Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Resuscitation Practitioner

The closing date is 31 August 2025

Job summary

The provision of basic and advanced life support training to the Trust in accordance with national and international standards.

The post holder will be required to attend resuscitations whenever possible and perform as a team member or in an expert advisory capacity. To audit and monitor standards of resuscitation practice and equipment within the trust. Assist with the procurement and monitoring of clinical equipment used during resuscitation within the trust. Planning, organisation and running of nationally recognised courses.

Main duties of the job

The main duties and responsibilities of the Resuscitation Practitioner include providing expert clinical care during cardiac arrests and emergencies, supporting the resuscitation team, ensuring adherence to Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines, and educating staff on resuscitation policies. They also assist in policy updates, conduct clinical audits, and manage resuscitation equipment. Additionally, the role involves identifying and addressing risks, planning and delivering resuscitation training programs, coordinating courses, and maintaining professional development. The Practitioner must handle both physical and mental demands, including responding to distressing situations and managing logistical challenges during training sessions.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum plus HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

197-HF7149

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical

Attend cardiac arrests, trauma calls and medical emergencies within the Trust, and perform as an expert practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and knowledge.

Provide clinical support to members of the resuscitation team.

Ensure cardiac arrests are run to Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines and they are conducted safely.

Disseminate information to medical and nursing staff about the Trust Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNA-CPR) policy.

Assist with the post resuscitative care of the patient where necessary, including transfer of the patient to the appropriate area within the Trust.

Assist the resuscitation manager in reviewing and updating resuscitation policies keeping them in line with present Resuscitation Council (UK), European Resuscitation Council and ILCOR guidelines.

Assist with conducting clinical audit on all cardiac arrests, peri-arrest and false calls within the trust

Identifying and notification of any risk management issues that may arise relating to resuscitation procedures or equipment.

Assist with the maintenance, and liaison with Clinical engineering department, to ensure clinical devices on the resuscitation trolleys are maintained in working order.