Cpr Smart Paramedic

Job summary In our ambition to improve outcomes from cardiacarrest, we have a strategy that embraces allelements of the chain of survival in resuscitation.We are delighted to offer this opportunity to aparamedic with significant hands-on experience ofcardiopulmonary resuscitation.
This role will helpsupport the Clinical Community Lead in deliveringour CPR Smart programme to schools, which waslaunched in Autumn 2024.Please apply via or using the EHAAT application form attached to this vacancy post.
Main duties of the job Direct, hands on delivery of CPR Education,including the use of public accessdefibrillators, to potential CPR Champions inSchools.Work alongside our Clinical Community Leadto shape our CPR Smart programme.Provide ongoing support and mentorship forthe CPR Champions.Work alongside our team to ensure accuraterecords are kept highlighting the progress ofthe CPR Smart project.Support all other aspects of our ClinicalCommunity Strategy including training ofnonclinical EHAAT team members in CPR,and delivery of CPR education to othercommunity groups.Participation in events such as world restart aheart day and other local community eventsthat require a contribution around CPReducation.Contribute to the charitable activities of theorganisation.
About us It is my pleasure to extend a warmwelcome toyou as you consider joiningthe Essex & Herts AirAmbulance (EHAAT)and Centre for Excellence Team.
This isan incredibly exciting time at EHAAT aswe deliver the vision of the Centre forExcellence, to create a world-leadingcommunity through which pre-hospitalcare is developed to achieve the bestpossible outcomes for all patients.There are four pillars to the Centre forExcellence; Research and Scholarship,Innovation, Education and Training, andCommunity.
These pillars will supportthethree clinical domains of cardiac arrest,head injury and patient experience andoutcomes.Achieving clinical excellence sits at thecentre of our ambitions with patientexperience and outcomes encompassingall activity.
Through a targeted researchstrategy across all three domains, an activescholarship and academic programme,innovative means to train and educateourselves, our partners and our widercommunity and disseminating and sharinggood clinical practice we aim to change theface of prehospital care within the regionand beyond.
Job description Job responsibilities The aim of our CPR Smart programme for schools is to educate and support School CPR Champions to deliver CPR education to secondary and primary school pupils.
Champions are teachers and sixth formers and the objective of the programme is to reach out to as many schools as possible within the Essex and Hertfordshire regions.
School CPR Champions are offered specific insights from our team into how to perform CPR, alleviating any barriers to the delivery of training.
CPR became part of the National Curriculum for all schools in England (and the devolved administrations) in 2020.
It has been recognised that even though teachers are enthusiastic about the concept of delivering a programme, there are common questions and fears that arise, that when addressed, can help boost confidence and increase authenticity of the teaching.
This has been described in the peer reviewed medical literature.
Our pilot programme in 2023/2024 reinforced the results of previous studies, and provided insights into the opportunities for the future.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Body Registration appropriate to background (for example Health Care Professions Council) Qualifications commensurate with your current role.
Note that a specific degree is not required for this role.
Personal Skills Essential A track record of working successfully within a team.
Maintain highest personal and professional integrity, setting an example to others.
Strong sense of initiative, including the ability to work independently.
Emotional intelligence.
Problem solving & critical thinking.
Proactive to see the big picture and plan for the future.
Able to identify and implement improvements to the project.
Flexibility to work weekends/evenings on an occasional basis.
Experience Essential Current or recent employment as a paramedic.
Demonstrate an expert knowledge of the delivery of CPR in the pre-hospital phase of care.
Demonstrate an ability to lead engaging CPR education and training to a range of audiences.
Demonstrate an ability to approach common questions related to the delivery of CPR.
Ability to negotiate the various ethical aspects of CPR delivery when these are raised by members of the public, and health care professionals.
Desirable A knowledge of the published literature on public access CPR and defibrillation programmes.
Able to use different and evolving technologies virtual reality.