Resuscitation Officers

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top NHS Trust in the South East is seeking a Resuscitation Officer to save lives through emergency interventions and training. Responsibilities include supporting the Lead Resuscitation Officer, designing training programs, and conducting audits on cardiac events. Ideal candidates will possess training skills along with the ability to effectively handle cardiac emergencies. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave and NHS pension scheme contributions.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in training and educating healthcare staff.
• Ability to respond effectively in cardiac arrest situations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Resuscitation Officer in strategic objectives.
• Train staff on resuscitation-related skills.
• Design and deliver training packages.

Skills

Training and education skills

Cardiac arrest response skills

Job description

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System.

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.

Responsibilities

• You will support the Lead Resuscitation Officer in designing and delivering strategic objectives across the organisation.
• You will be a part of training and educating staff of all levels and specialities.
• Training and education of all staff in resuscitation related skills.
• Design and delivery of resuscitation related training packages.
• Investigations of cardiac and peri arrests.
• Auditing of equipment and cardiac arrest incidents.
• Supply and stock control of consumables.
• Debriefing.
• Responding as part of the cardiac arrest team.
• Course directing RC(UK) national courses.

Induction and Training

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust's 2‑week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full‑time (please email [email protected]t if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom‑based sessions and e‑learning.

In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may need to close the application process earlier than planned. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying.

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.

We Value Diversity

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that experts in the workplace assess our staff and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Benefits

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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.

Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team!