Resuscitation and Simulation Practitioner

Resuscitation and Simulation Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 role within the Resuscitation and Simulation Department. This is a cross‑site post, working across multiple acute hospital sites and satellite units as part of the wider team working across Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full‑time post.

The role will provide an opportunity for motivated and enthusiastic healthcare professionals with an interest in resuscitation to gain valuable experience working across a wide variety of services and alongside staff from all disciplines.

You will be working alongside Resuscitation Practitioners and members of the support team – technicians and course coordinators – supporting the Resuscitation Service Team Lead to provide a comprehensive and cohesive resuscitation service for the Trust.

As a member of the team, you will provide resuscitation training to all grades of staff and professions, from basic to advanced life support as qualified and required. As a professional role model you will provide direct and indirect clinical care, ensuring the needs of the patient are central to service delivery. You will monitor and improve standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence‑based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues, and the provision of skilled professional leadership.

You will actively contribute to the clinical effectiveness processes within the service.

We are looking for a Band 6 Adult Resuscitation Practitioner who is enthusiastic, highly motivated, confident, flexible and demonstrates excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

You will work with other members of the Resuscitation and Simulation Department to support the wider resuscitation team and the range of services it provides across multiple sites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering resuscitation training at all levels to Trust staff and some external candidates.
• Participating in the collection and collation of data for national and local audits, and presenting this information as required at appropriate forums.
• Participating in the cardiac arrest/emergency team response when available, providing clinical expertise, support and acting as an expert resource.

There will also be opportunities to develop personally and professionally within the team. You will be supported to develop as an instructor with a variety of learning opportunities in resuscitation practice and education.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000‑plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester – the largest health academic campus in Europe – we are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working – empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

• Name: Chris Baldwin – Senior Resuscitation Practitioner, Oxford Rd Campus – Email:  – Phone:
• Name: Clare Taylor – Senior Resuscitation Practitioner, Wythenshawe Hospital – Email:  – Phone:
• Name: Jack Howard – Senior Resuscitation Practitioner, North Manchester General – Email:  – Phone: