About this role
Job summary **Part time 33.75 hours per week** Are you passionate about saving lives, shaping clinical practice, and inspiring others to deliver the very best care when it matters most? If so, this could be the role for you. We're looking for an experienced, passionate resuscitation professional to join our small, dynamic and friendly multidisciplinary Resuscitation Department at HDFT. This is a role that blends clinical leadership, education, data analysis and staff support, with a direct impact on patient outcomes and workforce readiness across both acute and community services. "You're not just delivering training - you're improving safety, confidence and care across the whole Trust."
You will support colleagues before, during and after critical events through collaborative working, debriefing and learning, while also analysing 2222 data to identify learning, share insight and drive improvement.
This is a demanding but rewarding post, offering autonomy, variation and the opportunity to influence practice at every level - all within a supportive team that values daily huddles, shared problem-solving and support.
Main duties of the job
This role is about making a difference where it matters most. As a Senior Resuscitation Officer, you will combine clinical expertise, education and insight to improve care across the Trust.
Your key duties will include:
Leading on the delivery of high-quality resuscitation training (adult, paediatric and newborn) across acute and community settings Attending 2222 calls in a leadership and/or advisory role Analysing data, identifying learning and sharing it with teams to drive improvement Supporting colleagues through debriefs and follow-up after resuscitation events Contributing to audit, governance, policy development and digital transformation initiatives Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to strengthen resuscitation practice and awareness Support is central to how we work.You'll be welcomed with a structured induction and development package with ongoing mentorship. Daily team huddles provide space to check in, prioritise workload and look out for one another, while a strong team culture ensures you are never facing the challenges of resuscitation work alone.
Curious to know more? We're always happy to have an informal chat about the role and what it's like to work with us.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties & Responsibilities
As a Senior Resuscitation Officer, you will play a vital role in delivering and developing a highquality resuscitation service across Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.
You will:
Provide expert clinical leadership during cardiac arrests and lifethreatening emergencies Lead on the delivery of resuscitation training (adult, paediatric and newborn) across acute and community services Analyse cardiac arrest and medical emergency data Support colleagues through debriefing Contribute to audit, governance, policy development and national cardiac arrest submissions Monitor training compliance and data reporting Provide clinical leadershipto the Resuscitation Department and across the Trust Work autonomously at Band 7 level, managing competing priorities and complex situations Deputise for the Service Lead for Resuscitation and support the operational leadership of the service Essential Professional Qualifications You must:
Hold current professional registration with the NMC or HCPC (Nurse, Paramedic, Operating Department Practitioner, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Physicians Associate) Have a minimum of four years postregistration clinical experience Have at least two years experience working as a Resuscitation Officer or similar role Hold current Resuscitation Council UK ALS Instructor status Hold current EPALS or APLS Instructor or Provider status (and be willing to work towards Instructor status if not yet achieved) Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
qualification Essential
Registered Professional Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Operating Department Practitioner, ACP, Physicians Associate At least Four years experience including critical/emergency care setting Current RCUK ALS Instructor Experience of working as a Resuscitation Officer or similar Current EPALS/APLS Instructor or Provider
Desirable
NLS Provider or Instructor Experience of Audit Experience of data analysis and quality improvement Recognised Teaching qualification - ENB 998/Post Graduate Certificate in Education. Educated to degree level or working towards.
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 Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)