Physical Health & Resuscitation Officer
The closing date is 29 March 2026
Job summary
This post is only open to current employees of the Trust.
An exciting development opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Workforce, Training and Education Team.
We are offering a temporary sixmonth secondment for a fulltime Band 6 Resuscitation and Physical Health Officer. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering highquality training in resuscitation and clinical skills across the organisation.
This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific purpose that we anticipate will be required for 6 months. We reserve the right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice.
You must have read and understood the terms of the Trusts secondment policy and gained permission from your Line Manager to undertake the secondment before applying.
We are seeking individuals who are committed, enthusiastic and proactive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential, along with the confidence to work with minimal supervision while ensuring consistent, highquality, learnerfocused education.
This role will require travel across the county including Herefordshire.
Main duties of the job
The role involves delivering training to a range of clinical and non clinical staff across the organisation. You will be involved in preparing teaching materials, running simulations, and supporting learners during practical skills sessions. It will involve managing your own workload and contributing to the smooth running of the Resuscitation and Physical Health Team. The role will also include participation and offering advice to regular commitment meetings.
This role also includes maintaining training equipment, ensuring clinical competencies are met, contributing to clinical governance, and providing expert advice on resuscitation and physical health practices. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety, improve learning outcomes, and uphold excellence in clinical standards.
It will require countywide travelling to venues as well as ward areas to support staff with clinical audits and providing debriefs.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
Date posted
13 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Secondment
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-2110
Job locations
Kings Court 1
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
WR5 1JR
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Kings Court 1
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
WR5 1JR
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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