Resuscitation Officer

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Colney; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Resuscitation Officer for the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital. The role involves planning and implementing resuscitation training for staff, auditing resuscitation attempts, and providing care in emergency situations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, adhere to professional standards, and work collaboratively within the trust's multidisciplinary environment. Flexible working hours and a supportive career development program are part of the benefits offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

On‑site Nursery

Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support

Qualifications

• Ability to manage own workload and responsibilities.
• Adherence to local Trust policies and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement resuscitation training for staff.
• Audit resuscitation attempts and equipment.
• Attend patients in arrest situations.

Job description

We are looking for a new Resuscitation Officer to join our team here at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital.

The post holder will be expected to work with a minimum of supervision and to co-ordinate their activities in order to support the Lead Resuscitation Officer(s) in ensuring that an efficient resuscitation service is provided to the Trust. This will include managing their own workload, time, clinical and divisional responsibilities.

Duties

• Plan, organise and implement resuscitation training for all staff within the Trust; assist the Lead Resuscitation Officer(s) in the development of policies, procedures and equipment specifications relating to resuscitation.
• Adhere to local Trust policies, professional standards and Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.
• Participate in the audit of resuscitation attempts, equipment and ReSPECT orders.
• Carry a cardiac arrest bleep and attend patients in peri‑arrest and arrest situations.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
• On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Samantha Walley
Job title: Matron
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01603 286651