Job summary
As part of our ongoing commitment to improving outcomes from cardiac arrest, Essex & Herts Air Ambulance has developed a comprehensive strategy that embraces every element of the Chain of Survival in resuscitation.
We are now delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic,Nurse, Ambulance Technician or equivalent with significant hands-on experience in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Clinical Community Lead to support the delivery of our CPR Smart Programme for Schools, launched in Autumn 2024.
Main duties of the job
The CPR Smart Programme aims to empower and educate School CPR Champions
teachers and sixth form studentsso they can confidently deliver CPR training to pupils in both secondary and primary schools across Essex and Hertfordshire. By providing
dedicated training and clinical guidance, our team helps remove barriers to CPR
education and builds confidence among those teaching these vital life-saving skills
About us
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, unlike NHS emergency services, is a charity. The free lifesaving service is provided 24 7 by helicopters and by rapid response vehicles.
Each critical care team consists of a pilot and co-pilot, a pre-hospital care doctor and a
critical care paramedic.
They can be rushed to the scene with life-saving support equipment to deliver advanced
clinical care, usually only in the hospital emergency department.
Once stabilised, the patient will be conveyed to the most appropriate hospital by air or
land.
Without access to National Lottery funding and with only limited support from
Government, we rely upon the generosity and goodwill of the people and businesses of
Essex and Hertfordshire to remain operational and keep saving liveswe cant fly
without you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Collaborate closely with the Clinical Community Leadto shape and develop the CPR Smart Programme, ensuring it continues to evolve based on evidence, feedback, and best practice.
Enhance the programmes visibility and reach by contributing to the development and growth of CPR Smarts social media presence. Create and share engaging digital content including photos, short videos, and testimonials from students, schools, and the wider community to promote CPR awareness and celebrate success stories.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Collaborate closely with the Clinical Community Leadto shape and develop the CPR Smart Programme, ensuring it continues to evolve based on evidence, feedback, and best practice.
Enhance the programmes visibility and reach by contributing to the development and growth of CPR Smarts social media presence. Create and share engaging digital content including photos, short videos, and testimonials from students, schools, and the wider community to promote CPR awareness and celebrate success stories.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with diverse audiences including teachers, pupils, and community members
- Expert knowledge of CPR delivery in the pre-hospital phase of care
- Proven ability to lead engaging CPR education and training sessions for a range of audiences
- Confidence in addressing common questions and misconceptions related to CPR delivery
- Ability to navigate ethical considerations surrounding CPR when raised by members of the public or healthcare professionals
- Demonstrated success in working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience using or managing social media platforms for professional or educational outreach
- Experience working on or contributing to community engagement or public health programmes
- Understanding of published research and literature on public access CPR and defibrillation programmes
- Ability to adapt to and utilise emerging technologies, such as virtual reality, to enhance education and engagement
Qualifications
Essential
- Current or recent employment as a Paramedic, Nurse, or Ambulance Technician or equivalent.
- Qualifications relevant and appropriate to your professional background (a specific degree is not required for this role)
Desirable
- Professional registration with an appropriate governing body (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates the highest levels of personal and professional integrity, acting as a positive role model to others
- Shows a strong sense of initiative with the ability to work independently and manage own workload effectively
- Displays high levels of emotional intelligence, empathy, and professionalism when engaging with diverse audiences
- Possesses strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to respond effectively to challenges
- Proactive and forward-thinking, able to see the bigger picture and plan strategically for future development
- Demonstrates the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to the ongoing development of the project
- Flexible and adaptable, with the willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support programme delivery and community events
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with diverse audiences including teachers, pupils, and community members
- Expert knowledge of CPR delivery in the pre-hospital phase of care
- Proven ability to lead engaging CPR education and training sessions for a range of audiences
- Confidence in addressing common questions and misconceptions related to CPR delivery
- Ability to navigate ethical considerations surrounding CPR when raised by members of the public or healthcare professionals
- Demonstrated success in working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience using or managing social media platforms for professional or educational outreach
- Experience working on or contributing to community engagement or public health programmes
- Understanding of published research and literature on public access CPR and defibrillation programmes
- Ability to adapt to and utilise emerging technologies, such as virtual reality, to enhance education and engagement
Qualifications
Essential
- Current or recent employment as a Paramedic, Nurse, or Ambulance Technician or equivalent.
- Qualifications relevant and appropriate to your professional background (a specific degree is not required for this role)
Desirable
- Professional registration with an appropriate governing body (e.g. Health and Care Professions Council, Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates the highest levels of personal and professional integrity, acting as a positive role model to others
- Shows a strong sense of initiative with the ability to work independently and manage own workload effectively
- Displays high levels of emotional intelligence, empathy, and professionalism when engaging with diverse audiences
- Possesses strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to respond effectively to challenges
- Proactive and forward-thinking, able to see the bigger picture and plan strategically for future development
- Demonstrates the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to the ongoing development of the project
- Flexible and adaptable, with the willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support programme delivery and community events
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.
