Resuscitation Manager

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.

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.

A significant element of the role is providing assurance that the Trust complies with national standards through:

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:

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.

The post holder manages the day-to-day operation of the Resuscitation Team, including:

Success depends on building strong partnerships across the organisation, working closely with:

The role uses audit, incident data and research to evaluate performance, identify themes and implement improvements. Regular cardiac arrest audits, emergency equipment assurance and simulated emergency exercises provide evidence that systems remain safe and effective while informing future improvements.

The Trust Resuscitation Manager is an experienced registered healthcare professional with advanced resuscitation expertise, strong leadership capability and extensive experience in education, service improvement and clinical governance. They combine strategic thinking with operational delivery and act as a highly visible expert resource across the organisation.

This role ensures that the Trust has a modern, high-quality resuscitation service that improves patient outcomes through safer systems, highly skilled staff, effective governance and continuous learning. It bridges strategy and frontline practice, ensuring that every resuscitation event becomes an opportunity to improve care and strengthen patient safety across the 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.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable: - Educated to Masters level or willing to work towards

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Desirable: - Experience of working within a Mental Health setting

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Desirable: - Experience of working in multi agency setting

ATTITIUDES, APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARATERISTICS