Critical Care Outreach and Resuscitation Team Leader

Job summaryImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to join our highly regarded Critical Care Outreach and Resuscitation Service. This practitioner-led team supports critically ill and deteriorating patients, delivers a skilled resuscitation service and provides a comprehensive training programme. The team also contributes to audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across the Trust.You will lead and manage an experienced clinical team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective care that improves outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers. You will provide strong clinical leadership, promote best practice and support shared learning across clinical services and the wider Trust.The role has a strong educational focus, including delivering resuscitation training to staff at all levels. You will need proven teaching and assessment skills and will respond to cardiac arrest calls as a member of the resuscitation team.We are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic and compassionate individual with excellent interpersonal skills and substantial Band 7 experience in acute or critical care outreach and resuscitation. You should ideally hold current ALS, EPALS+ or APLS certification and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional development.Main duties of the jobAs akey member of a multi professional team, ensure appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care.Ensure patients are assessed, have care plans that are implemented and evaluated in accordance with Trust's evidence basedprocedural documents.To have local open and transparent communication channels that support the critical care outreach and resuscitation team to do the right thing for people we care for, to be bold when they have good ideas and to speak up when things go wrong.Act as a clinical expert within sphere of work.Have continuous responsibility for the team, providing visible professional leadership and line management for ateam of nursing and support staff.Ensure staffing is in line with Trust policy.Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively.Be responsible for the safety and cleanliness of the working environment.Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area.About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.DetailsDate posted28 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 66,274 to 73,496 a year pa inclusive ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number290-SCCS-2407Job locationsTrust widePraed StreetLondonW2 1NYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialPost registration qualification in critical careMSc in relevant subject matter or working towardsRecognised teaching/assessing qualificationManagement and Leadership qualification or equivalent experienceALS/ILS instructor or instructor candidateDesirableIndependent prescriberLeadership qualificationQuality improvement training/experience Experience EssentialSubstantial post registration experience at band 7 or above, including relevant experience in critical care outreach.Experience of advanced decision making to manage complex patients.Experience of teaching and assessing othersExperience of audit and service developmentDesirableExperience of leading and managing othersResearch experience and publication Text skills Knowledge and experience EssentialAbility to work autonomously and demonstrate high-level decision-making skills in clinical practice In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practiceAble to demonstrate advanced communication skills and clinical leadershipExcellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office values and behaviours EssentialEngages in reflective practice to facilitate learning and improvement in self and othersFlexible approach to working, ensuring diversity and inclusivityRole model Trust values Person Specification Qualifications EssentialPost registration qualification in critical careMSc in relevant subject matter or working towardsRecognised teaching/assessing qualificationManagement and Leadership qualification or equivalent experienceALS/ILS instructor or instructor candidateDesirableIndependent prescriberLeadership qualificationQuality improvement training/experience Experience EssentialSubstantial post registration experience at band 7 or above, including relevant experience in critical care outreach.Experience of advanced decision making to manage complex patients.Experience of teaching and assessing othersExperience of audit and service developmentDesirableExperience of leading and managing othersResearch experience and publication Text skills Knowledge and experience EssentialAbility to work autonomously and demonstrate high-level decision-making skills in clinical practice In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practiceAble to demonstrate advanced communication skills and clinical leadershipExcellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office values and behaviours EssentialEngages in reflective practice to facilitate learning and improvement in self and othersFlexible approach to working, ensuring diversity and inclusivityRole model Trust valuesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressTrust widePraed StreetLondonW2 1NYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressTrust widePraed StreetLondonW2 1NYUnited KingdomEmployer's website