Resuscitation and Simulation Practitioner

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 6 adult resuscitation practitioner to join their Resuscitation and Simulation Department. In this full-time role across multiple acute hospital sites, you will provide a comprehensive resuscitation service and deliver training to staff and external candidates. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and interpersonal skills, and play a vital part in clinical emergency responses. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to patient care and clinical effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and confident individual.
• Ability to provide direct and indirect clinical care.
• Experience in delivering resuscitation training across multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the Resuscitation Service Team Lead in delivering a comprehensive service.
• Monitor and improve standards of care through audit and teaching.
• Participate in cardiac arrest/emergency team responses effectively.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Motivation

Education

Band 6 adult resuscitation practitioner certification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 adult resuscitation practitioner role within the Resuscitation and Simulation Department at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. This is a cross‑site, full‑time post working across multiple acute hospital sites and satellite units.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive and cohesive resuscitation service by supporting the Resuscitation Service Team Lead.
• Deliver resuscitation training (basic to advanced life support) to all grades of staff and external candidates.
• Monitor and improve standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence‑based practice and teaching.
• Provide direct and indirect clinical care, ensuring the needs of the patient are central to service delivery.
• Participate in cardiac arrest/emergency team responses, offering clinical expertise and support.
• Collect, collate and present data for national and local audits at appropriate forums.
• Support the wider resuscitation team and range of services across multiple sites.
• Actively contribute to clinical effectiveness processes within the service.
• Develop professionally to become an instructor and take part in learning opportunities in resuscitation practice and education.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Band 6 adult resuscitation practitioner.
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated, confident and flexible.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.