the work includes planning
programmes and scheduling up to a year in advance. These planned
programmes may also take the form of specific requests from MDT members
throughout FV e.g. Physiotherapist staff training days.
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Training programmes vary from managing sick patients to basic, immediate
and advanced life support depending on the staff requiring training, so
expertise in assessing group needs is required.
Where any training has income generation potential, this will necessitate the
post holder liaising with the finance department and clients to ensure correct
invoicing.
FVRH is an accredited centre with the RCUK and national courses must be
run on site in accordance with their guidelines.
Other courses and training must also follow appropriate guidelines.
The post holder will be expected to make clinical and managerial decisions on
all aspects of the department, acting independently and using their own
initiative to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of the service within their
sphere of responsibility.
The post holder will be expected to recognise where they require assistance,
support or guidance from the Lead Nurse, Service Manager, Chair of the
Resuscitation Committee, Department of Nursing, or other departments /
professionals.
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The post holder will be expected to promote good relationships with patients,
the public and staff across FV in all verbal and written communication.
The post holder will actively listen and seek patient staff and, at times, the
public’s opinions on aspects care delivery.
The post holder must maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times.
The post holder will be expected to communicate with various people within
the MDT and beyond, on a daily basis.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
The post holder could be mobile for much of their working day although there
will be periods, sometimes long periods, of sitting at a desk in front of a
computer.
Moving and transporting patients could be required.
Resuscitation and other training requires constant movement and bending
during demonstrations and teaching sessions.
Training manikins vary in size and weight, which may require transportation
throughout FV, so knowledge of moving and handling techniques are required
to ensure safety.
Given the post holder will be a member of the cardiac arrest team, they will be
expected to have the physical ability and fitness to respond to and attend
emergencies anywhere in FVRH or the hospital grounds.
As a member of the cardiac arrest team the post holder may be involved in
lengthy resuscitation events requiring sustained physical effort which may be
in confined spaces or awkward positions.
The post holder may have to travel to other hospital sites or external agencies.
The post holder may have to manage physically aggressive patients and/or
relatives.
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Working Conditions:
Exposure to body fluids during resuscitation attempts could occur on a daily
basis
Exposure to verbal / physical aggression could occur on a daily basis.
Exposure to lone working environments, including in the out of hours hospital
environment will be required.
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MENTAL/EMOTIONAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
Mental demands
Formulation, retention and communication of knowledge and information.
Counselling, supporting and managing staff during stressful training
sessions/courses and assessment will be expected.
Counselling, supporting and managing staff patients or relatives during
stressful resuscitation attempts will be required.
Reflecting on own practise and changing practice accordingly will be required.
High levels of concentration are required when observing staff and patient
behaviours that may be unpredictable.
Balancing the clinical and managerial roles, prioritising and meeting competing
demands from members of the MDT and outside agencies, will be demanding
and stressful.
Emotional demands
There could be high emotional demands in caring for relatives and staff
following failed or successful resuscitation attempts in infants or children.
High emotional demands could be required when caring for relatives present
during resuscitation attempts.
High emotional demands will be required in caring for relatives and staff
following sudden death of adults and the breaking of bad news.
Supporting staff in their work environment during and after resuscitation
attempts could be stressful.
Being involved with acutely ill patients before and after resuscitation attempts
could be stressful.
Being involved in various clinical emergencies will be stressful and emotional.
An unpredictable workload will be demanding.
11.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
First Level Registration in
Nursing or AHP.
 Advanced Life Support
Instructor – RCUK.
 BN or BSc degree.
Post grad. qualification e.g. PG
Dip. or MSc degree.
Teaching qualification or
willingness to work towards.
Leadership or
management
qualification.
Paediatric Life Support
Provider – Resuscitation
Council (UK).
Paediatric Life Support
Instructor.
Neo-Natal resuscitation
provider.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years post
registration experience in ITU /
CCU / Cardiology / A&E or ANP
role.
Teaching experience in a
similar role and also
preferably in a HEI.
Skills
Advanced theoretical and
practical resuscitation knowledge
and physical skills.
Can work autonomously.
Can communicate articulately
and accurately.
Negotiation skills.
Time management skills.
