WESTERN ISLES NHS BOARD – AGENDA FOR CHANGE
JOB DESCRIPTION – Version 2_07.09.15
1. JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title : Resuscitation Training Officer & Clinical Skills Facilitator
Reports to : Head of Clinical Governance & Professional Practice
Department, Ward or Section : Professional Practice Development
CHP, Directorate or Corporate Department : Nursing and Midwifery
Job Reference :
No of Job Holders : 1
2. PURPOSE
To plan, organise and co-ordinate the management of resuscitation and clinical skills education of relevant
health care professionals throughout NHS Western Isles. This in accordance with existing national guidelines,
and recognising changes to guidelines as they arise incorporating such changes/additional into training plans
To provide specialist knowledge, expertise and training in all aspects of paediatric and adult resuscitation to all
clinical and non-clinical staff within primary and secondary care divisions of NHS Western Isles.
To liaise with external agencies that require specialist advice to ensure cohesive and consistent education is
delivered throughout the Western Isles.
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3. ORGANISATIONAL CHART
Head of Clinical Governance &
Professional Practice
Knowledge
Services Manager
Resuscitation
Training Officer &
Clinical Skills
Facilitator
(This Post)
Administrative
Assistant
Practice Educator
Practice Education
Facilitator
Clinical Practice
Trainer
SVQ Assessors (2)
4. SCOPE AND RANGE
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Lead and deliver resuscitation training throughout NHS Western Isles including adult and paediatric Basic
Life Support (BLS), Immediate Life Support (ILS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Paediatric Immediate
Life Support (PILS), European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS), European Trauma, Healthcare Support
Workers, Acute Illness Management, deteriorating patient and re-certification sessions.
Provide specialist knowledge and advice on all aspects of paediatric and adult resuscitation to staff
throughout NHS Western Isles.
Provide specialist advice and training on all aspects of resuscitation to carers, organisations and external
healthcare providers in the Western Isles on a contractual basis.
Write policies and guidelines for resuscitation and clinical skills practice within NHS Western Isles,
ensuring adherence to national guidelines and standards.
Lead and deliver a clinical skills teaching programme as required, meeting the needs of the organisation.
Audit and provision of resuscitation and clinical skills statistics for organisational use.
Participate, subject to agreement in research and development, incorporating this into resuscitation and
clinical skills training.
Ordering of teaching equipment for resuscitation and clinical skills training/teaching sessions.
Organise and direct Resuscitation Council accredited life support courses.
Supervise on occasion the Administrate Support to the Professional Practice Development Team.
Supervise the collation of course programmes for distribution, ensuring the documentation of resuscitation
and clinical skills teaching statistics is completed.
Participate on 2 external Resuscitation Council accredited Advanced Life Support courses per year, as a
member of teaching faculty.
Ensure clean, tidy and safe learning environment.
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5. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Plan and prioritise workload unsupervised.
Be responsible for the development of resuscitation and clinical skills education within the Professional
Practice Development Team.
Be responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of all aspects of adult and paediatric
resuscitation, education and practice within NHS Western Isles and in accordance with the Mandatory
Training Policy
Communicate effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professional within the multidisciplinary
team to ensure best practice care is delivered.
Organise and run National Adult and Paediatric Advanced Life Support Courses, Immediate Life Support
and Immediate Life Support re-certification Courses, Paediatric Immediate Life Support and Paediatric
Immediate Life Support re-certification courses, European Trauma course, Healthcare Support Workers
course, Acute Illness Management course, deteriorating patient and Basic Life Support unsupervised.
Co-ordinate and deliver advanced clinical skills sessions including anaphylaxis management, acute coronary
syndrome, advanced airway management, paediatric study days and medical emergencies including
scenario training to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Deliver a full resuscitation induction programme to medical staff attending the Western Isles Hospital 3 / 4
times per year to include equipment familiarisation, recognition of the sick adult and child, adult and
paediatric life support, airway, management and introduction to the Acute Coronary Syndrome and Stroke
Integrated Care pathways.
Assist with medical education, which involves teaching PRHO’s clinical skills as Arterial Blood Gas
sampling, recording an ECG, venepuncture and cannulation, male urinary catheterisation and advanced
airway management.
Co-ordinate and deliver extended scope of practice training for nursing staff including recording an ECG,
venepunture, cannulation, male urinary and catheterisation.
Assess, evaluate and provide feedback on candidate skills, competencies and knowledge base during
teaching and training sessions.
Plan, evaluate and provide feedback on clinical emergencies, training incorporating the use of CD roms,
distance learning and e-learning for further information.
