Community Resuscitation Officer

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional ambulance service is seeking Community Resuscitation Officers to enhance community health through training on basic life support and defibrillation. You will engage with local communities and support initiatives to improve cardiac arrest survival rates, focusing on under-served areas. This full-time role is critical for making a significant impact on public health and resilience.

Benefits

Salary aligned with NHS pay scales

Commitment to equality and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or community training programs.
• Understanding of health inequalities and how to address them.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging BLS and defibrillation training.
• Support the maintenance of the PAD network.
• Promote bystander CPR.

Skills

Teaching skills

Community engagement

Knowledge of CPR and defibrillation

Job description

Overview

We are looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our Community Resilience team at SECAmb as Community Resuscitation Officers on a fixed term contract (18 months). This role offers the opportunity to help save lives, tackle health inequalities, and build stronger, safer communities.

As a Community Resuscitation Officer, you will work with local communities, schools, workplaces, faith groups, and voluntary organisations to embed best practice for cardiac arrest survival within the community. There will be a strong focus on teaching and promoting Basic Life Support (BLS) and defibrillation skills. You will also support the maintenance and development of Public Access Defibrillators (PADs) and contribute to national and local initiatives such as Restart a Heart, Junior Citizen, and Safety in Action. You will play a vital part in SECAmb\'s ambition to improve out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates and reduce health inequalities across the region, particularly in areas of greatest need.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive BLS and defibrillation training to schools, colleges, community groups, and workplaces.
• Identify and focus on communities at higher risk of poor health outcomes, including those affected by deprivation, language barriers, or social isolation.
• Support the maintenance and optimisation of SECAmb\'s PAD network and work with communities to develop new opportunities for access to defibrillators.
• Promote the importance of bystander CPR and the chain of survival, helping to build public confidence to act in emergencies.
• Work in partnership with volunteers, community organisations, and national programmes to maximise impact.
• Contribute to audits, research, and reporting on the outcomes of community resuscitation initiatives.
• Travel across the Trust\'s geographical area; flexibility is essential.

Role scope and requirements

The Community Resuscitation Officer is responsible for supporting defined groups (including geographical communities, charity-based groups, schools and other educational environments, youth groups, and faith groups) with developing a community-based focus on basic life support and resuscitation, with the aim of reducing health inequalities and improving survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

Additional information on the role, including the salary and terms, can be found in the job description.

Pay, policies and requirements

• The salary range noted on the vacancy is in line with Agenda for Change (AFC) pay scales. All successful applicants would be placed automatically at the bottom of the banding unless proven relevant NHS or equivalent experience can be demonstrated.
• Following revision of national legislation, Trust requirements relating to staff uptake of vaccination (including SARS-CoV-2) are in effect. For patient-facing positions, new starters are strongly encouraged to be appropriately vaccinated unless medically exempt.
• For front-line posts, we may seek information about vaccine status and exemptions as applicable.
• All positions require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check relevant to the post (basic, standard, or enhanced). The level will be outlined in the conditional offer letter.
• As part of the application process, you must declare any unspent/unfiltered convictions. Shortlisted candidates will receive a self-declaration form to complete prior to interview.
• The Trust is committed to equality and inclusion, with policies to support staff from diverse backgrounds, and guarantees an interview to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria. Applications from under-represented groups are encouraged.
• We may require travel between sites; candidates should hold suitable car insurance to support business travel where applicable.
• Application format accessibility: if you require an alternative format (large print or braille), contact the provided email with vacancy reference number.

Additional notes

The Trust will typically contact only shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted. Recruitment communications are via Trac Jobs. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

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