Presentation and teaching skills.
Can produce reports.
Risk assessment.
Ability to work across
professional and organisational
groups.
Experience of recruitment
selection.
Driving licence.
Car owner.
IT skills.
ECG interpretation skills.
Venepuncture skills.
Cannulation skills.
Personal qualities
Proactive outlook.
Flexible and innovative.
Organised and thorough.
Diplomatic.
Persuasive.
Self motivated.
Collaborative approach to MDT
work.
Coping mechanisms for
dealing with complex and
stressful situations.
Resilient.
Sense of humour.
Practical.
Research and
training
Evidence of teaching in variety of
roles and preferably in a HEI.
Ability to undertake and analyse
research.
Evidence of continued
professional development.
Other
Ability to understand the
application of clinical
governance.
11.
JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT
Job Holder’s Signature:
Date:
Head of Department Signature:
Date
APPENDIX 1
FORTH VALLEY NHS
FORTH VALLEY ROYAL HOSPITAL
Job Title:
Lead RO
Responsible to
Lead Nurse for Acute & Emergency Care
Reports to:
Chair – Resuscitation Committee
Department(s):
Resuscitation dept. within Acute & Emergency Care
Job Holder Reference:
No of Job Holders: 1
DEPARTMENT ORGANISATIONAL CHART
Chair of
Resuscitation
Committee
Department
Lead Nurse for
of Nursing
Acute &
Emergency
Care
Lead Resuscitation Officer
(this post)
Senior Resuscitation Officer
Resuscitation Officer
Admin staff
Staff throughout Forth Valley Royal Hospital
NHS FORTH VALLEY
Terms and Conditions:
The terms and conditions of service are those laid
down by the Agenda for Change Handbook.
Salary Scale:
£30,764 - £40,558 per annum
Staff taking up a new appointment with NHS Forth
Valley will normally enter the scale at the minimum
of the pay band/range. Any appointments above
the lowest point of the pay band/range will be
subject to verification of previous NHS service, or
experience outside the NHS, which is given in
recognition of relevant complete years of
experience.
Hours:
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Employees may be required to vary the pattern of
their working week subject to the exigencies of the
service.
H.C.S.W Mandatory
Induction standards
(if applicable)
Your performance must comply with the
“Mandatory
Induction Standards for Healthcare Support
Workers in
Scotland” 2009; and with the Code of Conduct for
Healthcare Support Workers, both as amended
from time to time. These documents can be found
at
www.workinginhealth.com/standards/healthcaresup
portworkers
Duration:
Permanent
Annual Leave:
27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years service and
to 33 days after 10 years service plus 8 public
holidays (pro rata).
or
202.5 hours rising to 217.5 hours after 5 years
service and to 247.5 hours after 10 years service
plus 60 hours public holiday (pro-rata).
Superannuation:
The post is superannuable under the Scottish
Public Pensions Agency Scheme and your
remuneration will be subject to deduction unless
you choose to opt out of the scheme.
Right to Work in the UK
NHS Forth Valley has an obligation to ensure it
does not employ any worker who has not been
granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.
This permission is without exception granted by the
UK Border Agency. We are required to check the
entitlement to work in the UK for all prospective
employees, regardless of nationality or job
category.
Medical Examination:
No appointment can be confirmed until a
satisfactory medical examination has been
undergone.
Protecting Vulnerable
Groups Scheme
(if applicable)
From 28th February 2011 the Scottish Government
introduced a new membership scheme to replace
and improve upon the current disclosure
arrangements for people who work with vulnerable
groups. If the duties of this post involve regulated
work with children and young people and/or
protected adults, the successful candidate will be
required to be a member of the PVG Scheme and
consent to NHS Forth Valley obtaining a Scheme
Record or a Scheme Record Update if they are
already a member of the Scheme. More information
on the PVG Scheme can be found at
www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Police Act
Disclosure Check:
(if applicable)
If the duties of this post require the declaration and
validation of criminal convictions, the successful
candidate will be required to complete a standard
or enhanced Police Act Disclosure Scotland check
prior to any offer of appointment being made. In
the event of employment, any failure to disclose
such convictions could result in the withdrawal of
any offer, disciplinary action or dismissal by NHS
Forth Valley.
