Resuscitation Practitioner

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Resuscitation Practitioner to assist in developing and managing resuscitation services. Responsibilities include teaching resuscitation courses, coordinating training for staff, and maintaining training equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching and assessing practical skills and a strong knowledge of national resuscitation guidelines. This full-time role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme

24/7 independent counselling support

Career-long learning opportunities

Excellent transport connections

Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes

Free Pilates classes

Full support and training

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Resuscitation Officer.
• Experience Teaching and Assessing Practical Skills.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience of developing and managing new projects.
• Clinical experience in acute settings related to resuscitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support during emergencies.
• Maintain the database for resuscitation outcomes and training programs.
• Assess training needs and provide feedback regarding service provision.
• Coordinate daily running of the resuscitation service.
• Ensure emergency equipment is maintained according to Trust policy.

Skills

Knowledge of current national resuscitation guidelines

Time management

Clinical governance participation

IT and presentation skills

Education

Registered Nurse/ODP/Paramedic

ILS/PILS Provider

Teaching and Assessing Qualification or Equivalent

ALS/EPALS Provider

ILS/PILS Instructor

Job description

Overview

Go back Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Resuscitation Practitioner

The closing date is 29 September 2025

The Resuscitation Practitioner (RO) will assist the lead Resuscitation Practitioner with the development, management and continuous evaluation of the resuscitation services provided by Moorfields NHS Eye Hospital. To assist with local planning and implementation of national polices and guidance from NICE, Care Quality Commission (CQC), Department of Health (DOH) and Health Education England (Skills for Health).

The resus service is a small team that welcomes creative and innovative staff to help in taking resuscitation training to all staff working at the trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Be responsible for the organisation, set up and maintenance of resuscitation equipment used in the delivery of training. In addition, they will provide and maintain an efficient and effective service which meets departmental, trust and national standards, policies and procedures.
• Teach resuscitation courses and immediate resuscitation skills to agreed national and local guidelines, including NEWS and prevention of cardiac arrest in adult and paediatric settings.
• Run in situ based simulated training exercises across the trust in non-clinical and clinical areas.
• Support the volunteer services with any training requirements.
• Participate in audits such as compliance with daily checking and stocking of cardiac arrest trolleys, correct use of NEWS and 2222 calls.
• Occasionally travel to other sites to provide training.
• Work autonomously and flexibly to ensure resuscitation training meets the service needs and optimises compliance.

About us

What's in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future. You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Job responsibilities

As an active member of the medical emergency team, provide clinical support and advise as required when attending an emergency event.

Maintain the database for resuscitation outcomes, clinical risk, all training programs and participant attendance.

When required, present data, reports and evaluation to heads of departments, senior managers, the resuscitation committee, the risk and safety committee and clinical governance.

When necessary, meet with departments to assess training needs and provide appropriate advice and feedback regarding service provision.

To maintain the training equipment and training rooms.

To ensure sufficient stock is available, including training sundries and education manuals.

Education & Training

Teach basic and immediate resuscitation skills to agreed national and local guidelines, including NEWS and prevention of cardiac arrest in adult and paediatric settings.

Assess the competence of staff performing resuscitation procedures and arrange retraining where appropriate.

Devise, plan, implement and evaluate training programmes for all grades of staff appropriate to their role at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

Run in situ based simulated training exercises across the trust in non-clinical and clinical areas.

Support the volunteer services with any training requirements.

Be easily accessible and contactable by staff and act as a resource when necessary.

In conjunction with learning and development, maintain records of staff who have received resuscitation training.

Actively participate in giving and receiving peer review of teaching skills as part of ongoing professional development.

Maintain own professional development.

Quality & Risk

Ensure Trust policy incorporates national guidance and contribute to policy review/update as necessary.

Identify clinical risks related to emergency situations and take action as required.

Lead on an audit programme for the resuscitation service and ensure risks are identified and placed on the Trust risk register.

Ensure emergency equipment is maintained and checked according to Trust policy.

Ensure necessary equipment stores are available to facilitate running of nationally accredited courses.

Ensure practice is evidence-based and developed in accordance with new guidance.

Monitor clinical incidents pertaining to resuscitation and take action to minimise re-occurrence.

Take responsibility for ensuring MHRA notices (resuscitation) are actioned promptly.

Collaborate with the Head of Risk & Safety to lead on NHSLA standards for resuscitation.

When required, lead/collaborate with senior managers in Serious Untoward Incident enquiries.

Leadership

Be an active member of the Trust's resuscitation committee.

Coordinate the day-to-day running of the resuscitation service within the post-holders' areas of responsibility.

Act as a change agent and motivator in promoting best practice within the resuscitation service.

Be proactive and imaginative in developing resus-based education.

Ensure effective use of resources without compromising patient care.

Liaise with the Resuscitation Council (UK).

Facilitate continuation of the Trust as a licensed Resuscitation Council (UK) training centre.

All members of the resuscitation team are occasionally required to travel to other Moorfields sites to provide training and complete audits, including Northwick Park Hospital, Ealing Hospital, Croydon, Purley, Stratford, St Anns and Barking.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/ODP/Paramedic
• ILS/PILS Provider
• Teaching and Assessing Qualification or Equivalent
• ALS/EPALS Provider
• ILS/PILS Instructor

Experience

• Experience working as a Resuscitation Officer.
• Experience Teaching and Assessing Practical Skills.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience of developing and managing new projects.
• Clinical experience of autonomous practice in an acute setting with experience in resuscitation and management of deteriorating patients.

Skills

• Demonstrates sound knowledge of current national resuscitation guidelines.
• Demonstrates experience of managing own time.
• Experience of participating in clinical governance issues.
• Proficient IT and presentation skills.

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.

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£37,259 to £55,046 a year per annum, incl HCAS (banding dependant on exp/instructor status)