(**) Trigger Response / Resuscitation Officer

VerseOne Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Trigger Response / Resuscitation Officer to support deteriorating patients across hospital areas. The role involves leading resuscitation training, responding to calls, and improving patient safety.

The post requires registered nursing or allied health professional status, with EPALS/NLS/RCUK instructor capabilities or commitment to obtain them. Hours are 37.5 per week, with 24/7 cover on site.

Qualifications

• Registered practitioner (RN or AHP) with current UK registration.
• EPALS and NLS provider experience preferred.
• RCUK instructor status or willingness to train is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of clinical practice for deteriorating patients.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external training in resuscitation.
• Attend deteriorating patient, cardiac arrest and trauma calls as part of the team.
• Promote patient safety and audit activities related to resuscitation.

Skills

EPALS provider

NLS provider

RCUK Instructor

Team leadership

Clinical assessment

Education

Registered practitioner (RN or AHP)

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Trigger Response / Resuscitation Officer

Band 7

Main area Deteriorating patients Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (24/7 cover, unsocial working) Job ref 390-NM-DOM-BR-9757

Site Broomfield Town Broomfield Salary £49,387 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

The Trigger Response team are an experienced team of acutely trained nurses and allied health professionals that provide both outreach provision, and also resuscitation training.

As an outreach team, the Trigger Response pro-actively review, investigate and treat deteriorating patients across the entire hospital demographic. They work independently and autonomously to ensure that patients have up to date and appropriate plans of care. They aim to reverse acute deterioration, and prevent unnecessary critical care admissions.

The Trigger Response abide by the National Outreach Forum operational standards:

• Rapid Response
• Education, Training & Support
• Patient Safety & Clinical Governance
• Audit, Evaluation, patient outcomes & quality of care

The Trigger Response also provide all levels of life support training in accordance with the Resuscitation Council UK which consists of:

• BLS (Paeds & Adults)
• ILS (Paeds & Adults)
• ALS
• EPALS
• NLS

They also provide other specific training to staff with regards to patient assessment, and treatment of specific emergency presentations.

Main duties of the job

To support the safe delivery of clinical practice and guidance to ward and departments with regards to deteriorating patients. Under supervision the post holder will support and implement practise to ensure a high standard and safe level of patient care is achieved.

The post holder carries continuing responsibility for the provision of a highly specialist service which includes the development of trust wide clinical practice, planning, organisation and co-ordination of internal and external training programmes and education, consultation and information resource, undertake research and to lead clinical audit relating to resuscitation and care of the deteriorating patient.

With Support through clinical assessment and intervention avert admissions to critical care, share skills to ward areas and support staff to reduce hospital length of stay and improve patient care and safety.

Is required to attend deteriorating patients, cardiac arrest and trauma calls, functioning as a member of team as necessary, leading when required.

Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to specific professional Code of Conduct, Trust Policies and Procedures.

Is expected to obtain and maintain Resuscitation Council UK instructor status and to follow guidelines set out by Resuscitation Council UK.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person specification

Shortlisting

• Registered practitioner (RN or AHP)
• Management or team leader experience
• EPALS provider
• NLS provider
• RCUK Instructor
• Consultation & Assessment completion
• Non-medical prescriber completion
• Previous Resuscitation/ Outreach experience

Shortlist

• ALS provider
• Willingness to work towards instructor status (if not already completed)

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold. Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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.