Secondments
Employees of NHS Forth Valley who are interested
in
pursuing a secondment opportunity should initially
discuss the implications of this with their immediate
line manager in order to gain their support. Please
refer to the secondment policy of the NHS Forth
Valley intranet for more information.
(if applicable)
NHS Knowledge and
Skills Framework
The NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF)
defines and also describes the knowledge and
skills that NHS employees need to apply in their
work in order to deliver quality services. It provides
a single, consistent, and comprehensive framework
on which to base review and development for all
employees.
KSF will apply to all NHS employees except
doctors, dentists and senior and executive level
managers. The purpose of the KSF is:
 To support the effective learning and
development of all staff, providing the
resources to do so.
 To support the development of individuals in
the post to which they are employed, so that
they are effective at work and are clear
about what is required of them.
 To promote equality and diversity.
Confidentiality:
In the course of your duties you may have access
to confidential information concerning patients or
staff.
Unauthorized disclosure or removal of
information may lead to consideration of
disciplinary action.
Equality in Employment:
NHS Forth Valley fully supports the principle of
equality in employment and opposes all forms of
unlawful and / or unfair discrimination which cannot
be shown to be justified. NHS Forth Valley is
committed to ensuring equality of treatment for
both present and potential employees.
Tobacco Policy:
It is the policy of NHS Forth Valley to discourage the
habit of smoking within the organization and to
provide a smoke free environment.
The NHS Forth Valley policy is to establish no
smoking as the norm and smoking is not permitted
anywhere within NHS Forth Valley premises
including residences and grounds.
The Occupational Health Service will assist
members of staff who wish to stop smoking by
providing or facilitating the following services:
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Information on smoking and ways to stop
Personal support
Health Education materials and helpline
numbers
Nicotine replacement therapy
Smoking Cessation support
Copies of the Tobacco Policy are available from
HR Advisors or via the NHS Forth Valley Intranet.
Health & Safety:
All employees have a responsibility for their own
health & safety and the health & safety of others
who may be affected by what they do. Employees
also have a duty to co-operate with their employer
by following NHS Forth Valley policies and
procedures and safe systems of work; by using
equipment safely and by bringing any shortcomings
in health and safety arrangements to the attention
of their employer. Where something is provided in
the interests of health & safety employees must not
interfere or misuse it. All employees have a legal
responsibility to report any shortcomings in terms
of this in their area. Managers and supervisors
have a responsibility for monitoring health & safety
arrangements and ensuring staff are following
policies and procedures and safe systems of work.
Partnership Agreement:
Contributing to the development of partnership
working by: supporting NHS Forth Valley in
delivering its goals and objectives; supporting
continuous improvement in own performance and
the performance of the department, directorate and
NHS Forth Valley; attending training, development
and other activities aimed at improving own skills
and for the benefit of the organisation and patient
care.
Nursery Facilities:
There is an independently run on-site nursery at
Stirling Community Hospital. With places open to
staff and the general public. For further information
please contact:
Chapter One Childcare (SCH site): 01786 465112
Parking Permits:
Limited staff parking permits are available for Forth
Valley Royal Hospital. Staff need to apply for these
and further details of how to apply will be available
should you be successful in obtaining a post based
at FVRH.
Upon receipt of your application you will be added
to the waiting list for consideration, it may take
some time for approval and you may need to
consider alternative methods of travel to work
pending approval of any parking permit.
Information on public transport and bus times to
the hospital are available at:
http://www.nhsforthvalley.com/__documents/carparking-application-fvrh.pdf
Completed application forms should be returned to:
Email – FV-UHB.Recruitment@nhs.net
Or
PostRecruitment Office
Eurohouse
Wellgreen Place
Stirling
FK8 2DJ
Postal Applications
If you post your application form, please ensure that the correct amount
of postage is paid, as this may result in a delay in your application
reaching us and we will be unable to progress your application if it is
received after the closing date. Postage costs can be obtained from the
Post Office or visiting http://www.royalmail.com/price-finder
Please note there are no reception facilities at Euro House.
Closing Date:
Thursday, 10th April 2014 at 12noon
Ref No:
0314187