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The Community Resuscitation Development Officer (CDRO) will drive the development of community resuscitation across Cumbria and Lancashire. The post holder will strategically plan and develop a sustainable infrastructure that supports Emergency Life Support training and coordinate the delivery of a range of courses in Emergency Life Support Skills. The CRDO will educate, train and support the community in heart health initiatives and Community First Responder schemes in order to maximise impact in community resuscitation.
Main duties of the job
1. Plan, develop and manage community resuscitation initiatives that support the delivery of North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust and British Heart Foundation's community responder/resuscitation strategy targets.
2. Develop existing and new Community First Responder and Co-responder Teams.
3. Maintain knowledge of BHF and NHS communication strategies and campaigns.
4. Participate in the recruitment process of new Community First responders in line with the trust policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role.
Interview dates to be Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th January 2025
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
1. IHCD Technician Qualification.
Desirable
1. Current HPC Registration
2. IHCD Instructor Qualification
3. NVQ Trainer/Assessor Qualifications
4. Certificate of Education
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
1. Excellent knowledge of Resuscitation Council (UK) current guidelines.
2. Excellent BLS and AED skills.
3. Previous experience of working within NHS volunteer guidelines.
4. Experience of developing, supporting and motivating individuals and a team in a similar working environment.
5. Experience of working with various IT packages.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of the British Heart Foundation Prevention & Care Strategy.
2. Knowledge of Ambulance Service and NHS development programmes.
3. Knowledge of the Healthcare Commission's Standards for Better Health.
4. Experience of applying strategy and policy in a governance setting.
5. Experience of working with complex information/data, analysing, evaluating and presenting evidence and performance trend analysis to support reporting procedures.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Training, presentation and facilitation skills.
3. Demonstrates a good understanding of the mechanisms used to identify training needs in the individual and organisation.
4. Effective report writing skills.
5. Ability to develop strategies in the community to support delivery of objectives.
6. Proven ability to lead the development of quality improvement in a challenging environment that is designed to improve quality, effectiveness and accountability.
7. Able to stimulate and support an open and inclusive working environment where integrity and respect are evident and highly valued.
8. Able to implement British Heart Foundation and Ambulance Service plans.
9. Able to participate in programmes of change, both departmentally and on a broader organisational setting, generating ideas and innovative ways of working.
10. Demonstrates excellent networking skills.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
1. Demonstrates a commitment to professional quality standards.
2. Able to work flexible hours in line with community and Trust requirements.
3. Adaptable and flexible, meeting the requirements of the role.
4. Excellent personal and time management skills.
5. Displays good interpersonal working relationships across a broad spectrum.
6. Displays innovative ways of working, constantly seeking improvements in order to achieve objectives.
OTHER
Essential
1. Holds a full driving licence.
Employer details
Employer name
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
Broughton
Preston
PR3 5LN
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