Visa Note
This position offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for international candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK. However, applicants must verify their eligibility requirements directly with the employer before applying. The UK visa process can be complex, and it’s essential to confirm that your qualifications and experience meet the necessary standards for both the role and the visa requirements.
Job Summary
The Resuscitation Lead position at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is an exciting opportunity for healthcare professionals seeking to advance their career in the UK. This role involves overseeing the strategic planning, organization, and delivery of resuscitation training from Basic Life Support to Advanced Life Support. You will be the driving force behind the organization’s resuscitation strategy, ensuring teams are skilled, confident, and ready to act when it matters most.
Key Responsibilities
The Resuscitation Service Lead will be responsible for overall strategic planning, organization, and delivery of basic life support, intermediate life support, advanced life support training, and associated training in line with the Trust’s CPR Training Policy and National Resuscitation Council Guidelines. You will ensure a robust resuscitation service is provided Trust-wide with appropriate support clinically, educationally, and managerially.
Management and Leadership
You will line manage the resuscitation, medical devices, and medical gases training teams to ensure appropriate management of individuals and development of the teams. As a senior member of the Resuscitation committee, you’ll provide assurance regarding training for resuscitation, clinical practice standards, and results of clinical audit.
Quality Assurance
The Lead will be required to audit and monitor standards of resuscitation practice and equipment within the Trust. You’ll assist with the procurement and monitoring of clinical equipment used during resuscitation within the Trust, ensuring compliance with statutory and mandatory requirements in terms of training provision, governance, resource allocation, and management.
Training Development
You will lead on the development, delivery, and support of national adult and paediatric advanced/immediate life support courses run by the department. The role involves project managing priority resuscitation training programmes across the organization, ensuring clinical staff are supported to work in compliance with regulatory body standards for meeting national standards of safety and quality of care.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you must be a registered professional with current registration with either the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Additionally, you’ll need a post-registration Acute/Critical Care Qualification at degree level or above (e.g., Emergency Department, Critical Care, Acute Medicine).
Postgraduate Education
A postgraduate Training/Education qualification (such as postgraduate Certificate/Diploma) is required, or you must be willing to work towards this qualification. You must also currently be certified as either an ALS Provider or APLS Provider.
Essential Experience
You must have demonstrable experience of working in a National Health Service provider unit and experience working in an acute/critical care service front line (e.g., Emergency Department, Critical Care, Acute Medicine). Enhanced interpersonal skills for group facilitation and 1:1 coaching are essential, as is demonstrable experience of delivering personal skills and development programmes.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
A leadership and management qualification at degree level or above is desirable. Experience of working with Health Education England (HEE) and Further Education (FE) sector would also be advantageous. Developed analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to use a wide range of techniques (facilitation, coaching, instruction, etc.) and delivery media.
About the Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is a major teaching hospital providing healthcare services to the people of Plymouth and surrounding areas. We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Working Environment
Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence, and great customer care. The Trust offers great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.
Location Benefits
We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. Plymouth is located in the southwest of England, with excellent transport links and a high quality of life. The city offers a mix of urban amenities and beautiful coastline.
Application Details
Employment Terms
This is a permanent, full-time position at Band 7 on the Agenda for Change pay scale, with a salary ranging from £47,810 to £54,710 per annum. The Trust offers a comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, health insurance, and opportunities for professional development.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 01 December 2025. Please note that all communication will be electronic, so ensure you check your email account regularly. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Equal Opportunities
We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
How to Apply
Application Process
To apply for this position, you must complete the application form via the NHS Jobs website. Ensure you provide detailed information about your qualifications, experience, and how you meet the person specification. International applicants should clearly outline their eligibility for sponsorship and provide details of their professional registration.
Required Documents
You will need to provide copies of your professional registration certificates, qualifications, and evidence of relevant experience. If your qualifications were obtained outside the UK, you may need to provide verification of their equivalence to UK qualifications. For international applicants, evidence of English language proficiency may be required.
Visa Requirements
If you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK, you should indicate this in your application. The employer will assess your eligibility for sponsorship based on the role requirements and your individual circumstances. Successful candidates will need to apply for the appropriate visa through the UKVI system.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, please contact Tim Murray, Deputy Lead for Education, at [email protected] or by phone at 01752431965. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support, including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment manager for this position.
Further Information
For more information about University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, please visit our website at https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/. You can also find information about working in the NHS and the benefits of relocating to the UK through the NHS Careers website and UK Visas and Immigration resources.
Privacy Notice
Please review the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust’s privacy notice at https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/privacy-notice to understand how your personal data will be processed and protected during the recruitment process. Your information will be handled in accordance with data protection legislation.
