Resuscitation Officer

Job summaryAre 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 jobLead 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 youTo 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 usWe 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.DetailsDate posted17 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number263-SS26-053-ABJob locationsSt Nicholas HospitalNewcastle upon TyneNE3 3XTUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 17th SeptemberClosing date : 27th September 2026Interview date:12th October 2026We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 17th SeptemberClosing date : 27th September 2026Interview date:12th October 2026We welcome your application.Person Specification
Education and qualification
EssentialRelevant professional qualification (RGN, Paramedic, ODP)Degree or equivalent experienceRecognised 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 yearsDesirableResuscitation Council (RC) Advanced Life Support InstructorLeadership/Management qualificationMaster's degree
Knowledge and Experience
EssentialExcellent 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 settingDemonstrate excellent up to date knowledge of Resuscitation literature, techniques and evidenceExperience of planning, development and delivery of training coursesExperience of designing and undertaking auditsDesirableExperienced Resuscitation OfficerSpecialist knowledge, clinical experience and skills in the different areas of ResuscitationExperience of working in a mental health settingExperience of developing and implementing policies
Skills and Competencies
EssentialDemonstrates excellent teaching abilities.Excellent written and verbal skillsGood organisational skills and attention to detailGood level of IT literacy to enable input to database, audit and emailDesirableDemonstrates the ability to translate research findings into clinical practice
Role/Team specific requirements
EssentialEvidence of team working, interpersonal skills and written and verbal skills, importance of a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to changeExposure to mental and emotional stress through supporting / counsel staff following a resuscitation attemptAble to carry out all clinical duties associated with patient care delivery and resuscitation procedures
Personal Characteristics
EssentialAbility to work on own initiative and within a teamFlexible and adaptable to changing and evolving service needs
Additional Requirements
EssentialAble to travel between sites within the CNTW footprintAble to work Flexible working hoursDesirableCar driver and owner
Person Specification

Education and qualification
EssentialRelevant professional qualification (RGN, Paramedic, ODP)Degree or equivalent experienceRecognised 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 yearsDesirableResuscitation Council (RC) Advanced Life Support InstructorLeadership/Management qualificationMaster's degree
Knowledge and Experience
EssentialExcellent 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 settingDemonstrate excellent up to date knowledge of Resuscitation literature, techniques and evidenceExperience of planning, development and delivery of training coursesExperience of designing and undertaking auditsDesirableExperienced Resuscitation OfficerSpecialist knowledge, clinical experience and skills in the different areas of ResuscitationExperience of working in a mental health settingExperience of developing and implementing policies
Skills and Competencies
EssentialDemonstrates excellent teaching abilities.Excellent written and verbal skillsGood organisational skills and attention to detailGood level of IT literacy to enable input to database, audit and emailDesirableDemonstrates the ability to translate research findings into clinical practice
Role/Team specific requirements
EssentialEvidence of team working, interpersonal skills and written and verbal skills, importance of a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to changeExposure to mental and emotional stress through supporting / counsel staff following a resuscitation attemptAble to carry out all clinical duties associated with patient care delivery and resuscitation procedures
Personal Characteristics
EssentialAbility to work on own initiative and within a teamFlexible and adaptable to changing and evolving service needs
Additional Requirements
EssentialAble to travel between sites within the CNTW footprintAble to work Flexible working hoursDesirableCar driver and ownerDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation TrustAddressSt Nicholas HospitalNewcastle upon TyneNE3 3XTUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation TrustAddressSt Nicholas HospitalNewcastle upon TyneNE3 3XTUnited KingdomEmployer's website