Job summary
Join Our Resuscitation Team - Make a Real Difference!
Are you passionate about saving lives and shaping the future of emergency care? This is your chance to be part of an exceptional team at the heart of our Trust.
As a key member of the Resuscitation Team, you'll work alongside the Lead Resuscitation Practitioner to deliver a first-class, Trust-wide resuscitation service. Your role will include:
- Designing and delivering dynamic training programmes for staff of all grades - from basic life support to advanced skills in adult, maternal, and paediatric care.
- Responding to cardiac arrests and medical emergencies, providing expert clinical support and guidance when it matters most.
- Monitoring team performance and ensuring best practice in line with Resuscitation Council UK standards.
This is an opportunity to develop your expertise, influence patient safety, and make a tangible impact every day.
*Please note we have the following positions available -
1 x permanent, 30 hours per week
1 x 12 month fixed term, 37.5 hour per week
Main duties of the job
Deliver and Evaluate Training: Plan, organise, and deliver Trust-wide resuscitation training for all staff groups, ensuring compliance with national and international guidelines. Maintain Clinical Expertise: Attend cardiac arrests and medical emergencies, provide advanced life support interventions, and offer leadership and expert advice during and after events. Monitor Standards and Equipment: Audit clinical areas, ensure resuscitation equipment is safe and ready for use, and escalate any deficiencies or risks appropriately. Support Service Development: Assist in policy development, manage projects, maintain accurate training records, and contribute to audits, research, and service improvement initiatives. Promote Best Practice and Communication: Disseminate evidence-based updates, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and represent the Resuscitation Service at meetings and courses.
About us
Our Resuscitation Team is a small, dedicated, and highly motivated group committed to delivering exceptional training and education across the Trust. They combine expertise with enthusiasm, ensuring staff are confident and prepared to respond in critical situations. Dynamic, friendly, and passionate about patient safety, the team not only provides high-quality resuscitation training but also supports best practice in clinical areas, making a real difference when it matters most.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description, including the main responsibilities of the role, as well as the person specification, is attached to the details of the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description, including the main responsibilities of the role, as well as the person specification, is attached to the details of the job advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RN / ODP / Paramedic or equivalent professional Healthcare role
- ILS / PILS provider or pre hospital equivalent
- Evidence of ability to teach resuscitation to multi-professional groups
Desirable
- ALS Instructor or ALS Instructor Candidate (IC) status
- Immediate Life Support / Paediatric Immediate Life Support Instructor Status
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience within an acute or critical healthcare setting, including experience of managing cardiac arrests
- Basic Information Technology Skills e.g. use of Power Point Presentations
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out audits
- Experience of using IT Databases
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of contemporary resuscitation issues, including Resus Council UK and European Resus Council guidelines and recommendations
- Knowledge of NHS governance and standards relevant to resus training and practice
Desirable
- Awareness of legal aspects of resuscitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RN / ODP / Paramedic or equivalent professional Healthcare role
- ILS / PILS provider or pre hospital equivalent
- Evidence of ability to teach resuscitation to multi-professional groups
Desirable
- ALS Instructor or ALS Instructor Candidate (IC) status
- Immediate Life Support / Paediatric Immediate Life Support Instructor Status
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience within an acute or critical healthcare setting, including experience of managing cardiac arrests
- Basic Information Technology Skills e.g. use of Power Point Presentations
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out audits
- Experience of using IT Databases
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of contemporary resuscitation issues, including Resus Council UK and European Resus Council guidelines and recommendations
- Knowledge of NHS governance and standards relevant to resus training and practice
Desirable
- Awareness of legal aspects of resuscitation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
