Resuscitation Officer

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Milton Keynes is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Resuscitation Officer. The role involves providing resuscitation training, attending cardiac arrests, and maintaining a robust resuscitation service. The ideal candidate will have extensive clinical experience and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Competitive salary range from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum pro rata is offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience in ED, ICU, CCU, Theatres, or as a Paramedic.
• Specialist knowledge and skills in different areas of resuscitation.
• Evidence of teaching and group learning facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the delivery of Basic and Advanced Life Support training.
• Assist in assessing training needs for the multidisciplinary workforce.
• Provide specialist advice on assessment and management in clinical situations.

Skills

Excellent presentation skills

Ability to teach and facilitate learning

Sound clinical skills to an advanced level

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to manage workload

Problem-solving skills

Education

Current registration with NMC or HCPC

Educated to degree level

Teaching qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent)

Tools

Immediate Life Support (ILS)/Advanced Life Support (ALS) Provider

Immediate Life Support (ILS) Instructor

European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPLS)

Job description

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Resuscitation Officer

Hours: 34.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Closing date: 09 October 2025

The Resuscitation Team is part of the Practice Education Department and is responsible for providing resuscitation services to fulfil the Trusts resuscitation training needs.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and motivated individual with excellent communication skills and experience of resuscitation to join our team. You will be developed to provide resuscitation training in both adult and paediatric resuscitation, attend cardiac arrests and participate in the day to day running of the resuscitation service as well as the wider Practice Education Department.

The successful applicant will be offered opportunities to develop their resuscitation, clinical and leadership skills, as well as developing skills in practice education and the facilitation of simulation.

Interview date 21 October 2025

Overview

The Resuscitation Officer will assist in assessing the training needs of the multidisciplinary workforce of Milton Keynes University Hospital. The post holder will primarily be responsible for the facilitation and delivery of resuscitation training and will assist in implementing and maintaining a robust resuscitation service which includes the provision of simulation, education, maintenance of resuscitation training equipment and audit across the Trust. The post holder will be expected to facilitate and deliver the teaching of both adult and paediatric resuscitation.

The post holder will act independently in line with Trust policies and procedures and will work without direct supervision. They will be accountable for their own professional actions, referring to their manager, as necessary.

About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We also offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children\'s Centre, set to open by 2030.

Job responsibilities

Education and Training

• To participate in the delivery of Basic Life Support, Immediate Life Support and Paediatric Immediate Life Support and assist in the delivery of Advanced Life Support training courses
• To ensure maintenance of accurate training records.

Clinical

To provide specialist advice and teaching on the assessment and management of the acutely ill patient in clinical situations

To attend where possible cardiac arrests within the hospital and act as an active member of the cardiac arrest team whilst operating within own scope of practice, swiftly assessing, and interpreting the needs of the patient in order to provide high-quality emergency interventions.

Research, Audit and Development

To assist with data collection of the National Cardiac Arrest Audit

To assist with internal audits on cardiac arrest activity

Personal and Professional Development

To take responsibility of own professional development, ensuring that you develop within the role

To ensure that they are up to date with any new developments, recommendations or guidelines and are competent in the skills that they are expected to provide

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

Qualifications and knowledge

• Current registration with NMC, or HCPC in an appropriate discipline (e.g. nurse, paramedic, ODP)
• Educated to degree level
• Immediate Life Support (ILS)/Advanced Life Support (ALS) Provider
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) Instructor
• Teaching qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent)
• ALS Instructor
• European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPLS)/Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS) Provider or Instructor
• Alert/AIM or equivalent Instructor

Experience

• Extensive clinical experience in an acute environment (ED, ICU, CCU, Theatres, Paramedic)
• Specialist knowledge, clinical experience, and skills in the different areas of resuscitation
• Evidence of teaching and facilitation of group learning
• Previous experience as a Resuscitation or Clinical Skills or Simulation Trainer

Skills

• Excellent presentation skills
• Proven ability to teach and facilitate learning in both a ward and a classroom
• Sound and up to date clinical skills to an advanced level

Personal and people development

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to the multidisciplinary team
• Able to manage and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to work occasionally outside of normal office hours to ensure service and training delivery
• Ability to cope with emotionally challenging situations
• Evidence of ability to act on own initiative
• Evidence of ability to problem solve

Communication

• Able to influence and overcome resistance through application of good communication skills
• Able to liaise with senior Trust staff and external contacts in the area of resuscitation training
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of giving effective feedback

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.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum pro rata