Band 8a - Deteriorating Patient Education Lead, Deteriorating Team

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Main area Deteriorating Patient Team Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

Department name West Herts
- General Staffing Site Cross Site Town Watford Salary £59,798 - £67,020 pa inc. HCA Salary period Yearly Closing 17/09/2026 23:59

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic clinical leader to join our Deteriorating Patient Team as the Deteriorating Patient Education Lead. This exciting role will lead the development, delivery and continuous improvement of education and training programmes that support the prevention, recognition, escalation and management of the deteriorating patient across the Trust. You will provide expert leadership in resuscitation practice, simulation training, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes for patients.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, credible and influential registered healthcare professional with significant experience in acute care, resuscitation and clinical education. The successful candidate will be passionate about developing others, driving innovation and embedding evidence-based practice.

The role is primarily Monday to Friday; however, flexibility is required to support training delivery, simulation programmes and service needs across all Trust sites. Full details will be discussed at interview.

As the Deteriorating Patient Education Lead, you will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of Trust-wide education and training programmes focused on the recognition, escalation and management of deteriorating patients, including resuscitation and cardiac arrest prevention. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote best practice, improve patient safety and support excellent clinical outcomes.

Key responsibilities include leading resuscitation training, simulation-based education, quality improvement initiatives, audits and service development projects, while ensuring compliance with mandatory training standards. You will provide expert clinical resuscitation advice, contribute to incident investigations, support policy development and help shape the Trust's strategic approach to deteriorating patient care.

We are looking for an experienced registered healthcare professional with a strong background in acute care, resuscitation and clinical education. You will have excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills, the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, and a passion for developing staff and improving patient outcomes. The successful candidate will be an innovative, motivated and credible clinical leader who can inspire others and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

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The Deteriorating Patient Education Lead will provide operational and professional leadership for deteriorating patient and resuscitation education across the Trust, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care and improved outcomes for acutely unwell patients. The post holder will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of education programmes, simulation training, audits and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with national guidance and Trust priorities.

They will contribute to policy development, incident reviews, service development and the implementation of patient safety…