About this role
Job summary
The Community Training Volunteerplays a key role inSouth WesternAmbulance's aim to improve community resilience byincreasing knowledge of CPR and how to use a public access defibrillator in case of an emergency.
In the UK, only 1 in every 10 people experiencing an out of hospital cardiac arrest survive to dischargefrom hospital.
Our aim, at theSouth WesternAmbulance Service, is to give more people and communities the skills and confidence to perform those lifesaving interventions in the first critical minutes before an ambulance arrives.
Community Training Volunteersaresupportedby theirlocal county Community Engagement and Training Officer (CETO) atSouth WesternAmbulance Service.
As a Community Training Volunteer you will need to deliver an hour and a half long CPR and defibrillator awareness session.The sessions consist of a presentation and practical exercises. Through delivery of the session you will also:
Raise awareness of the GoodSAM Application which aims to match those with CPR skills with out of hospital cardiac arrests; and Raise awareness of theSouth WesternAmbulance volunteer Community First Responder schemes. Raise awareness of theSouth WesternAmbulance Service Charity and invite donations at sessions. Overall, you willbe giving members of the public the skills and knowledge to save a life.
Main duties of the job
RESPONSIBILITIES
To volunteer reliably to the best of your ability. Carry out volunteering tasks asguidedby thelocal Community Engagement and Training Officer. Select and apply in each task theappropriate proceduresin accordance withthe training received and relevant policies and procedures. To communicate with everyone in a clear and effective manner to ensure the best possible experience for everyone involved in the initiative. Toalwaysmaintainthe confidential information of the organisation and of its patientsandin accordance withthe Trust's information governance guidance and policy. To treat everyone with whom you come into contact, with dignity and respect. Promote Equality & Diversity and a non-discriminatory culture.Identifyandtake actionwhen other people's behaviour undermines the expectation of the Trust and of yours. To join this volunteering role on the understanding there is noremunerationby the Trust forpay. Maintainappropriate standardsof cleanliness of the SWAST Volunteer uniform, operating environment, and all equipment. To give as much warning as possible whenever you cannot complete a session as arranged. .
About us
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.
We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles and volunteers which include community first responders.
We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively.
Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.
To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals clickhere
Job description Job responsibilities
We welcome applicants from throughout Gloucestershire and but are particularly interested in applicants from Cheltenham and Gloucester, Cirencester, North Cotswolds, Stroud Valleys, Forest of Dean and South Gloucestershire.
Successful applicants will be invited for interview on 1st,2nd and 3rd September at Staverton Ambulance Station, Commerce Rd, Gloucester GL2 9QJ
Successful candidates will be invited to attend a two day training course late September/early October, dates to be confirmed.
Person Specification
Role profile Essential
Ability to drive to pre-arranged training sessions using your own vehicle or a Trust Community Response Vehicle. Ability to communicate effectively to groups of people. Positive outlook Good time management. Ability to interact with people from a diverse cultural and social background Emotionally intelligent and able to deal with sensitive subjects in a empathetic manner.
Desirable
Previous training in Basic Life Support - it does not matter if you are a bit rusty - we can update you! Experience in dealing with a range of age and social groups. Good time management.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address Multiple sites across SWASFT
Trust Wide
EX2 7HY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)