Co-ordinate research projects in resuscitation practice within NHS Western Isles and nationally as part of
the Scottish Resuscitation Group.
Undertake Cardiac Arrest Call audits and Emergency Trolley/Emergency Equipment audits throughout
NHS Western Isles.
Ensure knowledge base is current in conjunction with recent research and evidence-based findings.
Act as an expert resource guide for healthcare professionals regarding resuscitation and clinical skills.
Develop new, review and update existing policies regarding resuscitation and resuscitation issues ensuring
adherence to national resuscitation guidelines.
Encourage evidence-based practice as recommended by Nursing and Midwifery Council by utilising
current research findings and statistics.
Attend in hospital cardiac arrests. This role may involve supporting or effectively leading on and directing
the cardiac arrest team. Provide support and counselling to staff involved in resuscitation attempts. This will
include a debriefing session and discussion following each cardiac arrest with the members of
multidisciplinary team involved.
Determine requirements for and advise, recommend and provide resource material regarding resuscitation
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equipment suitability.
Ensure appropriate resuscitation drugs and equipment are standardised and available within each clinical
area.
Ensuring effective use of resources involving stock control and ordering of clinical materials required for
training.
Liaise with United Kingdom Resuscitation Council and other agencies related to resuscitation and clinical
skills.
Maintenance of accurate records in regard to training attendance, cardiac arrest log, cardiac arrest call outs,
minutes of meetings and training statistics.
Attend regular departmental meetings.
Attend regular organisational meetings.
Attend Scottish Resuscitation Group meetings.
Provide external resuscitation training as and when required.
Manage, co-ordinate and oversee the continuing professional development of the Clinical Skills Instructor
and Administrative Support for the Professional Practice Development Team.
Ensure legal and statutory requirements are met and that working conditions comply with health and safety
legislation.
Ensure that Human Resources policies and procedures are implemented fairly and consistently across all
areas of responsibility.
Set, monitor and improve standards for staff within area of responsibility.
Manage the budget for resuscitation training as allocated, and manage the budget from the income received
by running national advanced life support courses, ensuring compliance with the Health Boards standing
financial instructions.
6. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
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1st level of Nursing and Midwifery Council register.
Educated to degree level.
Excellent communication skills.
Extensive clinical experience in a critical care environment i.e. ITU, CCU, A&E, HDU.
Ability to work autonomously.
Possess current certificates in Advanced Life Support (ALS) and European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS).
Instructor for ALS and EPLS and desirable to have Generic Instructor Course (GIC) instructor status.
Registered Resuscitation Council (UK) Course Director.
Excellent knowledge regarding basic to advanced resuscitation.
Excellent planning and organisation skills to enhance and optimise the training programme development to
meet changing needs of clients as well as research and evidence-based practice.
Possess knowledge of local and national guidelines, policies, practices and procedures relating to
resuscitation and clinical skills.
Knowledge of current issues relating to resuscitation and clinical skills.
Excellent teaching and presentation skills.
Possess leadership, management and organisational skills.
Commitment to own professional development, which may include education at Masters Level or Post
Graduate certificate in Education, is desirable.
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Possess critical, analytical and problem solving skills.
Positive and pleasant attitude.
Ability to motivate others.
Good technical knowledge and skills.
Possess comprehensive IT skills.
7. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
The post holder will use a wide range of medical devices and I.T software :
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Defibrillator data card downloads.
Multimedia data projectors.
Desktop computer.
Laptop.
Utilisation of software packages, Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook, Internet and intranet..
Printer.
Movement of tables and chairs for teaching and training sessions.
Photocopier.
Clinical skills manikins.
Venepuncture and cannulation equipment.
Cardiac arrest trolleys.
Intravenous infusion devices.
ECG machines.
8. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS
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Demonstrate excellence in resuscitation procedures ensuring evidence based practice is followed by all
team members.
Manage on occasions Clinical Skills Instructor and Admin Support to Professional Practice Development
Team.
Provide independent consultation on matters regarding resuscitation to staff, parents/carers and outside
agencies ensuring adherence to national guidelines and standards.
Unsupervised teaching at all times but perform peer appraisal on a regular basis to assess teaching methods
and delivery.
Managerial decision making skills required to ensure effective administration for courses, including dealing
with the difficult/incompetent candidate.
Provision for decisions relating to appropriate training for healthcare professionals. This involves
assessment of work place and competencies and training required by staff.
Resource expert for hospital staff in relation to resuscitation matters.
