Resuscitation Officer - Kent & Medway ICS

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Resuscitation Officer dedicated to saving lives. The officer will support initiatives for designing and delivering training to staff on resuscitation-related skills and ensure quality care during critical incidents. Benefits include over 27 days of annual leave, NHS pension membership with significant employer contribution, and options for flexible working arrangements. The Trust is renowned for high staff satisfaction and comprehensive patient care.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in resuscitation-related training and education.
• Ability to conduct investigations of cardiac incidents.
• Strong organizational skills for auditing and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Train and educate all staff in resuscitation skills.
• Design and deliver training packages.
• Investigate cardiac and peri-arrest incidents.
• Audit equipment and incidents.
• Manage supply and stock control.

Job description

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway IC&S. The role of the Resuscitation Officer is to save lives. Resuscitation Officers ensure that at the time of a patient suffering in a cardiac or peri‑arrest they receive the highest quality care to maximise their chance of surviving.

You will support the Lead Resuscitation Officer in designing and delivering strategic objectives across the organisation and be a part of training and educating staff of all levels and specialities.

Responsibilities

• Training and education of all staff in resuscitation‑related skills.
• Design and delivery of resuscitation‑related training packages.
• Investigations of cardiac and peri‑arrest incidents.
• Auditing of equipment and cardiac arrest incidents.
• Supply and stock control of consumables.

About the Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second‑best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south‑east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day‑care beds, diagnostic services (X‑ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working‑friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Benefits

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• And more – additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.