Job summary
As a Resuscitation Officer, you'll be at the heart of improving outcomes for some of the sickest patients in the Trust. From delivering life-saving training and supporting emergency responses, to reviewing clinical practice and helping shape the future of resuscitation services, this is a role that combines clinical expertise, education, leadership and innovation. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams across the organisation, championing excellence in resuscitation care and helping staff develop the skills and confidence to respond when it matters most. If you're passionate about patient safety, enjoy influencing change, and thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference every day, we want to hear from you.

Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome. Available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. (With current line manager's agreement).

Main duties of the job
Provide expert leadership and advice on resuscitation practice, ensuring compliance with national standards, guidelines, and Trust policies. Deliver, develop, and quality assure resuscitation education and training programmes for clinical staff across the organisation. Lead the review, audit, and investigation of cardiac arrests, peri-arrest events, and emergency response systems to support patient safety and quality improvement. Support the implementation and governance of resuscitation equipment, emergency preparedness, and clinical standards across all clinical areas. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve recognition and management of the deteriorating patient, driving continuous improvement in outcomes and patient care.

About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details
Date posted: 27 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 216-PL-CO8312764
Job locations: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
A Resuscitation Officer provides specialist leadership and support to ensure that resuscitation practice across the organisation is safe, effective, and aligned with national guidance, Trust policies, and best practice standards. They act as a key source of expert advice for clinical teams, helping to promote high-quality emergency and resuscitation care.

The role is responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating resuscitation education and training programmes, ensuring that staff have the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to respond effectively to deteriorating patients and cardiac arrest situations.

A core part of the post involves leading audits, reviews, and investigations of cardiac arrests, peri-arrest events, and emergency responses. This work supports organisational learning, identifies opportunities for improvement, and contributes to enhancing patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Resuscitation Officers also oversee the governance and management of resuscitation equipment and emergency preparedness arrangements, helping to ensure clinical areas maintain appropriate standards and are equipped to respond rapidly to emergencies.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across the Trust, they support initiatives that improve the early recognition and management of deteriorating patients, driving continuous quality improvement and strengthening the overall delivery of safe patient care.

Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a National Health Service provider unit
• Demonstrable experience of working in acute settings such as CCU/ICU/ED for either adults or paediatric patients
• Previous demonstrable experience teaching resuscitation skills
• Proven working knowledge of IT applications, Learning Management Systems and, Data Collection audit & reporting
• Proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of IT contributing to the learning agenda
• Strong interpersonal, communications and presentational skills, an out-going, professional and confident manner
• Proven knowledge of learning theories, the processes of learning and a practical appreciation of learning styles
• Aware of own strengths and development needs.
• Prioritisation skills with ability to manage multiple strands of work
• Practical demonstrable experience of the full training cycle: i.e. Identification of training needs, design & delivery of learning interventions

Desirable

• Previous demonstrable experience as a resuscitation officer
• Management/leadership qualification or course

Qualifications
Essential

• Professional Registration NMC/HCPC
• First degree or equivalent qualification
• Current (or proven evidence of previous success of this level) RCUK ALS or ALSG APLS Provider or other advanced life support course.
• Training/education qualification at degree level (e.g. Certificate / Diploma in Education) or working towards
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education or willing to work towards

Desirable

• ILS/PILS Instructor
• Critical care qualification
• ALS/APLS Instructor

Aptitude & Abilities
Essential

• Able to be flexible to support other courses across the Department of Professional Healthcare Education as required by the senior team
• Ability to develop new training skills to support the department as required.
• Enhanced interpersonal skills to handle group facilitation, 1:1 coaching and de-briefing
• Developed analytical and problem solving skills
• Developed communication skills, including the ability to address complex and sensitive issues in an appropriate manner
• Ability to use a wide range of techniques (facilitation, coaching, instruction, etc.) and a range of delivery media
• Demonstrable research/audit experience
• Effective IT and presentation skills
• Ability to produce clear, accurate written, verbal and electronic reports
• Proven knowledge of appraisal processes and development planning
• Ability to prioritise workload and change priorities as required.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Must be physically fit to undertake the physical aspects of attending emergency calls across the organisation and moving and handling of patients and equipment.
• Flexibility of working hours when teaching on national courses
• Must be able to move between education sites and the main hospital.

Desirable

• Current driving licence for a motor car

Disposition / Attitude / Motivation
Essential

• Drive, enthusiasm, energy and determination.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships and to motivate staff and others.
• Caring and compassionate
• Flexible and adaptable to meet service needs.
• Strong decision making skills.
• Track record of continuous professional development
• Proven evidence of being an effective team player
• Emotional resilience

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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Resuscitation Lead, Alice Biscoe, alice.biscoe@nhs.net, 0175238054

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