Resuscitation Practitioner

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Job summary

A rural NHS Trust in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Resuscitation Practitioner to join the Deteriorating Patient Team Service. This role requires a Registered Nurse, ODP, or Paramedic with at least three years of post-registration experience. The successful candidate will deliver high-standard training on resuscitation to staff and outside organizations. Qualifications include a relevant teaching certification and an up-to-date Resuscitation Council Instructor Course. Commitment to continuous professional development is essential for this role.

Benefits

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years post registration experience in a related acute area.
• Experience working within an acute healthcare setting.
• Evidence of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training and education to staff regarding resuscitation.
• Assist with the implementation of national guidelines.
• Participate in the audit and monitoring of resuscitation practices.

Skills

Teaching skills

Organisational skills

Good IT skills

Numeracy skills

Education

Registered Nurse ODA/ODP or Paramedic

ENB 998 / Cert ed. or equivalent teaching qualification

ILS Provider course or willing to undertake

PiLS Course or willing to undertake

Job description

Employer West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Town Bury St Edmunds Salary £31,049 - £37,796 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 17/12/2025 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen within WSH Deteriorating Patient Team Service for a Resuscitation Practitioner (s). This post is open to RN, ODP’s and Paramedics, and can be offered flexibly.

Resuscitation Services are looking for an enthusiastic member of staff to join an established team. The applicant should possess teaching skills, with the ability to adapt their style for the diverse groups of staff requiring resuscitation education.

Applicants need three years post registration experience in a related acute area (I.e. ED, Acute Medicine, CCS etc).

The applicants should possess a relevant teaching qualification and / or an up to date Resuscitation Council (UK) Instructor Course (EG mentorship, ILSi, GIC etc.). In addition, the applicant’s knowledge should be up to date with Resuscitation Council (UK) and European Resuscitation Council guidelines, and be able to deliver these guidelines and related issues in a formal and informal teaching setting.

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Kevin Brown, Senior resuscitation practitioner, 01284 712538 or Diogo Torre, Deputy lead for critical care outreach and resuscitation services on 01284 713244.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver a high standard of training and education to trust staff, and outside organisations, regarding resuscitation
• To support staff and offer specialist advice and guidance / feedback in relation to resuscitation issues
• To support the implementation of current national guidelines within the trust (I.e. ERC)
• Assist with the provision and delivery of basic life support training for the Trust in accordance with national and international guidelines
• To participate in the audit and monitoring of standards of resuscitation practice and equipment within the trust.
• Assist the senior resuscitation practitioner with the procurement and monitoring of clinical equipment used during resuscitation, and training materials within the trust.
• In conjunction with the resuscitation services manager & team, assist with the delivery of nationally recognised courses, and other in-house and external training as appropriate to ability

Working for our organisation

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Work alongside the resuscitation & outreach team to deliver education within the trust regarding resuscitation, using up to date ERC guidelines.
• Ensure that mandatory training (Trust matrix) is delivered to specified staff groups, appropriate to level of understanding
• Work alongside the resuscitation & outreach team delivering Resuscitation Council (UK) courses to trust staff and staff from outside organisations, adhering to RC rules and regulations, upholding a high standard of education.
• Assist and help with the delivery of RC courses, (ILS, pILS, ALS and re-certification courses).as requested and appropriate to ability.
• Assist with the delivery of other training regarding resuscitation issues (ie Nursing assistants, use of new resuscitation equipment) to appropriate staff.
• Ensure that ward / department staff are aware of emergency equipment, through teaching and educational packages.
• Assist with other service providers as requested with educational packages using own skills and expertise (i.e. ALERT, AIMS course).
• Maintain continued professional development by regular teaching on all relevant in house and outside courses, as agreed with manager.
• Ensure that all training within resuscitation services is entered onto the trusts OLM database
• Assist with disseminating information to all relevant staff, regarding the trusts Escalation Plan and resuscitation status policy and Do Not Attempt CPR protocols (i.e. during Induction etc).

Person specification

Education & Qualification

• Registered Nurse ODA/ODP or Paramedic.
• 3 years post registration
• ENB 998 / Cert ed. or equivalent teaching qualification
• ILS Provider course or willing to undertake
• PiLS Course or willing to undertake

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience of working within an acute healthcare setting.
• Evidence of good organisational and co-ordination skills
• Evidence of teaching experience
• Experience in Resuscitation training
• Relevant clinical teaching experience

Skills & Abilities

• Good IT and Numeracy skills
• Good teaching skills
• Evidence of producing documentation relating to training, i.e. educational packages
• Ability to create an environment conducive to learning
• Knowledge of relevant resuscitation guidelines and recommendations
• Working at band 5 level
• Relevant clinical, teaching and audit knowledge / experience

Personal Qualities

• Ability to engage others
• Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
• Ability to motivate, support and encourage diverse staff groups, and adapt teaching style in accordance with audience need
• Proactive in approach to work and development of service
• Approachable
• Professional
• Flexible to service needs
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to deal with difficult or sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to travel

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.