West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 8a - Deteriorating Patient Education Lead, Deteriorating Team
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Deteriorating Patient Education Lead
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic clinical leader to join our Deteriorating Patient Team as the Deteriorating Patient Education Lead. This exciting role will lead the development, delivery and continuous improvement of education and training programmes that support the prevention, recognition, escalation and management of the deteriorating patient across the Trust. You will provide expert leadership in resuscitation practice, simulation training, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes for patients.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, credible and influential registered healthcare professional with significant experience in acute care, resuscitation and clinical education. The successful candidate will be passionate about developing others, driving innovation and embedding evidence-based practice.
The role is primarily Monday to Friday; however, flexibility is required to support training delivery, simulation programmes and service needs across all Trust sites. Full details will be discussed at interview.
Key Responsibilities
As the Deteriorating Patient Education Lead, you will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of Trust-wide education and training programmes focused on the recognition, escalation and management of deteriorating patients, including resuscitation and cardiac arrest prevention. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote best practice, improve patient safety and support excellent clinical outcomes.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Leading resuscitation training
- Simulation-based education
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Audits
- Service development projects
Ensuring compliance with mandatory training standards, providing expert clinical resuscitation advice, contributing to incident investigations, supporting policy development and helping shape the Trust's strategic approach to deteriorating patient care.
Requirements
We are looking for an experienced registered healthcare professional with a strong background in acute care, resuscitation and clinical education. You will have excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills, the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, and a passion for developing staff and improving patient outcomes. The successful candidate will be an innovative, motivated and credible clinical leader who can inspire others and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
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Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our Vision and Values
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
Flexible Working Options
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
Support for Applicants
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Tracy Miller
- Job Title: Deteriorating Patient Lead
- Email Address: Tracy.miller5@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 07483 707585
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