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Oxford Health NHS Trust

Resuscitation Officer

The closing date is 05 October 2025

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Job summary

We are recruiting for a part timeResuscitation Officer to join our team and support planning, organisation and delivery of basic life support, intermediate life support, advanced life support and associated training throughout the Trust.

This is an ideal role for an experienced, skilled and enthusiastic registered health professional with demonstrable involvement and interest in resuscitation practice, education and/or the care of deteriorating patients.

You'll be delivering resuscitation training and work with managers and clinicians to optimise the uptake of resuscitation training for all staff groups. You'll also contribute to planning, development and evaluation of educational strategies at the Trust.

If you are ready for a challenging and very satisfying role where you can contribute to service development and make a difference for patients and staff, we would like you to join our team!

This role is being offered as part time (minimum of 22.5 hours per week) however we do have flexibility to offer up to 37.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

  • Deliver OHFT resuscitation training, to include teaching and assessing small groups using current recognised resuscitation teaching methods during training sessions.
  • With the support of the Senior and Lead Resuscitation Officer, participate in the provision of accredited Resuscitation Council (UK) (RCUK) courses in the Trust. In particular RCUK Immediate Life Support (ILS).
  • Provide guidance to Trust staff on the level of training required and work with colleagues to ensure these needs are met.
  • With the support of the Senior and Lead Resuscitation Officer work with managers and clinicians to optimise the uptake of resuscitation training for all staff groups, in line with Trust policy and to comply with National Guidelines.
  • Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of educational strategies for resuscitation, to include the development of training for all disciplines within the Trust.
  • Maintain accurate records of all training provided.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-CS7396246

Job locations

Unipart House

Garsington Road

Oxford

OX4 2PG


Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Interviews for this role will be held on Friday 17 October. The interview duration will be 60 minutes and the format will include delivering a 15-minute Teaching Session on 'How to perform chest compressions on a manikin' using the 4 stage approach. Equipment will be provided and interviewers will be the people you are teaching.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Interviews for this role will be held on Friday 17 October. The interview duration will be 60 minutes and the format will include delivering a 15-minute Teaching Session on 'How to perform chest compressions on a manikin' using the 4 stage approach. Equipment will be provided and interviewers will be the people you are teaching.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC, ODP, HCPC, or equivalent professional qualification
  • ILS Instructor Potential/ Instructor/ teaching qualification

Desirable

  • Current ALS or EPLS/APLS Provider/ instructor certification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines

Experience

Essential

  • Ongoing involvement in resuscitation training & assessment without supervision
  • Ability to use computer skills showing a familiarity with outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel.

Desirable

  • Involved with training & development of resuscitation trainers
  • Able to manage unannounced drills and audit
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC, ODP, HCPC, or equivalent professional qualification
  • ILS Instructor Potential/ Instructor/ teaching qualification

Desirable

  • Current ALS or EPLS/APLS Provider/ instructor certification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines

Experience

Essential

  • Ongoing involvement in resuscitation training & assessment without supervision
  • Ability to use computer skills showing a familiarity with outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel.

Desirable

  • Involved with training & development of resuscitation trainers
  • Able to manage unannounced drills and audit

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Unipart House

Garsington Road

Oxford

OX4 2PG


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Unipart House

Garsington Road

Oxford

OX4 2PG


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Resuscitation Officer

Samantha Buck

samantha.buck@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07990527452

Details

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-CS7396246

Job locations

Unipart House

Garsington Road

Oxford

OX4 2PG


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