Resuscitation Officer

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A teaching hospital in Milton Keynes is seeking a motivated individual to join the Resuscitation Team as a trainer. You will deliver resuscitation training and maintain service standards independently. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and experience in resuscitation. This role offers opportunities for professional development in education and leadership.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and motivated individual with experience of resuscitation.
• Willingness to develop clinical and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently in line with Trust policies.

Responsibilities

• Assess training needs of the multidisciplinary workforce.
• Deliver resuscitation training and maintain auditing standards.
• Teach both adult and paediatric resuscitation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in resuscitation

Leadership skills

Job description

Overview

Department Practice Education

Band 6 £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata. Hours: 34.5 hours per week. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.

The Resuscitation Team is part of the Practice Education Department and is responsible for providing resuscitation services to fulfil the Trust's 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.

You will be offered opportunities to develop your resuscitation, clinical and leadership skills, as well as developing skills in practice education and the facilitation of simulation.

"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"

Interview date: 21 October 2025

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing the training needs of the multidisciplinary workforce of Milton Keynes University Hospital.
• Facilitate and deliver resuscitation training and assist in implementing and maintaining a robust resuscitation service, including simulation, education, maintenance of resuscitation training equipment and audit across the Trust.
• Facilitate and deliver teaching of both adult and paediatric resuscitation.
• Work independently in line with Trust policies and procedures and be accountable for own professional actions, referring to the manager as necessary.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and motivated individual with experience of resuscitation and excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to develop resuscitation, clinical and leadership skills, as well as skills in practice education and facilitation of simulation.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and act in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

About MKUH

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, we are expanding to meet rising demand, with new facilities and services planned, including the Radiotherapy Centre, neonatology, specialist surgical care, and the Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. Other developments include Oak Wards and the Women and Children’s Centre planned to open by 2030.

We are a medium-sized general hospital providing a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics.

How to apply

For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Wendy Bellenger, Job title: Head of Practice Education, Email: [e-mail]