About the team

The resuscitation training department consists of a team of both adult and paediatric resuscitation officers from a variety of clinical backgrounds, course administrator, course coordinator and both adult and paediatric lead resuscitation officers. 

What do we do?

• We offer a wide range of resuscitation training courses for internal and external candidates which follow National Resuscitation Guidelines. 
• We provide resuscitation training to all members of the multidisciplinary team and have robust resuscitation training programmes for trainee doctors.
• We work in line with evidence based  guidelines and research from the Resuscitation Council (UK), Nursing and Midwifery Council, British Medical Association, Healthcare Professions Council and the British Heart Foundation.
• We lead and manage a variety of resuscitation related projects which includes performing resuscitation audits.
• We attend and provide expertise at 2222 calls across both the QMC and City hospitals and provide leadership in the management of the acutely deteriorating patient and cardiac arrests. 
• We act as a resource of advice and guidance to all staff across the Trust in relation to resuscitation queries.
• We continually review current research and evidence to improve standards and practice in consultation with the Resuscitation Committee. 
• We network with other hospital trusts' resuscitation departments and emergency care providers.