Job Description

Responsible to:

Head of Quality

Proposed salary:

Band 7.1 - 7.9 on the ABC pay scale

Hours of work:

3 hours per month

Tenure:

One year fixed term

Base:

Horley Health Hub

About Alliance for Better Care CIC

Alliance for Better Care (ABC) is a GP Federation uniting 77 NHS GP member practices across 98 sites within 24 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our Primary Care colleagues and their patients to transform how healthcare is delivered in their communities.

We work closely with GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations, and the Third Sector. These vital partnerships enable us to deliver a truly integrated approach that offers the support and expertise needed to effectively serve our populations.

More about our organisation: www.allianceforbettercare.org

Our Values

We innovate

If we can do something better, we should.

We are honest

Even when it is difficult.

We care

And put the patient first.

We are inclusive

We listen and we act.

We deliver

And we're known to like a challenge!

Services that ABC Provide

Anti-Viral COVID medication (nMABs)

Anticipatory Care

ARI Peads Hubs

BP At Home

COVID At Home

eHubs

Enhanced Access

Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support

Urgent Primary Care Support

Vaccination Programme

Wound Care Service

Supervision

Regular supervisions on a one-to-one basis including an annual formal appraisal will be held with a line manager. If you are in a patient-facing role, you will also receive regular Clinical Supervisions with a Clinical Supervisor.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Access to NHS pension

Bespoke training programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity pay

NHS discounts

Leadership Development Programme

Salary sacrifice schemes - technology and electric vehicle

Opportunities for secondments

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor to join our training team. The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of BLS training to clinical and non-clinical staff in line with Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) guidelines at various locations. This role is key to ensuring staff are competent and confident in responding to life-threatening emergencies in healthcare and community settings.

Primary duties and areas of responsibility

Deliver high-quality BLS training sessions, including adult, paediatric, and neonatal CPR, use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and management of choking.

Facilitate practical training, skills assessments, and scenario-based learning in accordance with Resuscitation Council UK standards.

Maintain accurate records of training attendance, certification, and staff compliance.

Contribute to the development and review of training materials, ensuring up-to-date evidence-based practice.

Support the wider clinical education team in the delivery of mandatory training programmes.

Participate in audits, evaluations, and quality improvement projects related to resuscitation training.

Maintain and monitor resuscitation equipment used during training, ensuring functionality and cleanliness.

Person specification: Basic Life Support instructor

Qualifications

Essential:

Recognised BLS Instructor qualification (e.g., RCUK BLS Instructor Certificate) or willingness to obtain within 6 months. Current registration with a relevant healthcare professional body (e.g., NMC, HCPC) or significant experience in emergency response or clinical education.

Desirable:

Immediate Life support Instructor qualification Prior experience working in an healthcare or training environment

Experience

Essential:

Experience delivering training or teaching in a healthcare or education setting. Ability to manage a training session independently and adapt teaching styles to meet diverse learning needs.

Skills and Abilities

Essential:

Basic IT skills, including use of email and learning management systems Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Behaviours and Values

Essential:

Reliable and approachable Respectful
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 42,592.33-49,903.70 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Horley RH6 7BL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/06/2025