Senior Resuscitation Officer (Nursing) | Barts Health NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Resuscitation Service for a band 6 or 7 depending on experience. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered health care professional who is comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

The Role is a cross-site and the successful candidate will be required to travel.

Supporting colleagues in the development of clinical skills relating to resuscitation. Teaching Resuscitation related skills and practices in a variety of settings to all staff groups.

Promoting the importance of good clinical practice across Barts Health, acting as an education and training resource for staff, offering advice as well as expert practical input into the management of cardiac arrests and medical emergencies.

Acting as a resource and link, assisting with expert advice to all areas of the Trust concerning resuscitation related directives, national initiatives and changes in policies and protocols.

As a Resuscitation Officer/ Senior Resuscitation Officer, teaching forms a large component of the role, including being Course Instructor and Director on Resuscitation Council UK / ALSG regulated courses.

Supporting colleagues in the development of clinical skills relating to Resuscitation.

Supporting the implementation of robust policies and guidelines which will support all aspects of resuscitation practice within Barts Health NHS Trust

Teaching Resuscitation related skills and practices in a variety of settings to all staff groups.

The role also includes having a hospital site responsibility, to lead on projects and management of junior staff. The role includes maintaining clinical skills by attending clinical emergencies, involvement in clinical audit and organisation of emergency equipment throughout the Trust.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

This advert closes on Tuesday 26 May 2026