Job summary
The Resuscitation Training Officer will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive training portfolio--including BLS, ILS, and simulation--ensuring all instruction aligns with Resuscitation Council (UK) standards and Trust policy. Beyond education, the post holder will drive service quality by conducting critical audits on equipment, EWS, and ReSPECT, while contributing expert clinical research and data to incident investigations and policy updates. By supporting the Resuscitation Manager in training needs analysis and report generation, this role ensures the Trust maintains a robust, compliant, and evidence-based response to physical health emergencies.
Main duties of the job
The Resuscitation Officer is responsible for delivering a comprehensive range of training--including CPR, BLS, ILS, First Aid, and simulation--to ensure staff meet the clinical standards set by the Resuscitation Council (UK), CQC, and other regulatory bodies. Beyond education, the role provides expert professional support to foster a patient-focused emergency response and contributes to the continuous review of vital safety frameworks, such as NEWS2 and PEWS, to enhance clinical governance across the Trust.
About us
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a leading NHS Mental Health Trust in the South East of England. We are committed to delivering high-quality services to the patients, carers, and communities we serve. As part of our commitment to excellence, we strive to be a place where both patients and staff feel proud to recommend our services to their loved ones.
Join us in making a difference by contributing your skills and dedication to improving the health and well-being of our communities, as well as:
- Career Growth:This role offers opportunities for development, and you will be part of a team committed to excellence in service delivery.
- Impact:Your work will directly contribute to the efficiency and quality of medical staffing services within a large NHS Trust.
- Supportive Environment: Work within a supportive team that values collaboration, attention to detail, and high standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Resuscitation Officer will be responsible for the delivery of training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support (BLS), Immediate Life Support (ILS) and First Aid training to appropriate staff groups within the Trust
- Responsible for delivery simulation training across the organisation
- To provide professional and personal support to other members of the Trust thereby creating a resuscitation response which is patient focused and meets the appropriate standards of the Resuscitation Council (UK), NHSLA, NICE, Nuco, QCQ, HSE and the clinical governance aspects within the Trust
- To contribute to the review and maintenance of an appropriate National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS), Paediatric Early Warning Scores (PEWS) within the Trust that meets the needs of patients and staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Resuscitation Officer will be responsible for the delivery of training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support (BLS), Immediate Life Support (ILS) and First Aid training to appropriate staff groups within the Trust
- Responsible for delivery simulation training across the organisation
- To provide professional and personal support to other members of the Trust thereby creating a resuscitation response which is patient focused and meets the appropriate standards of the Resuscitation Council (UK), NHSLA, NICE, Nuco, QCQ, HSE and the clinical governance aspects within the Trust
- To contribute to the review and maintenance of an appropriate National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS), Paediatric Early Warning Scores (PEWS) within the Trust that meets the needs of patients and staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience
- Teaching qualification - PTTLS/ Level 3/5 Education and Training or equivalent
- Experience in training in BLS, ILS and simulation to registered and nonregistered staff
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate current clinical credibility and competence
- Evidence of organising and delivering resuscitation courses and mock scenarios, and leading the delivery of them
- Experience of managing training resources and equipment
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues and in particular, risk management, NHSLA, CQC and NEWS2, PEWS requirements, as they apply to resuscitation and first aid at work
- Extensive experience of designing, developing and delivering resuscitation and first aid training events to staff at all levels
- Experience in facilitation and coaching
- Undertake surveys and audits to ensure compliance with Trust and external requirements in resuscitation and first aid training, in accordance with the Trust's relevant policies and as directed
- Undertake regular quality assurance checks of the resuscitation and first aid training processes and equipment, in accordance with the relevant Trust policies
- Participate in audits as required or directed by external agencies in matters of resuscitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience
- Teaching qualification - PTTLS/ Level 3/5 Education and Training or equivalent
- Experience in training in BLS, ILS and simulation to registered and nonregistered staff
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate current clinical credibility and competence
- Evidence of organising and delivering resuscitation courses and mock scenarios, and leading the delivery of them
- Experience of managing training resources and equipment
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues and in particular, risk management, NHSLA, CQC and NEWS2, PEWS requirements, as they apply to resuscitation and first aid at work
- Extensive experience of designing, developing and delivering resuscitation and first aid training events to staff at all levels
- Experience in facilitation and coaching
- Undertake surveys and audits to ensure compliance with Trust and external requirements in resuscitation and first aid training, in accordance with the Trust's relevant policies and as directed
- Undertake regular quality assurance checks of the resuscitation and first aid training processes and equipment, in accordance with the relevant Trust policies
- Participate in audits as required or directed by external agencies in matters 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).
