Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Resuscitation Officer
Closing date: 19 April 2026.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our small & friendly team. This role is predominantly educational and the successful candidate will be delivering a range of resuscitation training to Clinical staff across the Trust and to external clients. Recent experience in acute care is required and previous experience as a Resuscitation Officer would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse/ODP/Paramedic and possess a current Resuscitation Council (UK) Immediate or Advanced Life Support Instructor Certificate.
Main duties of the job
* To provide resuscitation training and education within the guidelines of the Trust and the Resuscitation Council (UK)
* To provide resuscitation and deteriorating patient simulation training and education packages which reflect current evidence and policy based practice using simulators and other relevant equipment under the direction of the Lead Educator for Resuscitation.
* To provide clinical and technical support and advice as an active member of the cardiac arrest team.
About us
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
UKVI Sponsorship
This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
* 1st Level Registration (UK) Nurse/ODP/Paramedic
* Resuscitation Council (UK) ALS Instructor/IC
* Evidence of CPD.
* Resuscitation Council (UK) ILS Instructor/IC
* Critical Care/equivalent Qualification.
* Resuscitation Council (UK) EPALS Instructor/IC
* Formal Teaching & Assessing Qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
* Evidence of recent post Registration experience in an acute care area
* Evidence of experience of work within Resuscitation/ Simulation training.
* Evidence of experience of clinical audit.
* Evidence of teaching in current role.
Skills & Abilities
* Evidence of excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Evidence of ability to work without supervision and manage time effectively.
* Evidence of ability to work flexibly.
* Evidence of ability to work within a team effectively.
* Evidence of a full driving license with ability & access to drive own car.
* Evidence of ability to work as an expert practitioner.
* Evidence of successful management of change.
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.
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