Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Resuscitation Officer to join our team at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. We are a forward-thinking, friendly, and supportive team, committed to compassionate care and staff development, with a range of learning opportunities available.
About the Role: As a Resuscitation Practitioner, you will:
* Lead and deliver high-standard resuscitation training in both adult and paediatric life support at basic and immediate levels across the Trust.
* Support clinical teams during and after emergencies and play a key role in Trust-wide initiatives to enhance resuscitation practices and equipment governance.
* Collaborate with colleagues to ensure outstanding patient care, education, and service delivery, in line with national standards and professional codes of practice.
* The post involves a balance of training (50%) and administrative, clinical, audit, incident investigation, and equipment management (50%).
About You:
* You are passionate about clinical excellence and making a real difference to patient outcomes.
* You are a registered ODP, Paramedic or Nurse.
* You have experience in resuscitation or critical care, with the ability to attend and manage cardiac arrest situations and medical emergencies on mental health inpatient wards.
Additional Information:
* The role requires flexibility to work across all Trust sites and the ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team under pressure.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide leadership, education, and support to multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of excellence in a quality learning environment.
* Work collaboratively to ensure effective resuscitation training and optimal use of resources and equipment.
* Support the operational delivery of the governance assurance framework, ensuring all training and services meet the highest organisational and national standards.
* Demonstrate expertise in resuscitation practice and education, maintaining accountability for the quality of training and life support provided.
* Act as a clinical expert and role model, offering education and support to all staff.
* Support Trust-wide initiatives on resuscitation equipment governance and cardiac arrest reduction.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
* Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
* Access to Continued Professional Development
* Involvement in improvement and research activities
* Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
* Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for details of main responsibilities and requirements of the role.
Person specification
Short-listing
Essential criteria
* Registered ODP / Paramedic / Nurse
* ILS Provider
* PILS provider (or willingness to train)
* ALS Provider (or willingness to train)
* Teaching qualification / equivalent, or demonstrable relevant experience.
* Significant post-registration experience in acute/emergency care and/or mental health.
* Experience in audit, quality improvement, and equipment management
* Comprehensive understanding of current resuscitation guidelines and best practices.
Desirable criteria
* ILS/PILS Instructor
* ALS/EPALS instructor
* Background in delivering resuscitation and simulation training
* Clinical experience with adults and children
* Understanding of mental health treatment and support strategies.
* Ability to debrief clinical staff and resolve issues generated during acute clinical situations.
📝 Application support - We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.
🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.