Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated
Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor to join our training team. The postholder
will be responsible for the delivery of BLS training to clinical and non-clinical
staff in line with Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) guidelines at various
locations. This role is key to ensuring staff are competent and confident in
responding to life-threatening emergencies in healthcare and community
settings.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality BLS training sessions,
including adult, paediatric, and neonatal CPR, use of automated external
defibrillators (AEDs), and management of choking.
About us
Alliance for
Better Care (ABC) is a GP Federation uniting 77 NHS GP member practices across
98 sites within 24 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our
Primary Care colleagues and their patients to transform how healthcare is
delivered in their communities.
We work
closely with GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations, and the
Third Sector. These vital partnerships enable us to deliver a truly integrated
approach that offers the support and expertise needed to effectively serve our
populations.
More about our organisation: www.allianceforbettercare.org
Our Values
We
innovate
We
are honest
We
care
We
are inclusive
We
deliver
Services that ABC Provide
Anti-Viral COVID medication (nMABs)
Anticipatory Care
ARI Peads Hubs
BP At Home
COVID At Home
eHubs
Enhanced Access
Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support
Urgent Primary Care Support
Vaccination Programme
Wound Care Service
Benefits
Generous annual leave allowance
Access to NHS pension
Bespoke training programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity pay
NHS discounts
Leadership Development Programme
Salary sacrifice schemes technology and
electric vehicle
Opportunities for
secondments
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible to: Head of Quality
Proposed salary: Band 7.1 7.9 on the ABC pay scale
Hours of work: 3 hours per month
Tenure: One year fixed term
Base: Horley Health Hub
Primary duties and areas of
responsibility
Facilitate practical training, skills
assessments, and scenario-based learning in accordance with Resuscitation
Council UK standards.
Maintain accurate records of training
attendance, certification, and staff compliance.
Contribute to the development and review of
training materials, ensuring up-to-date evidence-based practice.
Support the wider clinical education team in the
delivery of mandatory training programmes.
Participate in audits, evaluations, and quality
improvement projects related to resuscitation training.
Maintain and monitor resuscitation equipment
used during training, ensuring functionality and cleanliness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible to: Head of Quality
Proposed salary: Band 7.1 7.9 on the ABC pay scale
Hours of work: 3 hours per month
Tenure: One year fixed term
Base: Horley Health Hub
Primary duties and areas of
responsibility
Facilitate practical training, skills
assessments, and scenario-based learning in accordance with Resuscitation
Council UK standards.
Maintain accurate records of training
attendance, certification, and staff compliance.
Contribute to the development and review of
training materials, ensuring up-to-date evidence-based practice.
Support the wider clinical education team in the
delivery of mandatory training programmes.
Participate in audits, evaluations, and quality
improvement projects related to resuscitation training.
Maintain and monitor resuscitation equipment
used during training, ensuring functionality and cleanliness.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience delivering training or teaching in a healthcare or education setting.
- Ability to manage a training session independently and adapt teaching styles to meet diverse learning needs.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Basic IT skills, including use of email and learning management systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Reliable and approachable
- Respectful
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised BLS Instructor qualification (e.g., RCUK BLS Instructor Certificate) or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
- Current registration with a relevant healthcare professional body (e.g., NMC, HCPC) or significant experience in emergency response or clinical education.
Desirable
- Immediate Life support Instructor qualification
- Prior experience working in an healthcare or
- training environment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience delivering training or teaching in a healthcare or education setting.
- Ability to manage a training session independently and adapt teaching styles to meet diverse learning needs.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Basic IT skills, including use of email and learning management systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Reliable and approachable
- Respectful
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised BLS Instructor qualification (e.g., RCUK BLS Instructor Certificate) or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
- Current registration with a relevant healthcare professional body (e.g., NMC, HCPC) or significant experience in emergency response or clinical education.
Desirable
- Immediate Life support Instructor qualification
- Prior experience working in an healthcare or
- training environment
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
