Save a Life Cymru Community Co-ordinator

You will work closely with the Clinical Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Programme Manager providing advice and support to communities in developing local plans in relation to the location and management of new and existing Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) sites and assisting and supporting communities with developing a programme of Basic Life Support (BLS) awareness and familiarisation.
The ambition for Wales to significantly improve OHCA outcomes requires a broad range of activities and improvements within all four-core links of the chain of survival associated with OHCA: Early Recognition and Call for Help; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Early Defibrillation and Post Resuscitation Care. The co-ordinator will be key in supporting communities in understanding and implementing support the improvements outlined., Provide an effective and professional service when liaising with colleagues, partners and the public using tact and diplomacy to encourage effective working when dealing with any communication difficulties.
Provide comprehensive support to SaLC partners and external stakeholders to plan and coordinate the delivery of BLS/AED training, development and awareness programmes (including the "cascade" training of relevant volunteers) to multidisciplinary / community groups ensuring communication between all stakeholders.
Communicate and liaise effectively with The Welsh Ambulance Service, SaLC and stakeholders as directed and required on a range of complex and sensitive topics.
Display tact, diplomacy and confidentiality at all times, using persuasive and negotiating skills when necessary.
Communicate verbally and in writing with a range of internal and external stakeholders and to produce confidential and sensitive correspondence.
Manage incoming telephone calls and enquiries and ensure appropriate action is taken., The NHS Executive works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales.
Our key purpose is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care - resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health.
We do this by providing strong leadership and strategic direction - enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance, To work with communities in their designated geographical areas to promote wider awareness in the "Chain of Survival" concept. Providing comprehensive advice and support to communities in developing local strategies in relation to the location and management of new and existing Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) sites and leading the relevant communities with developing a programme of Basic Life Support(BLS) awareness and familiarisation. The post holder will provide administration support to Save a Life Cymru (SaLC) in the development of local community out of hospital cardiac arrest strategies and contribute to the work of the Clinical Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Policy Manager in developing an all-Wales Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) policy. The post holder is required to communicate across a wide range of organisation in the NHS, Charity and third sector engaging with staff and stakeholders and produce
a high standard of work to meet deadlines, whilst ensuring compliance with Public Health Wales policies.

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with knowledge and understanding of cardiac arrest, the benefits of having people trained in CPR and AED familiarisation and desire to improve survival following an out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in Wales., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.