Resuscitation Officer

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Resuscitation Officer, responsible for delivering essential training and support in resuscitation techniques. This role involves working closely with clinical staff and participating in emergency situations, ensuring high standards of care and training are maintained. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

Occupational health services

Staff discounts on shopping

Technology purchase schemes

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Assist in planning and delivering resuscitation training.
• Support Senior Resuscitation Officer with advice on techniques.
• Attend medical emergencies and cardiac arrests.

Responsibilities

• Provide resuscitation training and education.
• Act as a member of the cardiac arrest team.
• Deliver ALS cover at DDC Nightingale hospital.

Skills

Resuscitation Training

Clinical Support

Technical Support

Education

Basic and Advanced Life Support Certification

Immediate Life Support Certification

Paediatric Immediate Life Support Certification

Job description

Go back Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Resuscitation Officer

The closing date is 20 May 2025

• To provide resuscitation training and education within the guidelines of the Trust Resuscitation Training Policy and the Resuscitation Council (UK).
• To provide clinical and technical support and advice when acting as a member of the cardiac arrest team.
• To provide ALS cover at DDC Nightingale hospital, which will involve some weekend work.

Main duties of the job

For more details about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team dedicated to helping our patients stay healthy when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we employ over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which serve more than 615,000 people across an area of over 2,000 square miles, include emergency, specialist, and general medical services at North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

We also provide integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home visits. Our services extend to primary care, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

With state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to universities, we are at the forefront of research and innovation, providing world-class care to our communities.

Now is an exciting time to join us as we continue to develop and shape our services through ongoing integration efforts.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

More about the role

The post holder will:

• Assist in planning, administering, and delivering training on all aspects of resuscitation, including Basic and Advanced Life Support (ALS), Immediate Life Support (ILS), Paediatric Immediate Life Support (pILS), and European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS). Training will be provided to clinical staff, students, qualified and unqualified nurses, paramedics, hospital personnel, and community members.
• Support the Senior Resuscitation Officer in providing professional advice on resuscitation techniques and equipment, and participate in reviewing and auditing hospital resuscitation procedures.
• Attend medical emergencies and cardiac arrests to support staff during and after these events.
• Provide ALS cover at CDC Nightingale Hospital, which involves some weekend work.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information, contact: Dave Robinson, Senior Resuscitation Officer, at 01392 408594 or [e-mail]

Please note previous candidates need not reapply. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract. NHS employees may consider this as a secondment opportunity.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, reflecting the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early when sufficient applications are received.

The Trust was established in April 2022, combining expertise from the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. We support our staff's development through funding, study days, CPD, and rotational placements to advance your career in the NHS.

Looking after you is important to us.

We promote a healthy work-life balance through flexible working and family-friendly policies. Starting with 27 days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), this increases to 33 days plus bank holidays. Staff also have access to occupational health services, including counseling and wellbeing activities.

Additional benefits include:

• Staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure
• Technology and home appliance purchase schemes
• National discount services like Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
• Salary sacrifice options, including an onsite nursery at Exeter
• The NHS Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

We invite you to join us if you're interested in this role.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Refer to the job description above. A downloadable full job description is available.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to review any criminal convictions.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust