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Main area Resuscitation Manager Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (To travel between CNWL sites) Job ref 333-C-HQ-2100
Site CNWL HQ Town London Salary £66,274 - £73,496 per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata if P/T) Salary period Yearly Closing 04/08/:59
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Job overview The Trust Resuscitation Manager is the operational and professional lead for resuscitation services across the Trust, working in partnership with the Nurse Consultant for Deteriorating Patient and Clinical Skills to ensure patients receive safe, effective and evidence-based emergency care. The role provides strategic leadership, operational management, clinical expertise and educational oversight, ensuring the organisation meets national standards, regulatory requirements and best practice in resuscitation and deteriorating patient care
Main duties of the job
- Manage the day-to-day operational delivery of the Resuscitation Team, including line management, workforce planning and service development.
- Lead the Trust's resuscitation governance framework, providing assurance through audit, performance monitoring, risk management and reporting to senior committees.
- Develop, deliver and evaluate high-quality resuscitation education programmes, including Immediate Life Support (ILS), simulation training and competency assessment.
- Act as the Trust's expert adviser on resuscitation, deteriorating patient care and emergency response, supporting clinical teams across all services.
- Lead the review, development and implementation of resuscitation and deteriorating patient policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
- Drive continuous quality improvement through audit, research, simulation, innovation and the implementation of evidence-based practice.
- Lead the Trust's cardiac arrest audit programme, emergency equipment assurance and simulation to improve patient outcomes.
- Provide expert advice on the procurement, standardisation and governance of resuscitation equipment across the organisation.
- Build strong multidisciplinary relationships with clinical, operational and executive colleagues
- Represent the Trust locally, regionally and nationally, maintaining awareness of emerging evidence and influencing the future development of resuscitation services.
Working for our organisation At Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL), you'll be part of one of the UK's most diverse and forward-thinking NHS organisations, caring for people across mental health, community health, learning disabilities, addictions, sexual health, dentistry and health and justice services. Serving more than two million people across London, Milton Keynes and beyond, CNWL is committed to delivering compassionate, innovative and evidence-based care.
This is an exciting time to join our Nursing Directorate. We are transforming how we recognise and respond to deteriorating patients through digital innovation, simulation, patient safety improvement and multidisciplinary collaboration. As Trust Resuscitation Manager, you'll have the opportunity to influence care at scale-working alongside passionate clinicians, educators and leaders to shape strategy, improve patient outcomes and embed a culture of continuous learning. Whether leading Trust-wide initiatives, developing future clinical leaders or introducing innovative approaches to resuscitation and deteriorating patient care, your work will have a lasting impact across a diverse range of services and communities.
At CNWL, we value curiosity, collaboration and continuous improvement. We invest in our people, encourage innovation and provide opportunities to develop professionally while making a genuine difference to the lives of patients, families and colleagues every day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Core Purpose
The post holder leads the Trust-wide resuscitation programme by bringing together patient safety, clinical governance, education, quality improvement and operational delivery. They are responsible for ensuring that resuscitation systems are safe, responsive and continuously improving while supporting clinical teams across mental health, community, learning disability and specialist services.
Strategic Leadership
The role develops and delivers the Trust's resuscitation strategy, translating national guidance into local practice. It provides expert advice to senior leaders, influences policy development, identifies emerging risks and ensures that resuscitation remains embedded within the wider deteriorating patient agenda and organisational quality priorities.
Clinical Governance and Patient Safety
A significant element of the role is providing assurance that the Trust complies with national standards through:
- Supporting PSIRF investigations involving resuscitation or deterioration
- Monitoring organisational risks
- Leading audit programmes
- Identifying learning from incidents
- Driving quality improvement initiatives
- Reporting assurance to Trust committees and executive teams.
Education and Workforce Development
The Trust Resuscitation Manager leads the development of a comprehensive education programme that ensures every member of staff receives the appropriate level of resuscitation training for their role. This includes:
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Adult and paediatric resuscitation education
- Simulation training
- Competency assessment
- Development of future instructors
- Maintaining Resuscitation Council (UK) standards across the organisation.
Service Improvement
The role acts as a change leader by identifying opportunities to improve systems, introducing innovation and embedding evidence-based practice. This includes reviewing policies, improving emergency response processes, supporting new technologies and strengthening organisational resilience.
Operational Management
The post holder manages the day-to-day operation of the Resuscitation Team, including:
- Line management
- Workforce planning
- Recruitment and retention
- Procurement advice
- Resource management
- Prioritisation of service demands across the Trust.
Success depends on building strong partnerships across the organisation, working closely with:
- Medical staff
- Clinical governance teams
- Physical healthcare teams
- Learning and development
- Ward leaders
Research, Audit and Continuous Improvement
The role uses audit, incident data and research to evaluate performance, identify themes and implement improvements. Regular cardiac arrest audits . click apply for full job details