Job summary
GP Healthcare Alliance 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. The position will be a zero hour contract with hours to be discussed.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver high-quality BLS training sessions, including adult, paediatric, and neonatal CPR, use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), management of choking and anaphylaxis, using adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs).
- 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.
About us
GP Healthcare Alliance is an exciting place to work and offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
We positively encourage applications from all areas, regardless of age, gender disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
We are committed to ensuring people who work with us have a good working life and a good work life/home life balance.
You will play a key role in shaping services, influencing change, and improving outcomes across the network.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary (depending on experience, pro rata for part-time).
- Travel expenses for activities undertaken during working hours.
- Support from skilled administrative and management team.
Closing date: 08 November 2026
Salary: £28.90 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: A1852-26-0028
Essential qualifications
- Recognised BLS Instructor qualification (e.g., RCUK BLS Instructor Certificate)
- Current registration with a relevant healthcare professional body (e.g., NMC, HCPC) or significant experience in emergency response or clinical education.
Desirable qualifications
- Immediate Life support Instructor qualification
Essential other requirements
- Reliable and approachable
- Respectful
- Hold a full valid drivers license
- Have access to your own vehicle
Essential experience
- Prior experience working in a healthcare or training environment
- 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.
- Basic IT skills, including use of email and learning management systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Contact: Lauren Gillam, HR Officer, [email protected]
This JD is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities but rather an outline of the main areas of responsibility. The role is likely to evolve to meet the changing needs of the service.
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