Resuscitation Facilitator

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Doncaster is seeking an enthusiastic Resuscitation Facilitator to join their Learning and Development Team. This role involves delivering training in Resuscitation, Clinical Skills, and First Aid, along with developing training programs. Candidates should have relevant nursing registrations and a teaching qualification. The position promises a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing patient care quality and professional development. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education and skilled in effective communication.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Supportive and innovative team environment

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PTTLS) required.
• Experience of working in Resuscitation Training or similar.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support training in Resuscitation, Clinical Skills, and First Aid.
• Develop and evaluate training programs meeting Trust standards.
• Supervise and support delegates, creating an engaging learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Ability to organise a busy schedule

Passion for education and training

Education

Nurse or Nurse Associate registered with NMC

Recognised teaching qualification (PTTLS)

Job description

Resuscitation Facilitator

The closing date is 31 December 2025.

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Resuscitation Facilitator (Band 5) to join our Learning and Development Team within the People and Organisational Development Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality training across Resuscitation, Clinical Skills, First Aid. You will support the delivery of Immediate Life Support (ILS), Community Life Support (CLS), and other clinical training programmes, while also contributing to the wider Learning and Development portfolio. Working collaboratively with Training Leads, Instructors, Service Users, and Subject Matter Experts, you will help shape and deliver engaging training that supports staff development and ultimately improves patient care.

Main duties of the job

You will deliver and support training in Resuscitation, Clinical Skills, and First Aid across the Trust, working towards becoming an accredited RC(UK) ILS Instructor and First Aid Instructor within your first year. In addition, you will help develop and evaluate training to meet Trust standards and national requirements, deputise for the Lead Facilitator in meetings as required, and contribute to policies, procedures, and audits.

You will supervise and support delegates and colleagues, creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that encourages participation. You'll keep up to date with innovations in training delivery, using a wide range of learning technologies to enhance the learner experience. We seek someone passionate about education, training, and improving patient outcomes, with strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to organise a busy schedule. Commitment to professional development and maintaining registration is essential, as is working independently and collaboratively. If you don't hold a teaching qualification, you'll begin one within six months. We support staff to grow and thrive, offering nationally recognised accreditation in Resuscitation and First Aid, while working across a variety of services to develop a broad & valuable skillset. You will be part a supportive, innovative team dedicated to improving care quality across the Trust.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

Job responsibilities

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Nurse or Nurse Associate registered with NMC
• Recognised teaching qualification i.e. PTTLS
• Relevant experience of working Resuscitation Training, or other training

Training

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Evidence of previous delivery of training
• Evidence of developing training
• Evidence of up-to-date MAST Training

Experience

• Appropriate demonstratable experience of working in a clinical setting.
• Experience of coaching
• Experience of dealing with acutely unwell patients, working with resuscitation services/trainers

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Resuscitation Council Guidance
• Ability to work within a team and autonomously
• Already nominated to become a RC(UK) ILS 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.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT