Resuscitation Officer

NHS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle is seeking a Resuscitation Officer to lead the design, delivery and evaluation of resuscitation training and simulation across the Trust. You will serve as the SME for resuscitation, advising clinical teams and policy makers to ensure safe, evidence-based care for deteriorating patients.

You will deliver high-quality resuscitation education, develop trainers, participate in serious incident reviews, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Resuscitation Council UK ALS/EPALS/ILS or PILS in last four years.
• RC Advanced Life Support Instructor qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Trust-wide resuscitation training to national standards.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert in resuscitation.
• Deliver Basic and Immediate Life Support training for adults and children.
• Develop policy, lead audits, and contribute to governance.
• Provide leadership and supervision to resuscitation trainers.

Skills

Excellent teaching abilities

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Translate research into practice

Education

Degree or equivalent

Teaching qualification

Resuscitation Council UK ALS/EPALS/ILS

RC Advanced Life Support Instructor

Job description

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Resuscitation Officer

The closing date is 27 September 2026

Are you passionate about saving lives and ensuring best practice in resuscitation and emergency care?An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Resuscitation Officer at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW). Based at St Nicholas Hospital in Newcastle, you'll play a key role in leading the design, delivery and evaluation of our resuscitation training and simulation events across a mental health Trust.

As the Trust's Subject Matter Expert in resuscitation, you will provide expert advice and guidance to clinical teams, leadership groups and policy makers, supporting the delivery of safe, evidence-based care for deteriorating patients.

The role involves direct delivery of high-quality resuscitation education, development of resuscitation trainers and link staff, involvement in serious incident reviews, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of patient outcomes and safety.

Main duties of the job

• Lead on Trust-wide resuscitation and deteriorating patient training to meet national standards and compliance.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert in resuscitation, providing advice, guidance and specialist knowledge.
• Deliver Basic and Immediate Life Support training for adult and paediatric care, aligned with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines.
• Develop policy, lead audits, and contribute to clinical governance, improving patient safety and outcomes.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to resuscitation trainers and link staff.
• Support staff debriefing and provide expert advice following resuscitation attempts and clinical emergencies.
• Ensure safe maintenance and effective use of resuscitation training equipment and resources.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A professional qualification (RGN, Paramedic, ODP) and current clinical experience in an acute/critical/emergency care setting.
• A recognised teaching qualification and evidence of delivering high-quality training.
• Completion of a Resuscitation Council (UK) accredited life support course (ALS, EPALS or ILS ).
• Excellent knowledge of resuscitation practice, deteriorating patient care, and national standards.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to lead service development.
• Flexibility to travel between sites and deliver training Trust-wide.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

As a specialist mental health Trust, we understand the importance of treating the whole person -- mind and body. The successful candidate will be part of our Physical Health Team, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality physical healthcare across all our services.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference in a unique clinical environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals in mental health, learning disability and neurorehabilitation settings, providing vital resuscitation and emergency care education to a wide range of staff. Your role will directly support our goal of improving physical health outcomes for people with mental health needs.

We value innovation, compassion, and collaboration. You'll join a forward-thinking team that supports professional development, encourages new ideas, and champions integrated care.

Join us and be part of a team that is committed to delivering excellent physical healthcare within a leading mental health Trust.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Interview date:12th October 2026

Person Specification

Education and qualification

• Degree or equivalent experience
• Recognised teaching qualification and/or equivalent experience.
• Have evidence of successful attendance at a Resuscitation Council (UK) accredited advanced life support course (ALS, EPALS, ILS or PILS) in the last four years
• Resuscitation Council (RC) Advanced Life Support Instructor

Knowledge and Experience

• Excellent knowledge of basic life support skills, deteriorating patients and appropriate treatment, including evidence of teaching others in some capacity.
• Current clinical experience of working in an acute/critical/emergency care setting
• Demonstrate excellent up to date knowledge of Resuscitation literature, techniques and evidence
• Experience of planning, development and delivery of training courses
• Experience of designing and undertaking audits
• Experienced Resuscitation Officer
• Specialist knowledge, clinical experience and skills in the different areas of Resuscitation
• Experience of working in a mental health setting
• Experience of developing and implementing policies

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrates excellent teaching abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good level of IT literacy to enable input to database, audit and email
• Demonstrates the ability to translate research findings into clinical practice

Role/Team specific requirements

• Evidence of team working, interpersonal skills and written and verbal skills, importance of a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change
• Exposure to mental and emotional stress through supporting / counsel staff following a resuscitation attempt
• Able to carry out all clinical duties associated with patient care delivery and resuscitation procedures

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
• Flexible and adaptable to changing and evolving service needs

Additional Requirements

• Able to travel between sites within the CNTW footprint
• Able to work Flexible working hours
• Car driver and owner

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.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust