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Assistant Practitioner
The closing date is 20 October 2026
An exciting opportunity hasarisen for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join the Cardiac ArrestPrevention (CAP) Team. The cardiac arrest prevention team provides acomprehensive service for the organisation including a significant trainingprogram for all clinical staff from basic through to advanced courses.
The teams main focus is toeliminate avoidable cardiac arrest through extensive audit programmes, rapidcase reviews of any unexpected death or potential failure to rescue, teachingand providing professional support to clinical areas and individuals.
In addition to this the teamprovides professional advice in relation to cardiac arrest prevention and resuscitation,coordinates the procurement of equipment and organization of the hospitalemergency teams.
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Main duties of the job
The team plays a significant rolein patient safety and is involved in proactively managing risk in relation tocardiac arrest prevention & resuscitation. The post holder will beresponsible for the delivery of cardiac arrest prevention & resuscitationtraining across the organisation and will assist with the delivery of astrategy that will enable staff to deliver high quality resuscitation care.
About us
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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Job responsibilities
Deliver effective cardiac arrestprevention training programs across the organisation.
Assist the Lead Nurse with dutiesthat will enable the effective running of the cardiac arrest preventionservice.
Contribute to the development ofprojects and strategy by leading on an identified aspect of cardiac arrestprevention or resuscitation practice.
Identify and proactively managecardiac arrest prevention related risk
Provide resuscitation anddeteriorating patient training
Support the sisters/charge nursesin the delivery of the service
Assist with the delivery ofprojects, under the direction of a sister/charge nurse, as required
Assist with audit, under thedirection of a sister/charge nurse, as required
Provide advice in relation tobasic resuscitation or deteriorating patient enquires from clinical staff and
refer complex enquiries to asister/charge nurse
Person Specification
Special Requirements
- Ability to travel frequently between hospital sites
Special Skills & Knowledge
- Ability to communicate with senior clinical staff with confidence Ability to convey information in an easy to understand manner
Qualifications
- Foundation degree in health and Social care ( or willing to work towards) Willing to undertake an ILS Willing to undertake an ILS instructor course
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
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At County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for our Specialty Doctors in Emergency Medicine. Our commitment to professional development is evident through flexible working hours, opportunities for research funding, and a culture that encourages continuous learning and collaboration within a dedicated team. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community while advancing your career in a vibrant healthcare setting.
