About this role
Job summary
Are you an ITU or ED nurse, or an emergency ambulance paramedic, with leadership experience - ready to lead the team that shapes how a major NHS Trust prepares for the moments that matter most?
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Resuscitation Practice Development Manager to help lead our new Resuscitation Practice Development Team, providing operational oversight of the resuscitation service across the Trust and ensuring our practice reflects national guidelines and Resuscitation Council (UK) standards.
You'll line-manage and develop our Resuscitation Practice Development Nurses/Paramedics, and design and evaluate education and training programmes that meet the needs of a large, diverse multidisciplinary workforce - working closely with our Learning & Development Team and operational directorates to make sure training translates into real improvements in patient safety.
You'll help shape resuscitation policy and audit frameworks, review incidents and turn learning into action. You'll remain a visible, credible clinical resource and oversee equipment assurance across the Trust, including community settings. You'll also deputise for the Lead for Resuscitation, giving you real exposure to strategic decision-making at Trust level.
This is a role where clinical expertise, education, and leadership come together to make a genuine difference to patient outcomes. If that sounds like you, we'd love you to apply.
Main duties of the job
Deliver, teach, and assess resuscitation training for Trust staff, supporting accredited RCUK ILS courses Advise staff and departments on training needs, supporting the L&D department in meeting individual, Trust, and national requirements Assist in the design, delivery, and evaluation of annual resuscitation training programmes, ensuring compliance with CQC and RCUK standards Provide line management of the resuscitation team, including supervision, recruitment, and performance management Support development and implementation of the resuscitation policy, contributing to clinical governance committees Support the Trust's response to changes in national guidelines and evolving team structure, working with the Lead for Resuscitation Support workload planning and the management of serious incidents, including debriefing and structured feedback Act as a professional role model, providing accessible, expert advice on resuscitation practice across all Trust sites Maintain oversight of resuscitation equipment Trust-wide, advising on selection, safety, and maintenance in line with RCUK standards Contribute to Trust-wide clinical competency assessment tools and related policies, procedures, and audit frameworks Draw on a strong emergency/critical care background to support clinical emergencies and maintain current clinical knowledge Act as a credible role model, promoting high-quality, safe patient care
About us
By coming to work at SLaM, you will join an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care, with access to professional development and the chance to work alongside world leaders in their field. Our close working relationship with King's Health Partners also opens up opportunities to get involved in academic research.
We're committed to a healthy work-life balance and ensuring our staff feel valued, with a comprehensive benefits package including:
Generous pay, pensions and leave, dependent on role and length of service Flexible working, including part-time and job share options Career development, through mentoring, coaching, and leadership and talent programmes Car lease schemes at competitive rates Keyworker housing available on selected sites NHS discounts of up to 10% with major retailers
Job description Job responsibilities
For a detailed breakdown of the role please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (RGN or dual qualified to include RGN) or Registered Paramedic with current registration with the relevant regulatory body (NMC/HCPC) Immediate Life Support (ILS) certification with the Resuscitation Council (UK) OR equivalent A recognised teaching qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience in facilitating learning in a clinical or healthcare setting BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science, BSc (Hons) in Nursing, Diploma in Higher Education in Nursing, Diploma in Paramedic Science, or equivalent approved academic qualification in a relevant clinical discipline.
Desirable
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS) Instructor status with the Resuscitation Council (UK) Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification with the Resuscitation Council (UK) Paediatric Basic Life Support (PBLS) or Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS) certification
Experience Essential
Significant leadership experience in acute, emergency care (e.g. emergency department, emergency ambulance) or intensive care settings Experience of working with a high degree of autonomy, leading and prioritising a complex workload across a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to a range of audiences Experience of line management of staff
Desirable
Experience of working within or alongside mental health services Experience of delivering training in a community or non-acute setting
Knowledge / Skills / Other Essential
Demonstrable knowledge of and adherence to the relevant professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the appropriate regulatory body Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of current UK and European Resuscitation Council guidelines and their application in clinical practice Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service where required, including outside of regular office hours if needed
Desirable
Experience of utilising simulation, technology-enabled tools or e-learning platforms to support training and competence assessment Experience of delivering training in a lone working or dispersed team environment
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address Maudsley Hospital
111 Denmark Hill
Camberwell
SE5 8AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)