Resuscitation Practice Development Nurse / Paramedic
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation TrustCamberwell, London
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust based in Camberwell. The advertised salary is £47,951 to £56,863. Applications close on 5 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
The Resuscitation Practice Development Nurse/Paramedic will support the Resuscitation Practice Development Manager in delivering high-quality, evidenc...
- Deliver ILS training as an in-house Tutor and provide ward-based in-situ training and assessments
- Support early recognition of the deteriorating patient
- Provide ad-hoc and specialist resuscitation training across Trust teams
- Offer one-to-one support following ILS/BLS training
- Coordinate training activity to maximise compliance
- Oversee resuscitation equipment and maintain administrative records
- Contribute to audit and service improvement activities
- Deputise for the team manager as required
- Maintain professional registration and up-to-date clinical knowledge
For a full breakdown of this role please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached
By coming to work at SLaM, you will join an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care, with access to professional development and the chance to work alongside world leaders in their field. Our close working relationship with King's Health Partners also opens up opportunities to get involved in academic research.
We're committed to a healthy work-life balance and ensuring our staff feel valued, with a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous pay, pensions and leave, dependent on role and length of service
- Flexible working, including part-time and job share options
- Career development, through mentoring, coaching, and leadership and talent programmes
- Car lease schemes at competitive rates
- Keyworker housing available on selected sites
- NHS discounts of up to 10% with major retailers
Essential: - Registered Nurse (RGN or dual qualified to include RGN) or Registered Paramedic with current registration with the relevant regulatory body (NMC/HCPC); - Immediate Life Support (ILS) certification with the Resuscitation Council (UK) OR equivalent; - A recognised teaching qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience in facilitating learning in a clinical or healthcare setting; - Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to resuscitation and emergency care practice through post-registration training
Desirable: - Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS) Instructor status with the Resuscitation Council (UK); - Advanced Life Support (ALS) Provider certification with the Resuscitation Council (UK); - Paediatric Basic Life Support (PBLS) or Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS) certification
Essential: - Significant post-qualification experience in acute, emergency care environment (e.g. emergency department, emergency ambulance) or intensive care settings; - Experience of delivering resuscitation or clinical skills training to staff in a healthcare setting; - Experience of maintaining accurate training or clinical records in accordance with organisational policies and professional guidelines; - Experience of providing constructive feedback to learners following training assessments or clinical observation
Desirable: - Experience of delivering training to non-clinical or diverse staff groups, adapting content and communication style to meet varying learning needs; - Experience of working within or alongside mental health services or a community healthcare setting; - Experience of participating in audit, quality improvement, or service development within a clinical or training environment; - Experience of planning and organising training activities to maximise training uptake and compliance
Essential: - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to a range of audiences including clinical and non-clinical staff; - Willing and able to travel frequently across Trust sites in order to fulfil the requirements of the role; - Willingness to undertake further qualifications or training relevant to the role, including Instructor level resuscitation courses; - Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service where required, including outside of regular office hours if needed
Desirable: - Full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
How this role compares
We hold 1,267 NHS vacancies in London that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £47,951. This role sits close to the middle of the range.
There are 12,785 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,718 of them in London.
You have 2 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 59 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has 51 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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