The closing date is 23 July 2026

Job summary
This role will provide a specialist and advanced level of knowledge, provide strategic direction and expert advice in relation to resuscitation and medical emergency subjects to enhance the responsiveness and efficiency of care provision and the overall quality of patient care within all of the services. The post holder will be part of the Physical health team and report to the Associate Director for Quality and Assurance. They will also have close links with the Education department advising on training requirements and joint work as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

• Update and advise in relation to our Trust's Managing Medical Emergencies and Resuscitation Policy, the ReSPECT procedure and the Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Procedure.
• Work in collaboration with the Assistant Resuscitation Officer(s) as required, particularly in relation to their training delivery and ad-hoc simulations.
• Facilitate a simulation programme for staff to practice their basic and immediate life support skills.
• Quality monitoring to ensure compliance with Resuscitation council (UK).
• Take strategic lead for resuscitation related audits, monitoring compliance, feeding back to teams and supporting them to improve compliance.
• Responsible, together with the medical devices and Procurement teams to ensure all services have the right equipment in place including contents and resuscitation consumables.
• To be resource to all disciplines concerning resuscitation procedures.
• Maintain up to date clinical knowledge and skills, maintaining professional development for this role including relevant, BLS, ILS course updates and associated subjects.
• Undertake investigative reviews following any cardiac arrests completing a comprehensive report with findings and recommendations.
• Provide appropriate post-resuscitation incident support and or relevant remedial advice and or training as required.

About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

Details
Date posted: 09 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £51,657 to £58,785 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 325-8112337-CORP
Job locations: Trust Headquarters, 18 Mole Business Park, Leatherhead, KT227AD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job

Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential

• Professional qualification (NMC, GMC HCPC)

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification (desirable) or willingness to work towards

As above
Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Resuscitation / Medical Emergency relevant qualification
• 5 years' experience of working in a relevant clinical practice role at a senior level.
• Experience of working as a paramedic or in a resuscitation or medical emergency role.

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Trust Headquarters, 18 Mole Business Park, Leatherhead, KT227AD, United Kingdom

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Associate Director of Quality and Assurance
LISA MUSSELWHITE
Lisa.Musselwhite@sabp.nhs.uk

We look forward to receiving your application!