Sister/Charge Nurse, Cardiac Arrest Prevention Team

team plays a significant role in patient safety and is involved in proactively

managing risk in relation to cardiac arrest prevention & resuscitation. The

post holder will be responsible for the delivery of cardiac arrest prevention

& resuscitation training across the organisation and will assist with the

delivery of a strategy that will enable staff to deliver high quality

resuscitation care

Deliver effective cardiac arrest prevention training

programs across the organisation.

Assist the Lead Nurse with duties that will enable the

effective running of the cardiac arrest prevention service.

Contribute to the development of projects and strategy by

leading on an identified aspect of cardiac arrest prevention or resuscitation

practice.

Identify and proactively manage cardiac arrest prevention

related risk

Act as an expert resource for cardiac arrest prevention and

resuscitation related issues.

review any unexpected deaths within the

organisation in order to identify any learning opportunities and identify any

potential patient safety concerns. Following these reviews the post holder will

provide any neccessary support to the relevant care groups

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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Qualifications

Desirable: - Teaching qualification (ENB 998, cert ed desirable) or significant teaching experience; - ALS Instructor or instructor candidate desirable

Special Skills & Knowledge

Desirable: - Teaching qualification (998 or C&G) or relevant teaching experience

Special Requirements

Essential: - Ability to travel frequently between hospital sites

Experience

Essential: - Relevant experience in a critical care environment (A&E, ITU, CCU, Anaesthetics) including significant exposure to cardiac arrest prevention/resuscitation.

Statutory Registration

Essential: - Full NMC Registration