Resuscitation Officer

NTH; Tees Valley; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Resuscitation Training Officer (Band 6) at University Hospital of North Tees. The post is full time and covers 37.5 hours per week across sites in Stockton-on-Tees.

The role involves leading life support training, responding to resuscitation calls, and maintaining resuscitation equipment and databases. The successful candidate will work across sites, deliver high-quality courses, and contribute to simulation training.

Formación

• Experience planning, delivering and evaluating teaching programmes.
• Ability to audit learning outcomes and maintain quality standards.
• Flexibility to work across sites and variable hours.
• Experience teaching life support skills such as first aid and BLS.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, organise and deliver basic and advanced life support training.
• Respond to adult cardiac arrest and paediatric emergency calls when required.
• Coordinate resuscitation equipment maintenance across the Trust.
• Act as a professional resource for hospital staff and simulation training.
• Maintain accurate resuscitation database and enable audit.
• Drive high standards in training delivery and reflect on identified issues.

Conocimientos

Audit

Educational aptitude

Flexibility

Clinical teaching

Educación

Registered Nurse/Paramedic/ODP

ALS Provider

ALS Instructor

APLS/EPLS Instructor

Descripción del empleo

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Main area Education Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 days a week - Monday to Friday) Job ref 345-COR8374872

Site University Hospital of North Tees Town Stockton-on-Tees Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Advert may close once sufficient number of applications is reached

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Resuscitation Training Officer available within the trust and also the new Health and Social Care Academy.

The successful candidate will work across sites.

Main duties of the job

The Resuscitation Officer (RO) will be responsible for the planning, organisation and delivery of both basic and advanced life support training throughout the trust. He/she will be expected to respond to adult cardiac arrest calls, paediatric emergency calls, acting as an expert member of the team and facilitating experiential learning and team debrief.

To co-ordinate the use with the maintenance of all resuscitation equipment within the Trust.

To act as a professional resource for all members of the hospital team.

To act as key resource for simulation training

To maintain high standards of delivery of resuscitation training through audit and to have the ability to act upon any issues identified.

To ensure an accurate resuscitation database is maintained.

Working for our organisation

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To respond to critical incident investigations when appropriate, producing action plans necessary to ensure safe, effective procedures are in place and appropriate training provided.

To offer support and advice to all staff after a resuscitation attempt and facilitate the opportunity for reflective practice.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, Paramedic or ODP
• ALS Provider
• ALS Instructor
• APLS/EPLS Instructor

Experience

• Experienced Clinical Practitioner in Acute care
• Evidence of planning, delivering and evaluating teaching programmes.
• Experience in teaching other related life support skills i.e. first aid, BLS

Skills

• Able to perform audit
• Willing to work flexible times to fit in with the need of the service
• An educational aptitude in the delivery of research based clinical education covering a broad spectrum of care needs
• Be receptive to change
• Awareness of the audit process
• Clinical skills teaching

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay on commencement with the Trust. The DBs check will be undertaken during the pre-employment check screening.

Qualifications Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters – Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).

Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Disability

We are a Disability Confident Lead employer. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: Work in the UK - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk )

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly.

We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.

Further Important Information

Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method.

Please ensure you read the ‘Guidance Notes for Applicants’ document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Cheryl Camilleri Job title Resuscitation and Clinical Education Lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01642 624085