Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Assistant Resuscitation Officer

The closing date is 17 July 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a vacancy of Assistant Resuscitation Officer to work alongside a variety of specialties within the Trust, supporting training and clinical issues.

The post holder must have the ability to work as part of a team and possesses good organisational and time management skills.

The successful post holder will support the development of the resuscitation services agenda. It is expected that the post holder will hold a Resuscitation Council (UK) instructor certificate in either Advanced Life Support (ALS), Immediate Life Support (ILS), European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) or Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS), andpossess good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

The successful candidate will be able to work on their own initiative as well as within a team and must also possess good IT skills. You will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for service, quality and teaching.

Main duties of the job

Work with the Deteriorating Patient & Resuscitation Team (DP&RT) to support resus training and offer clinical expertise relating to resuscitation across the organisation.

Provide support for the Emergency Medical Response Team (EMRT) when required.

Facilitate provision, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of resuscitation training programmes for all grades of SWB staff within agreed service level agreements.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-CO-7246457

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Lyndon

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC/HCPC Registered Nurse/Paramedic/ODP

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience in an acute setting

Desirable

  • ALS/EPALS/ILS/PILS Instructor
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC/HCPC Registered Nurse/Paramedic/ODP

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience in an acute setting

Desirable

  • ALS/EPALS/ILS/PILS Instructor

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Lyndon

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Lyndon

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resuscitation Officer

Rachel Andrews

rachel.andrews1@nhs.net

07976499385

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-CO-7246457

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Lyndon

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Supporting documents

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