Job summary
We are seeking a Band 6 Resuscitation Officer to join our motivated and passionate team, supporting the ongoing development and delivery of a high-quality Resuscitation Service across CUH.

You will play a key role in delivering Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 resuscitation training to a diverse and motivated workforce, in line with Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) guidelines and training framework requirements.

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of clinical governance, ensuring compliance with RCUK and CQC standards. Through education, assurance, and continuous improvement, the Resuscitation Service supports staff competence and confidence, ultimately improving outcomes for patients accessing CUH services.

Main duties of the job
Deliver a comprehensive, efficient and effective Resuscitation Service across the Trust, in line with NHS Trust policies, Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) and Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG) standards and guidance.

Lead, Plan, deliver and evaluate Basic, Immediate and Advanced Life Support training, ensuring all education is aligned.

Support the wider organisation to meet patient safety, clinical governance, and regulatory requirements, contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality clinical services.

Attend and actively contribute to Trust Resuscitation Group meetings, providing professional advice and guidance on resuscitation-related matters. This includes input into policy development, clinical governance, resuscitation equipment, audit, root cause analysis, and relevant reports or presentations.

Provide expert guidance and support during cardiac arrest calls across the site, promoting effective team working, leadership development within cardiac arrest teams, and high standards of resuscitation practice.

About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Details
Date posted: 28 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum, pro-rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 180-A-267233
Job locations: CUH Trust - Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 07 September 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 25 September 2026

Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name Jackie Cort-Monk Job title Lead Resuscitation Officer & Managerial Lead for Rapid Response Team Email address j.cort-monk@nhs.net Telephone number 01223 217390

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NMC/HCPC registered practitioner
• RC UK ALS provider or willingness to complete (options to complete dependant on individual circumstances)

Desirable

• EPLS Instructor
• ALS Instructor or ILS Instructor
• NLS instructor
• Qualification in teaching and assessment

Experience
Essential

• Clinical practice in an acute area
• Experience of teaching/developing supervising and mentoring staff
• Experience in caring for Paediatric patients
• Evidence of involvement in the delivery resuscitation training to clinical staff within an acute Hospital setting
• Ability to deliver simulation training with advanced manikins

Desirable

• Experience of holding a cardiac arrest bleep
• Experience in attending births

Knowledge
Essential

• Current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines on Resuscitation
• Awareness of the recommendations for the requirements of resuscitation training within an acute Hospital Trust setting
• Sound awareness of : Health & Safety
• Sound awareness of : Risk management procedures
• Sound awareness of : Clinical Governance
• Sound awareness of : NMC Code of Conduct and guideline of professional practice
• Basic knowledge of Research, Audit and Data collection
• Ability to apply current Research

Desirable

• Previous experience in the delivery of resuscitation training in an acute Hospital setting
• Experience with audit/research and data collection
• Experience in data presentation

Skills
Essential

• Ability to assist with the development of the Resuscitation service and maintain high standards
• Ability to work with other teams of staff
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work using time management skills
• Computer skills e.g. Power Point
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills
• Proven verbal and communication skills specifically in presentation of educational material
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively in an emergency situation
• Ability to identify problems relating to resuscitation issues and be pro-active in the management of any issues arising
• Readiness to adapt to meet the needs of the Service

Desirable

• Leadership experience

Additional Requirements
Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• Flexible approach to working in line with Service requirements

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).