Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Resuscitation Officer Band 6

The closing date is 15 August 2025

Job summary

Band 6: £38,682 - £46,580

Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours Monday-Friday per rota

Location: Based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth

Contract: Substantive

Please note, this vacancy is only open to internal applications from Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity is available to recruit into a role as a Band 6 Resuscitation Officer, to join the resuscitation training department in Learning Education & Development. This is a full time post, working 37.5 hours, on a Monday to Friday working pattern.The purpose of this role is to:

  • provide comprehensive & high quality resuscitation training to the multi-disciplinary team,
  • assist in various audits within the department, participate in cardiac arrest follow up and data collection for the National Cardiac Arrest Audit (NCAA),
  • to attend 2222 cardiac arrest calls (when able) & emergency response to the grounds and external buildings,
  • support in the provision of quality assurance of resuscitation practice and equipment across the Organisation.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Details

Date posted

18 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1599T

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital,

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Hampshire

PO6 3LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Resuscitation Department is seeking an experienced registered practitioner, with clinical expertise working in a high acuity or acute setting. We seek an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with a passion for education & Resuscitation Practice, to support in the delivery of high quality education, and quality assurance of resuscitation practice at PHU. An individual with experience in delivering Resuscitation Council UK courses, particularly Immediate Life Support is highly desirable. Opportunity to undertake an Advanced Life Support Course will be available.

The post holder will support with audit, including the National Cardiac Arrest Audit data collection. The successful applicant will be expected to also attend 2222 cardiac arrest calls when able, and be an active member of the the Emergency Response Team, providing 2222 response to the grounds and external buildings. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, organised, and ready for the challenge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Resuscitation Department is seeking an experienced registered practitioner, with clinical expertise working in a high acuity or acute setting. We seek an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with a passion for education & Resuscitation Practice, to support in the delivery of high quality education, and quality assurance of resuscitation practice at PHU. An individual with experience in delivering Resuscitation Council UK courses, particularly Immediate Life Support is highly desirable. Opportunity to undertake an Advanced Life Support Course will be available.

The post holder will support with audit, including the National Cardiac Arrest Audit data collection. The successful applicant will be expected to also attend 2222 cardiac arrest calls when able, and be an active member of the the Emergency Response Team, providing 2222 response to the grounds and external buildings. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, organised, and ready for the challenge.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current RN +/- RN, registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications
  • BSc Degree in relevant field
  • Experience in delivery of education (formal or informal)
  • Delivery of resuscitation specific education including Basic Life Support and Immediate Life Support instructor status.
  • Evidence of experience in undertaking a variety of clinical skills procedures including chest compressions, the use of a bag-valve mask (two-person technique), IV drug administration and other relevant skill practices.
  • Evidence of recent CPD
  • Managing resources and contributing to departmental budget
  • Evidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources
  • An awareness of research and evidence-based practice relevant to clinical area

Desirable

  • Computer literate
  • Qualification in education
  • Advanced Life Support Provider

Experience

Essential

  • Experience >2 years working at Band 5 level, in a high acuity or acute setting
  • Experience delivering resuscitation council UK courses

Desirable

  • Clinically competent at Band 5.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Teaching and mentoring skills
  • Team building skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
  • Organisational skills and able to work as part of a team
  • Able to support development of others
  • Articulate and knowledgeable of current resuscitation guidelines
  • Health promotion
  • Ability to adapt to change within working situation
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current RN +/- RN, registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications
  • BSc Degree in relevant field
  • Experience in delivery of education (formal or informal)
  • Delivery of resuscitation specific education including Basic Life Support and Immediate Life Support instructor status.
  • Evidence of experience in undertaking a variety of clinical skills procedures including chest compressions, the use of a bag-valve mask (two-person technique), IV drug administration and other relevant skill practices.
  • Evidence of recent CPD
  • Managing resources and contributing to departmental budget
  • Evidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources
  • An awareness of research and evidence-based practice relevant to clinical area

Desirable

  • Computer literate
  • Qualification in education
  • Advanced Life Support Provider

Experience

Essential

  • Experience >2 years working at Band 5 level, in a high acuity or acute setting
  • Experience delivering resuscitation council UK courses

Desirable

  • Clinically competent at Band 5.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Teaching and mentoring skills
  • Team building skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
  • Organisational skills and able to work as part of a team
  • Able to support development of others
  • Articulate and knowledgeable of current resuscitation guidelines
  • Health promotion
  • Ability to adapt to change within working situation

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital,

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Hampshire

PO6 3LY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital,

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Hampshire

PO6 3LY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Resuscitation and Simulation

Lisa Toft

lisa.toft@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

18 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1599T

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital,

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Hampshire

PO6 3LY


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