Resuscitation and Simulation Practitioner | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	11 March 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£38,682 - £46,580 per annum (pro rata)
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	10 April 2026
Location:	Manchester, M13 9WL
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7817965/349-CSS-7817965

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 role within the Resuscitation and Simulation Department. This is a cross site post, working across multiple acute hospital sites and satellite units as part of the wider team working across Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time post.

The role will provide an opportunity for motivated and enthusiastic healthcare professionals with an interest in resuscitation to gain valuable experience working across a wide variety of services and alongside staff from all disciplines.

You will be working alongside Resuscitation Practitioners and members of the support team, comprising technicians and course coordinators, supporting the Resuscitation Service Team Lead to provide a comprehensive and cohesive resuscitation service for the Trust.

As a member of the team, you will be providing resuscitation training to all grades of staff and professions, from basic to advanced life support as qualified and required. As a professional role model you will provide direct and indirect clinical care, ensuring the needs of the patient are central to service delivery. You will monitor and improve standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. You will actively contribute to the clinical effectiveness processes within the service.

We are looking for a Band 6 Adult Resuscitation Practitioner to become part of our team. You must be enthusiastic, highly motivated, confident, flexible and demonstrate excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

You will work with other members of the Resuscitation and Simulation Department to support the wider resuscitation team and the range of services it provides across multiple sites.

You will mainly be responsible for delivering resuscitation training at all levels to Trust staff and some external candidates. You will also participate in the collection & collation of data for national & local audits, presenting this information as required at the appropriate forums. In addition, you will be required to participate in the cardiac arrest/emergency team response when available, providing clinical expertise, support & being an expert resource.

There will also opportunities to develop personally and professionally within the team, you will be supported to develop as an instructor with a variety of learning opportunities in resuscitation practice & education.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.


This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Mar 2026

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