Job summary
- Main area
- Resuscitation
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 318-26-T0114
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 (pa, pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Resus Clinical Practitioner, Band 6
Band 6
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
The Resus Clinical Practitioner (RCP) will play a pivotal role in the assessment and management of acutely unwell adults and children within the Emergency Department. The post holder will work within the resuscitation area, demonstrating advanced clinical skills, critical decision making, and leadership in the care of patients with life-threatening illness or injury, including trauma. They will utilize specialist knowledge and experience to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, support junior staff in developing clinical competence and contribute to improving patient outcomes through education, clinical excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration. This is an exciting opportunity to join the expanding Resus Clinical Practitioner team!
Additional working pattern details: We work a mixture of nights and days in the Emergency Department. 07:30-20:00 and 19:30-20:00.
Main duties of the job
- Preparation of resuscitation bays for receiving patients, including checking of equipment and stock within the department.
- Ability and knowledge to look after the acutely unwell Adult or Child.
- Preparation and administration of blood and blood products in line with Trust policy.
- Preparation and administration of drugs via different routes in line with Trust policy.
- Competence in the use of all equipment within the Resuscitation Department, including monitoring devices, rapid infusers, blood gas analyser machine, ventilators and any other equipment used for caring for the critically ill patient.
- The practice of, or willingness to, undertake training for extended skills identified as appropriate to the role
This is a general summary of responsibilities, but it should not be taken as an exhaustive list.
Working for our organisation
Working in the Emergency Department is fast-paced and constantly evolving. Our team is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care while fostering a friendly and supportive culture. We work collaboratively to achieve our shared goals, and every team member is recognised and valued for their unique contribution.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Resus Clinical Practitioner (RCP) will play a pivotal role in the assessment and management of acutely unwell adults and children within the Emergency Department.
Contact Details
Nicola Kwateng (Senior Sister, Emergency Department)
0300 422 5103
Please note, I work variable shifts between Saturday - Tuesday and will endeavour to respond to any queries around this position at my earliest opportunity.
I encourage any applicants who are not already familiar with the trust to arrange a visit to have a look around our department and meet some of the team.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Active registration with the NMC
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial experience in working within an Emergency department
Desirable criteria
- Manchester Triage trained qualification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Advanced Life Support ALS
- Intermediate Life Support ILS
- Paediatric Life Support PLS
- Teaching or mentoring & assessing qualification
- Experience working in Resus
Desirable criteria
- ILS Instructor
- Level 1 & 2 trauma trained
- Completion of recognized Trauma course e.g. ATNC/ ETC
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support APLS
- Trauma Intermediate Life Support TILS
- ALS Instructor
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicola Kwateng
- Job title
- Senior Sister, Emergency Department
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 5103
- Additional information
Please note, I work variable shifts between Saturday - Tuesday and will endeavour to respond to any queries around this position as my earliest opportunity.
I encourage any applicants who are not already familiar with the trust to arrange a visit to have a look around our department and meet some of the team.
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