Scenario Writer Post with the IRC Competition Group

The Competition Group of the Irish Red Cross is forming a panel of Scenario Writers to write papers for the Cadet, Novice and Senior competitions.

Each RDU is invited to nominate 2 candidates from their Region. The Chair of the Competition Group will nominate a further 4 onto the panel.

The RDU nominations must be submitted on or before the 23rd of January 2015.

Social Media, The IRC Volunteer Resource page and this communication will be used to invite members to self nominate to the Competition Group Chair before the 23rd of January 2015.

All successful candidates will be notified on or before Monday the 26th of January 2015.

This panel will receive initial training at a workshop on the 31st of January 2015 and will be placed with an experienced member of the Group for an initial mentorship period of 6 months.

The panel membership will then be reviewed on a yearly basis.

Any queries can be addressed to the Competition Group Chair.

Post Specifications

1.  Must be available to attend a one-day workshop in Dublin on the 31st of January 2015.

2.  Must have experience of national competitions, either as a participant or a Judge

3.  Must have a current certificate in CFR or CFRA and a minimum level of Occupational First Aid

4.  Must write a minimum of 6 scenarios per annum. Each scenario will include history, patients, injuries and a prop list. A template for compiling this will be provided.

5.  Must have a good knowledge of the Irish Red Cross and the Fundamental Principles of the Movement

6.  Must be comfortable being mentored and receiving constructive feedback

7.  Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement

8.  Must be a current member of the Irish Red Cross and have fulfilled all the conditions of membership.

9.  Self-nominating candidates to submit a Red Cross CV and a short scenario for a Cadet Team Competition.

Submissions to Tom Horwell, at