Resuscitation Officer

NHS; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Harrogate is seeking a motivated individual to join the Resuscitation Department on a fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will deliver specialized resuscitation training to medical staff and contribute to the improvement of resuscitation services. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in acute care and previous teaching experience. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a significant contribution to patient care.

Benefits

Supportive workplace culture

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling service

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in acute, emergency or critical care.
• Previous teaching experience in a clinical setting.
• ILS / ALS provider certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist resuscitation training to staff across departments.
• Support quality improvements through audits of resuscitation practices.
• Ensure best practices for patient safety and uphold ethical standards.

Skills

Acute care experience

Teaching experience

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Experience in resuscitation training

Communication skills

Education

Registered healthcare professional

Job description

Job Summary

We're looking for a motivated and dynamic individual to join the Resuscitation Department at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT). Band 5 or 6 depending on experience

In this developmental secondment, you'll play a vital part in delivering a high-quality resuscitation service across our acute hospital and community sites throughout the North of England by;

Deliver engaging, specialist resuscitation training to a wide range of staff, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.

Act as a trusted expert and resource for resuscitation advice, supporting excellence in both education and clinical practice.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of our services through regular audits of cardiac arrest procedures and resuscitation equipment.

Champion best practice in patient safety and support the delivery of HDFT's vision and the goals of the Resuscitation Department.

Develop your teaching and training skills, with support from an experienced and friendly team.

Gain to a range of nationally recognised advanced resuscitation and instructor courses to enhance your professional development.

Within a supportive environment that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence in patient care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in patient care, expand your professional expertise, and grow within a department dedicated to saving lives and supporting others to do the same.

Main Duties of the Job

Support the department's vision to empower staff through effective learning and delivery of resuscitation excellence.

Deliver and advise on basic life support skills and work towards assisting with intermediate and advanced levels in line with Resuscitation Council UK guidelines, progressing towards Advanced Instructor status.

Maintain up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge and integrate best practice into training and clinical support.

Contribute to the implementation and ongoing improvement of HDFT's Resuscitation Policy.

Act as an advocate for staff and patients, applying ethical, legal, and professional standards in all aspects of practice.

About Us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We Offer Colleagues

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please Note

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Details

• Date posted: 22 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5 (progressing to band 6 with experience)
• Salary: £31,049 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 421-CORP-3536C
• Job locations: Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG27SX

Person Specification

Evidence of experience and qualifications

Essential

• 2 years experience in acute, emergency or critical care
• Previous teaching experience
• ILS / ALS provider - or paeds equivalent

Desirable

• Experience in delivering resuscitation training
• Experience of Paediatric care / resuscitation management
• Currently working in a role with frequent access to seriously ill patients
• Experience of clinical audit
• ALS / EPALS 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG27SX

Employer's website: https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)