Job summary
Are you passionate about saving lives and ensuring best practice in resuscitation and emergency care? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Resuscitation Officer at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW). Based at St Nicholas Hospital in Newcastle, you'll play a key role in leading the design, delivery and evaluation of our resuscitation training and simulation events across a mental health Trust.

As the Trust's Subject Matter Expert in resuscitation, you will provide expert advice and guidance to clinical teams, leadership groups and policy makers, supporting the delivery of safe, evidence-based care for deteriorating patients.

The role involves direct delivery of high-quality resuscitation education, development of resuscitation trainers and link staff, involvement in serious incident reviews, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of patient outcomes and safety.

Main duties of the job

• Lead on Trust-wide resuscitation and deteriorating patient training to meet national standards and compliance.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert in resuscitation, providing advice, guidance and specialist knowledge.
• Deliver Basic and Immediate Life Support training for adult and paediatric care, aligned with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines.
• Develop policy, lead audits, and contribute to clinical governance, improving patient safety and outcomes.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to resuscitation trainers and link staff.
• Support staff debriefing and provide expert advice following resuscitation attempts and clinical emergencies.
• Ensure safe maintenance and effective use of resuscitation training equipment and resources.

About you
To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A professional qualification (RGN, Paramedic, ODP) and current clinical experience in an acute/critical/emergency care setting.
• A recognised teaching qualification and evidence of delivering high-quality training.
• Completion of a Resuscitation Council (UK) accredited life support course (ALS, EPALS or ILS).
• Excellent knowledge of resuscitation practice, deteriorating patient care, and national standards.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to lead service development.
• Flexibility to travel between sites and deliver training Trust-wide.

About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

As a specialist mental health Trust, we understand the importance of treating the whole person -- mind and body. The successful candidate will be part of our Physical Health Team, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality physical healthcare across all our services.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference in a unique clinical environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals in mental health, learning disability and neurorehabilitation settings, providing vital resuscitation and emergency care education to a wide range of staff. Your role will directly support our goal of improving physical health outcomes for people with mental health needs.

We value innovation, compassion, and collaboration. You'll join a forward-thinking team that supports professional development, encourages new ideas, and champions integrated care.

Join us and be part of a team that is committed to delivering excellent physical healthcare within a leading mental health Trust.

Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 17th September
Closing date : 27th September 2026
Interview date:12th October 2026
We welcome your application.

Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential

• Relevant professional qualification (RGN, Paramedic, ODP)
• Degree or equivalent experience
• Recognised teaching qualification and/or equivalent experience.
• Have evidence of successful attendance at a Resuscitation Council (UK) accredited advanced life support course (ALS, EPALS, ILS or PILS) in the last four years

Desirable

• Resuscitation Council (RC) Advanced Life Support Instructor
• Leadership/Management qualification
• Master's degree

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Excellent knowledge of basic life support skills, deteriorating patients and appropriate treatment, including evidence of teaching others in some capacity.
• Current clinical experience of working in an acute/critical/emergency care setting
• Demonstrate excellent up to date knowledge of Resuscitation literature, techniques and evidence
• Experience of planning, development and delivery of training courses
• Experience of designing and undertaking audits

Desirable

• Experienced Resuscitation Officer
• Specialist knowledge, clinical experience and skills in the different areas of Resuscitation
• Experience of working in a mental health setting
• Experience of developing and implementing policies

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Demonstrates excellent teaching abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good level of IT literacy to enable input to database, audit and email

Desirable

• Demonstrates the ability to translate research findings into clinical practice

Role/Team specific requirements
Essential

• Evidence of team working, interpersonal skills and written and verbal skills, importance of a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change
• Exposure to mental and emotional stress through supporting / counsel staff following a resuscitation attempt
• Able to carry out all clinical duties associated with patient care delivery and resuscitation procedures

Personal Characteristics
Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
• Flexible and adaptable to changing and evolving service needs

Additional Requirements
Essential

• Able to travel between sites within the CNTW footprint
• Able to work Flexible working hours

Desirable

• Car driver and owner

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.

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.