Resuscitation Officer | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Resuscitation Officer to enhance patient safety and emergency responses. This role involves strategic oversight in resuscitation practices, delivering high-quality training, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates are clinically skilled professionals with strong communication abilities and a passion for patient care. Join us in making a significant impact on healthcare quality and staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience in resuscitation within the NHS.
• Ability to provide strategic and operational leadership.
• Capable of designing and delivering training.

Responsibilities

• Improve patient safety and emergency response.
• Support staff development in dealing with medical emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with national standards in resuscitation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Expertise in resuscitation

Leadership

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Registered Nurse or Paramedic qualification

Job description

Are you a Registered Nurse or Paramedic, with a strong background in resuscitation within the NHS? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Resuscitation Officer to join our team and play a key role in improving patient safety and emergency response across the Trust.

As a clinical expert in resuscitation, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership on the management of deteriorating patients. You will design and deliver high-quality training, including simulation-based exercises, and support staff to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to respond effectively to medical emergencies. Working closely with colleagues in Clinical Governance, Learning and Development, and across all directorates, you will ensure national standards are met and lessons from incidents are embedded into practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional with strong communication and people skills. You will be a visible leader, supporting services in developing a culture of safety and continuous improvement, while ensuring resuscitation policies, procedures, and equipment are standardised and compliant across the Trust.

If you are passionate about resuscitation, patient safety, and supporting staff to deliver the highest standards of care, we would love to hear from you.

West London Trust is seeking to recruit an experienced and clinically skilled individual to join theClinical Governance Teamas aResuscitation Officer. This is a pivotal role for an individual who can thrive in a fast‑paced and evolving environment, bringing both clinical expertise and strategic insight.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate flexibility in their thinking, provide expert advice to senior leaders, and play an influential role in shaping policy and practice. The post holder will be expected to build strong and collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders across the wider NHS, and within the Trust’s own clinical and corporate services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to make a significant impact on patient safety, quality of care, and staff development across the organisation.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham).

We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025