Description
Our CPR Lead will support the delivery of bystander CPR demonstrations to community groups across your local area. The demonstrations are very hands-on - we aim to give people the skills they need to recognise a cardiac arrest and take the appropriate action. We work with schools (from Primary 1 and above), community groups, businesses, and other organisations. Demonstrations are organised and delivered by volunteers. St John Scotland promotes the placing of Public Access Defibrillators in communities across Scotland and offers free CPR and defibrillator awareness as part of this work.
• Respond to training requests to build a calendar of CPR events to be delivered by our CPR Champion volunteers
• Lead a small CPR Champion volunteer team. You will communicate with the volunteers and organise regular volunteer meetings, including initial training sessions.
• Organise events, taking into account the individual requirements of the request, volunteer availability, and travel distance
• Deliver bystander CPR awareness to people of all ages and backgrounds
• Manage the equipment required for the delivery of CPR events – training for this will be provided
Organisation aims and objectives
St John Scotland was established in 1947 and is associated with St John Ambulance, and St John International which operates in 44 different countries throughout the world. St John Scotland support community health resilience to help improve the lives of people in need. With volunteers spread throughout Scotland, we work Nationally, and Locally, to support communities to save lives, by offering Bystander CPR Awareness sessions, the roll out and installation of Public Access Defibrillators, Patient Transport Services, and supporting Community First Responders. We also fund Scottish Mountain Rescue teams, and support the St John Scotland Mountain Safety Instructor Scheme. St John Scotland support essential sight saving work at the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem, and run health projects operated by St John Malawi. By working together, we can save lives.
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Restrictions
Experience required: Skills & Experience Required
• First Aid, CPR and/or defibrillator knowledge/training is desirable
• Ability to communicate effectively by phone, email, and in person with volunteers and organisations requesting demonstrations
• Organised, outgoing, and welcoming personality
• Supportive of volunteers
• Ability to talk to groups of people and give demonstrations of correct CPR technique
• Access to a car is desirable to transport equipment
Travel details: Volunteers will be expected to travel around the your area to support with the delivery of bystander CPR awareness sessions. Access to a car is desirable. Volunteer travel expenses are covered.
Minimum age: 18
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Volunteer travel expenses are covered (according to St John Scotland Expenses policy)
Training details: • You will be provided with the necessary training to deliver Bystander CPR awareness sessions by St John Scotland
• Volunteer travel expenses are covered (according to St John Scotland Expenses policy)
• Ongoing support from our staff team and other CPR Leads across the country as required
• Ongoing volunteer training, mentorship, and opportunities are offered as part of your role