Resuscitation Officer
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Torquay, TQ27AA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9388-25-1460 |
Summary
Adult & Paediatric Basic, Adult Advanced Life Support & adult/Paediatric Immediate Life Support courses (Resuscitation Council UK) _ BLS/ILS/ALS/PILS/PBLS Resuscitation in special circumstances e.g. pregnancy Defibrillation using an automated external defibrillator (AED) Defibrillation using a manual defibrillator Anaphylaxis recognition and immediate management Recognition of the Sick and Vital Signs Be able to adapt training at point of delivery to ensure candidate learning Give comprehensive and extensive advice and training on basic and advanced life support and the safe use, maintenance and replacement of resuscitation equipment including different defibrillators, AEDs, airway adjuncts and other equipment. Support the medical registrar and crash team at the attendance of cardiac arrests in the acute hospital. Support a range of staff in resuscitation practice whilst re-enforcing current resuscitation guidelines. Provide a flexible debriefing service for staff following resuscitation when requested demonstrating leadership with empathy whilst meeting staff needs and the requirements of the Trusts. Audit compliance of the resuscitation policies, procedures and training. Demonstrate comprehension in the issues highlighted and implement any action required. Undertake first-line maintenance of resuscitation and training equipment used by the Resuscitation Services team. Undertake comprehensive, quarterly audits and spot checks of the resuscitation trolleys/equipment throughout the Trusts in line with Clinical Governance and implement necessary action. Communicate findings to the appropriate people in a timely and diplomatic manner. Collate, update and disseminate information regarding cardiac arrests throughout the Trust. Maintain and input data on to the internal cardiac arrest audit and the National Cardiac arrest Audit as requested by the Resuscitation Lead. Have an active involvement with cardiac arrest review and root cause analysis. Report discrepancies and act to ensure full compliance of the Trusts Resuscitation and related policies. Maintain and update policies and standard operating procedures as service needs demand. Maintain competence in basic and advanced life support and other areas of resuscitation as agreed with the Resuscitation Lead. Attend the Resuscitation Steering Group meetings and take responsibility to ensure that all recommendations are implemented within the Trust. Ensure the effects of changes are regularly monitored. Undertake an active part of the integration of the resuscitation service across acute and community settings. Act as a positive role model at all times for the resuscitation service. Ensure compliance with anaphylaxis training across Trusts. Develop appropriate training courses for the community hospitals around the acutely unwell, adult patient. Support the delivery of training courses for the care of the sick child. Adaptability to ensure ongoing relevance and accessibility of all resuscitation-based programmes. This may involve flexible-working or extended working hours on occasion as required. Ensure credibility for resuscitation and clinical skills teaching, and maintain Professional Registration. The post holder will be supported in their clinical practice within this role. Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. #caretojoinus