Critical Care Outreach and Resuscitation Team Leader
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Critical Care Outreach and Resuscitation Team Leader
The closing date is 10 November 2026
Job summary
Imperial 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 job
- As akey member of a multi professional team, ensure appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care.
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Ensure patients are assessed, have care plans that are implemented and evaluated in accordance with Trust's evidence basedprocedural documents.
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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.
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Act as a clinical expert within sphere of work.
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Have continuous responsibility for the team, providing visible professional leadership and line management for ateam of nursing and support staff.
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Ensure staffing is in line with Trust policy.
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Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively.
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Be responsible for the safety and cleanliness of the working environment.
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Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area.
About us
At 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.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£66,274 to £73,496 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-SCCS-2407
Job locations
Trust wide
Praed Street
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 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 responsibilities
The 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
Essential
- Post registration qualification in critical care
- MSc in relevant subject matter or working towards
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Management and Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
- ALS/ILS instructor or instructor candidate
Desirable
- Independent prescriber
- Leadership qualification
- Quality improvement training/experience
Experience
Essential
- Substantial 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 others
- Experience of audit and service development
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing others
- Research experience and publication Text
skills Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate high-level decision-making skills in clinical practice In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice
- Able to demonstrate advanced communication skills and clinical leadership
- Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office
values and behaviours
Essential
- Engages in reflective practice to facilitate learning and improvement in self and others
- Flexible approach to working, ensuring diversity and inclusivity
- Role model Trust values
Qualifications
Essential
- Post registration qualification in critical care
- MSc in relevant subject matter or working towards
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Management and Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
- ALS/ILS instructor or instructor candidate
Desirable
- Independent prescriber
- Leadership qualification
- Quality improvement training/experience
Experience
Essential
- Substantial 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 others
- Experience of audit and service development
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing others
- Research experience and publication Text
skills Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate high-level decision-making skills in clinical practice In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice
- Able to demonstrate advanced communication skills and clinical leadership
- Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office
values and behaviours
Essential
- Engages in reflective practice to facilitate learning and improvement in self and others
- Flexible approach to working, ensuring diversity and inclusivity
- Role model Trust values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Trust wide
Praed Street
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Trust wide
Praed Street
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Nurse Critical care Outreach & Resuscitation
Debbie van der Velden
07931594099
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£66,274 to £73,496 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-SCCS-2407
Job locations
Trust wide
Praed Street
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
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