Resuscitation Practice Development Nurse / Paramedic
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role supports the Resuscitation Practice Development Manager in delivering high-quality, evidence-based resuscitation training across the Trust, covering inpatient, community, and specialist settings. The post holder will act as an in-house ILS Tutor, provide ward-based training and assessments, and support the early recognition of deteriorating patients. They will also coordinate training activities, oversee resuscitation equipment, maintain records, and contribute to audit and service improvement.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver ILS training as an in-house Tutor and provide ward-based in-situ training and assessments
- Support early recognition of the deteriorating patient
- Provide ad-hoc and specialist resuscitation training across Trust teams
- Offer one-to-one support following ILS/BLS training
- Coordinate training activity to maximise compliance
- Oversee resuscitation equipment and maintain administrative records
- Contribute to audit and service improvement activities
- Deputise for the team manager as required
- Maintain professional registration and up-to-date clinical knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to resuscitation and emergency care practice through post-registration training
- Significant post-qualification experience in acute, emergency care environment (e.g. emergency department, emergency ambulance) or intensive care settings
- Experience of delivering resuscitation or clinical skills training to staff in a healthcare setting
- Experience of maintaining accurate training or clinical records in accordance with organisational policies and professional guidelines
- Experience of providing constructive feedback to learners following training assessments or clinical observation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to a range of audiences including clinical and non-clinical staff
- Willing and able to travel frequently across Trust sites in order to fulfil the requirements of the role
- Willingness to undertake further qualifications or training relevant to the role, including Instructor level resuscitation courses
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service where required, including outside of regular office hours if needed
Desirable criteria
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS) Instructor status with the Resuscitation Council (UK)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) Provider certification with the Resuscitation Council (UK)
- Paediatric Basic Life Support (PBLS) or Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS) certification
- Experience of delivering training to non-clinical or diverse staff groups, adapting content and communication style to meet varying learning needs
- Experience of working within or alongside mental health services or a community healthcare setting
- Experience of participating in audit, quality improvement, or service development within a clinical or training environment
- Experience of planning and organising training activities to maximise training uptake and compliance
- Full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £47,951 – £56,863 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Resuscitation Practice Development Nurse / Paramedic
The closing date is 05 October 2026
Job summary
The Resuscitation Practice Development Nurse/Paramedic will support the Resuscitation Practice Development Manager in delivering high-quality, evidence-based resuscitation training across the Trust, spanning inpatient, community and specialist settings.
The post holder will act as an in-house ILS Tutor, deliver ward-based in-situ training and assessments, and support early recognition of the deteriorating patient. They will provide ad-hoc and specialist training across Trust teams, one-to-one support following ILS/BLS training, and coordinate training activity to maximise compliance.
The role also includes oversight of resuscitation equipment and administrative records, contributing to audit and service improvement, and deputising for the team manager as required. The post holder will maintain their professional registration and keep clinical knowledge up to date.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver ILS training as an in-house Tutor and provide ward-based in-situ training and assessments
- Support early recognition of the deteriorating patient
- Provide ad-hoc and specialist resuscitation training across Trust teams
- Offer one-to-one support following ILS/BLS training
- Coordinate training activity to maximise compl
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