Nurse Specialist Resuscitation and Deterioration

Please note, at this stage, the role is open only to internal staff (including NHSP and Agency staff currently on placement within our organisation) and staff substantively employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any individual who is at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria.

Delivering high-quality resuscitation training and ensuring compliance with resuscitation equipment across all KMMH locations. This is primarily a teaching role, aimed at equipping healthcare staff with the skills and confidence to manage medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests and deteriorating patients.

The post holder will conduct resuscitation and deterioration simulation activities, maintain resuscitation equipment standards, and travel between multiple sites to provide comprehensive support and training. As KMMH is a mental health trust, resuscitation training and response are tailored for staff who may not frequently encounter medical emergencies. Simulation scenarios may also include situations relevant to mental health settings, such as deterioration due to self-harm.

Recognising that such scenarios can be challenging and potentially distressing, the post holder will ensure that training and debriefing are conducted with sensitivity and consideration for staff well-being.

In addition, the post holder will support the implementation of trust-wide and departmental policies and procedures related to resuscitation and patient safety. They will work collaboratively with colleagues to foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and high-quality care, promoting strong working relationships that enhance patient safety and ensure best practices across all KMMH locations.

• Deliver adult and paediatric resuscitation training in line with Resuscitation Council UK standards.
• Provide education on early recognition and management of deteriorating patients.
• Use simulation-based methods and practical assessments to build staff confidence.
• Monitor staff competence and maintain compliance with national guidelines.
• Audit and maintain resuscitation equipment, ensuring safety and functionality.
• Deputise for the Band 7 Resuscitation Officer when required.
• Support staff development through supervision and appraisals.
• Contribute to policy development, audits, and service improvement initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders and maintain digital training resources.

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway.

Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year.

Our vision is simple:
We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It’s why we’re passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that s doing well together.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Amy Marsh

Job title:

Senior Nurse Specialist for Resus & Deterioration Email address:  Telephone number: