237870 Senior Resuscitation Officer (AP)

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Senior Resuscitation Officer

St Johns Hospital

Band 7 (37 hours)

Permanent Contract

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced, and highly motivated practitioner to join our Resuscitation Team to train and support staff working in NHS Lo

thian’s acute and primary care settings. You will be responsible for the line management of band 6 Resuscitation Officers

Our dedicated Resuscitation training facility at St Johns has recently been incorporated into a newly designed and refurbished education suite including full simulation and debrief facilities, sim ward, numerous additional breakout and clinical skills rooms including wellbeing space

The successful applicant will have excellent communication and time management skills with previous experience in education, supporting clinical staff and in treating the deteriorating sick patient with extensive knowledge of an A-E assessment and SBAR. You must be a certified RCUK ALS or EPALS instructor.

Informal Enquiries To

Stephen Hartley, Lead Resuscitation Officer, Strategic Team Lead, Clinical Education Phone 07977 300 722

Email

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