Job overview

We’re looking for a motivated and dynamic individual to join the Resuscitation Department at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT). Band 5 or 6 depending on experience

In this developmental secondment, you’ll play a vital part in delivering a high-quality resuscitation service across our acute hospital and community sites throughout the North of England by;

·         Deliver engaging, specialist resuscitation training to a wide range of staff, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.

·         Act as a trusted expert and resource for resuscitation advice, supporting excellence in both education and clinical practice.

·         Contribute to the continuous improvement of our services through regular audits of cardiac arrest procedures and resuscitation equipment.

·         Champion best practice in patient safety and support the delivery of HDFT’s vision and the goals of the Resuscitation Department.

·         Develop your teaching and training skills, with support from an experienced and friendly team.

·         Gain to a range of nationally recognised advanced resuscitation and instructor courses to enhance your professional development.

Within a supportive environment that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence in patient care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in patient care, expand your professional expertise, and grow within a department dedicated to saving lives and supporting others to do the same.

Main duties of the job

·         Support the department’s vision to empower staff through effective learning and delivery of resuscitation excellence.

·         Deliver and advise on basic life support skills and work towards assisting with intermediate and advanced levels in line with Resuscitation Council UK guidelines, progressing towards Advanced Instructor status.

·         Maintain up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge and integrate best practice into training and clinical support.

·         Contribute to the implementation and ongoing improvement of HDFT’s Resuscitation Policy.

·         Act as an advocate for staff and patients, applying ethical, legal, and professional standards in all aspects of practice.

Working for our organisation

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.