Review resuscitation policies on a regular basis or as necessary depending on current research/evidence
based practice.
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9. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will develop effective communication strategies with a wide range of people to ensure delivery
of the resuscitation and clinical skills training programme and management of clinical emergencies. There will
be formal and informal communication via or with:
 Communicate with service staff via telecommunication network, email and on a personal basis.
 Plan, develop and deliver presentations.
 Provide empathy, counselling skills, reassurance and sensitive verbal communication skills to staff
involved in resuscitation attempts and those attending training/teaching sessions.
 Communicate effectively with all members of the resuscitation/clinical skills and nursing and midwifery
practice development teams.
 Verbal communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team regarding the changing culture of
resuscitation, this may lead to conflict of opinion.
 Candidates.
 Patients
 Heads of department.
 External agencies.
 Resuscitation Committee.
 Educational institutions and bodies.
 Members of the Scottish Resuscitation Group.
 Administration/clerical staff.
 Faculty members involved in Advanced Life Support courses.
 Relatives/carers.
 Liaise with company representatives with regard to new products available for resuscitation and clinical
skills teaching.
10. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
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Dealing with staff post resuscitation attempt regarding emotional, ethical legal issues and also Do Not
Resuscitate orders.
Effective time management skills required in order to ensure effective utilisation of designed training,
administrative and clinical time.
Continuous assessment and evaluation of candidate’s skills and knowledge, demands high levels of
concentration for long periods of time.
Appraisal of the difficult or challenging candidate on training sessions.
Provide candidates and healthcare professionals attending teaching sessions with unplanned and emotional
issues regarding resuscitation with advice, support and reassurance.
Physical demands, which includes the movement of heavy equipment, physically demonstrating
resuscitation procedures and technical skills.
Transportation of heavy resuscitation equipment to other hospitals and departments within the organisation
as required.
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Preparation and closure of training sessions.
Meeting deadlines to ensure timely completion of reports, training and presentations.
High levels of concentration required for managerial meetings.
Driving to meetings, courses and training sessions within the organisation. This varies depending on
requirements to meet the needs of the service.
Keyboard skills, which involves using a desktop and laptop computer.
11. STANDARD ELEMENTS
Confidentiality
Comply with all approved NHSWI Policies and Procedures.
Comply with NHSWI Communication Strategy and Media Strategy.
This involves taking the necessary precautions when transmitting information only disclosing it to those who have the
right and need to know it.
All personal health information is held under strict legal and ethical obligations of confidentiality.
NHS staff must follow guidance (NHS Code of Practice on Protecting Patient Confidentiality) before disclosing any
patient information. All staff must respect confidentiality of all matters that they may learn relating to their employment,
other members of staff, patients and their families.
Health and Safety:
Assist in maintaining own and others’ health, safety and security.
This involves:
a) Complying with Board health and safety policies, procedures and participating in mandatory training.
b) Maintaining a safe working environment and reporting any issues of concern as appropriate.
NHS Western Isles attaches the greatest importance to the health and safety of its employees. It is the Board policy to do
all that is reasonable to prevent personal injury and hazard to health by protecting staff and others including the public
from foreseeable hazards compatible with the provision of proper services to patients. The Board expects its entire staff
to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at
work. More detailed information is given in departmental safety policies where appropriate.
Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights.
This involves:
a) Acting in ways consistent with the Board’s policies and procedures.
b) Treating those you come into contact with equitably and with respect.
c) Recognising the need for aids or adaptations.
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12. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT
A separate job description will need to be signed off by each jobholder to whom the job
description applies.
I, (Print Name)
confirm that the job description and person
specification attached have been discussed with me and are an accurate and up-to-date account
of the duties and responsibilities and skills/qualifications required to undertake the post.
Job Holder’s Signature:
Date:
Head of Department Signature:
Date:
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NHS WESTERN ISLES - PERSON SPECIFICATION GUIDANCE
Job Title:
Resuscitation Training Officer & Clinical Skills Facilitator
Department:
Professional Practice Development
Location:
Clinical Skills, WIH
FACTOR
ESSENTIAL
5 years Post Registration
EXPERIENCE
Previous experience as a resuscitation officer
Registered Nurse or Health Care Professional
QUALIFICATIONS
TRAINING
RESEARCH
PUBLICATIONS
Masters qualification
ALS
KNOWLEDGE
AND SKILLS
EPLS
Generic instructor
Good communication
DISPOSITION
Approachable
Skilled in delivering training
Full and valid driving license
OTHER
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DESIRABLE
Previous
appointment as a
training officer
Teaching
qualification