Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Resuscitation Trainer

The closing date is 15 October 2025

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

An exciting opportunity has become available within the BCUHB Resuscitation Service. You will be part of an established and dedicated team providing all levels of Resuscitation Training, clinical support, and advice; helping to drive the service forward and improve delivery of resuscitation services.

The current vacancy is based in Ysbyty Bangor though as the Resuscitation Service is a single service across all sites of the health board, there will be the opportunity to work across all three acute sites and community settings to help gain valuable experience.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be required to be a qualified Immediate Life Support or Paediatric Immediate Life Support instructor. On appointment the postholder would be delivering training upto and including basic life support and immediate life support training across BCU services, and other healthcare settings as the B6 Resuscitation Trainer.

In addition to the training aspect of the role, the successful applicant would support ongoing audits ensuring improved patient safety and Quality Improvement, as well as being an active member of the Resuscitation Committee, and part of the emergency response teams on the acute sites which provides a balance of clinical work / regular teaching.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-NMR657-1025

Job locations

Ysbyty Bangor

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting the Resuscitation Team Manager in the planning, organising, implementing and delivering Resuscitation Services for both staff and patients.

In collaboration with the Resuscitation Team Manager, deliver the Resuscitation and Clinical Simulation Services for both staff and patients (Acute and Community Services) within the locality.

To work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to ensure the highest standards of patient care and service delivery.

Meeting Organisational and National Policies and N.M.C. /H.C.P.C. Code of Practice, professional standards and guidance.

Supporting the Resuscitation Team Manager in balancing the budget for Resuscitation and Clinical Simulation Service (where appropriate), whilst maintaining quality and safety of training and delivering financial governance.

Support the process for managing concerns/complaints within the locality for Resuscitation and Clinical Skills.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting the Resuscitation Team Manager in the planning, organising, implementing and delivering Resuscitation Services for both staff and patients.

In collaboration with the Resuscitation Team Manager, deliver the Resuscitation and Clinical Simulation Services for both staff and patients (Acute and Community Services) within the locality.

To work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to ensure the highest standards of patient care and service delivery.

Meeting Organisational and National Policies and N.M.C. /H.C.P.C. Code of Practice, professional standards and guidance.

Supporting the Resuscitation Team Manager in balancing the budget for Resuscitation and Clinical Simulation Service (where appropriate), whilst maintaining quality and safety of training and delivering financial governance.

Support the process for managing concerns/complaints within the locality for Resuscitation and Clinical Skills.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional Registration NMC HCPC
  • ILS instructor (ILSi)

Desirable

  • ALS Instructor or other Advanced instructor qualification
  • Ability to speak Welsh

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience instructing to groups
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional Registration NMC HCPC
  • ILS instructor (ILSi)

Desirable

  • ALS Instructor or other Advanced instructor qualification
  • Ability to speak Welsh

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience instructing to groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Bangor

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Bangor

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resuscitation Team Manager

Alun Mowll

alun.mowll@wales.nhs.uk

03000851370

Details

Date posted

01 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-NMR657-1025

Job locations

Ysbyty Bangor

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Supporting documents

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