First Responder Teesside County Borough, England
Job description
About us
We are professional, agile and rewarding.
Our work environment includes:
- Food provided
- Growth opportunities
Para-Train have a requirement to add more bank first responders to our team covering a range of events and contracts throughout the UK. Based in Teesside we have a number of contracts both locally and nationally for a range of events both big and small therefore require team members who are available to travel both local and nationally from Teesside. Subject to records/document checks & skills assessments, you could be working events as soon as 2 weeks!
Some of our confirmed contracts/events this year that you could be working on: University medical cover, Nightclub medics, Family festivals, sports fixtures, Martial arts competitions and many more throughout the year and now is an exciting time to join our team as we begin CQC registration.
As a first responder with Para-Train you will be required to patrol events, provide general welfare and medical care to members of the public within company guidelines, reporting to senior member of staff at the event/contacting on call duty manager for complex issues. You must be confident completing paperwork to a high standard including the understanding of basic medical terminology.
Some events we have planned this year you will be working alongside Health care professionals, in these times you will be required to assist Paramedics/nurses with high acuity possible critical patients when the need arises.
Please note this vacancy is fully bank with no minimum hours commitment.
THIS VACANCY IS FOR THOSE WHO ALREADY HOLD A RECOGNISED MEDICAL QUALIFICATION!
What we offer:
- Great rates of pay above national living wage
- Fully bank - You choose when you want to work, Log into our rota and bid for a shift
- Uniform provided along with photo ID badges
- Access to free/heavily reduced Para-Train and accredited courses which would normally cost
- Free transport provided for all events not in Teesside
- Generous meal allowance provided and accommodation for out of area events
- Full equipment and medicines (in line with skill set) provided including AED on all events and when working alongside one of our Paramedics full paramedic kit including drugs will be on site
What we need from you:
- Have a valid first aid certification - FPOS, FREC 3 or higher or be an ambulance CCA/Student Paramedic (completed 1st year)
- An enhanced DBS will be carried out if not on update service - Must come back clear before working with Para-Train
- No experience necessary - Mentoring is available for those with a qualification but no practical experience
- Must be 18+ due to a number of events having alcohol provision
- Right to work
- Driving licence (desirable)
PAYE roles and self employed vacancies available - PAYE rate for a first responder is £13.50 per hour with benefits including holiday pay, meal allowances and travel expenses(for some events). This role is fully bank however we do request regular availability to ensure our bank database only includes those who are actively available.
Send us your CV today, Those CV's that pass-through sifting will be sent a further application to complete along with sending proof of qualifications before proceeding. Interview and clinical assessments will be required before joining our bank.
Job Types: Permanent, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: From £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Licence/Certification:
- first aid qualification as listed or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: QUAL_FR23
Expected start date: 12/06/2023
