Emergency First Responder Birmingham, England
Job description
About us
We are professional, and agile, and our goal is to Recruit and provide qualified medical staff to events. This staff will be responsible for providing Emergency first aid to the people attending the event if and when required to the highest proficiency.
Our company is currently looking for Emergency First Responders who are ideally certified and have an excellent understanding of first aid. The right candidate should be physically fit, flexible, and able to work long hours in a stressful environment. A commitment to public service is essential, as is the ability to work well in a team environment.
Job description
Position:
Emergency First Responder
Location:
Varies
Rate of Pay:
From £13.75 per hour
Hours:
Varies
Working Pattern:
Varies / ad-hoc
Holidays:
Accrued at 12.07% of hours worked
Candidate
Essential
· At least one of the following nationally recognised certificates, checkable & in-date
o QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF) § Or equivalent qualification. Student Paramedics will be considered.
o Or hold the competencies required of a higher role
· In date Basic Life Support (BLS) & AED qualification
. Adult and Children Safeguarding Certificate
. Enhanced DBS
. Valid ID Document / Passport
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
· Excellent organisational skills
· Ability to manage multiple tasks
· Ability to manage time effectively and deal with conflicting priorities
· Ability to be pro-active and use own initiative
· Excellent listening skills
· Ability to remain calm under pressure
· Ability to be confident
Desirable
· Full UK driving license held for a minimum of 2 years, with no more than 6 penalty points
Role
The role of a First Responder is to act effectively, safely & promptly to preserve life, prevent deterioration & promote recovery.
· Working as part of a team or solo
· Attend pre, during & post event briefings
· Dealing with both emergency and non-emergency casualties
· Recording incidents
· Communication with colleagues via radios and telephone
· Patrolling on foot or as in a vehicle
· Monitoring crowds for signs of stress or conflict
· Cleaning of treatment areas, including first aid posts & vehicles
· Preparation of first aid kits & first aid posts
· Any other duties commensurate with the role
Reports to
· Operations Team Leader
· Clinical staff
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: From £13.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- No weekends
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff is obliged to wear protective personal equipment while in contact with patients and use appropriate hand wash procedures
Application question(s):
- Do you hold the minimal first aid at work qualification to perform these duties?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- FREC 3 Certification (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
