Volunteer Community First Responder

4 months ago


St Asaph, United Kingdom Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

Usk

Who can apply?
- Do you enjoy a challenge?
- Are you good under pressure and remain calm in an emergency?
- Are you proud of the community in which you live and want to give something back?
- Do you have free time to spare?
- Are you ready to learn essential lifesaving skills?

All applicants must be over the age of eighteen, have a full driving licence with less than 3 penalty points and have access to a car.

Volunteers will be expected to provide a minimum number of hours volunteering per month (currently 16 hours pro rata).

If you can answer ‘yes’ to these, then this volunteering opportunity may be perfect for you.

Our volunteers are trained by the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) to administer emergency care, including patient assessment skills, airway management skills, oxygen therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED).

When a patient faces a serious emergency, every second counts for them and a simple helping hand from a CFR can make a vital difference to their lives.

CFRs in Wales are volunteers who donate their spare time to attend appropriate 999 calls and provide first hand emergency care to people in their own community.

When a 999 call is made, our CFRs are alerted to an emergency call via a handheld mobile device from one of our three Regional Ambulance Control Centres. Our volunteers will drive to the address of the incident, under normal road conditions, and will adhere to the Highway Code at all times. Our volunteers will not be permitted to drive under Emergency Conditions e.g., Blue Lights.
- Saturday 13th July at 10am at Beacon House, William Brown Close, Cwmbran NP44 3AB

The CFR training course will comprise of five full days of training on the dates below:

- Friday 16th August - Tuesday 20th August 9am - 5pm (Beacon House)

All new volunteers will undertake an enhanced DBS check and ID check; occupational health clearance and two character references will also be required. Each new learner will be given access to 15 eLearning modules which must be completed prior to the commencement of the course.

During the course a network of WAST support staff will train volunteers in life saving skills and how to use the equipment available to our CFRs. On successful completion of the course, we will put you in touch with your local CFR team, to allow you to integrate and start using your newly acquired skills by responding to calls in your community.

**Additional information**:
All Infection Prevention Control requirements must be met, to ensure the maximum level of protection can be achieved for all volunteers and staff within the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust. This includes being clean shaven for all training and when discharging duties on behalf of the ambulance service.

‘Facial hair that lies along the sealing area of a respirator, such as beards, sideburns, or moustaches will interfere with respirators that rely on a tight face piece fit to achieve maximum protection. The areas of the skin, which contact the face or neck seal and nose cup seal, must be free of any hair’.



  • St. Asaph, United Kingdom Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

    Presteigne Who can apply? - Do you enjoy a challenge? - Are you good under pressure and remain calm in an emergency? - Are you proud of the community in which you live and want to give something back? - Do you have free time to spare? - Are you ready to learn essential lifesaving skills? All applicants must be over the age of eighteen, have a full driving...


  • St. Asaph, United Kingdom Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

    Cwm Taf North Who can apply? - Do you enjoy a challenge? - Are you good under pressure and remain calm in an emergency? - Are you proud of the community in which you live and want to give something back? - Do you have free time to spare? - Are you ready to learn essential lifesaving skills? All applicants must be over the age of eighteen, have a full...


  • St. Asaph, United Kingdom Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

    Aberystwyth Who can apply? - Do you enjoy a challenge? - Are you good under pressure and remain calm in an emergency? - Are you proud of the community in which you live and want to give something back? - Do you have free time to spare? - Are you ready to learn essential lifesaving skills? All applicants must be over the age of eighteen, have a full driving...


  • St. Asaph, United Kingdom Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

    Newport Who can apply? - Do you enjoy a challenge? - Are you good under pressure and remain calm in an emergency? - Are you proud of the community in which you live and want to give something back? - Do you have free time to spare? - Are you ready to learn essential lifesaving skills? All applicants must be over the age of eighteen, have a full driving...


  • St. Asaph, United Kingdom Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

    Volunteer Opportunity within the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust CWRs in Wales are volunteers who donate their spare time to attend appropriate emergency calls and provide accurate and up-to-date clinical information to remote clinicians in our Ambulance Control Centres. The remote clinician will then supplement their clinical assessment with the...


  • St. Asaph, United Kingdom Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

    Operational bases will be regional headquarters inNorth Wales - Ty Elwy, St Asaphwith the expectation to travel to meet the training requirements with some overnight stays. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. The Welsh Ambulance Services is a leader in the delivery of emergency...

  • Community Responder

    3 weeks ago


    Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom Medequip Full time

    Community ResponderWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.Hours: 14 per weekSalary: £8,372 per annum plus on call allowance up to £11,869This is an incredible opportunity to work for a forward-thinking care...

  • Community Responder

    3 weeks ago


    Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom Medequip Full time

    Community ResponderWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.Hours: 14 per weekSalary: £8,372 per annum plus on call allowance up to £11,869This is an incredible opportunity to work for a forward-thinking care...

  • Volunteer Car Driver

    3 months ago


    St. Asaph, United Kingdom Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

    The Volunteer Car Service (VCS) is an invaluable part of the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service. It is made up of a team of dedicated volunteer drivers throughout Wales who use their own cars and give their time freely to assist in transporting thousands of patients to and from hospital appointments such as renal dialysis, oncology and...


  • St. Asaph, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time

    Service Care Solutions are looking for a Communications Operator to work within the North Wales Police on a 10-month contract.Location: St AsaphJob role/responsibilities: To provide a professional, effective, and efficient customer service within North Wales Police with the aim of getting it right first time.To receive and resolve public enquiries in...


  • Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    **Job summary**: Provide effective administrative support to the busy Volunteer Services Department supporting departmental staff with the recruitment processes and management of volunteers alongside other administrative duties. Job responsibilities: Key tasks and responsibilities Maintain administrative systems, accurate up to date records, procedures and...

  • Community Responder

    3 weeks ago


    Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom Medequip Full time

    Community ResponderWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.Hours: 14 per weekAll potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.Salary: £8,372 per annum...

  • Volunteer Co-ordinator

    3 months ago


    St. Austell, United Kingdom Harbour Housing (Cosgarne Hall Ltd) Full time

    **Who are we?** We are Harbour Housing, a regional charity providing accommodation and support to those experiencing homelessness and other disadvantages across Cornwall. We provide services and manage projects across West, Mid and East Cornwall and our goal is to empower our beneficiaries to regain their independence and work towards maintaining their own...


  • Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Do you enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done? If you answered, yes, we would love to hear from you! We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and focused individual with high standards and a keen eye for detail to join our Volunteer Services Team. Volunteers play a vital part in improving the experience of our patients and their loved ones within the...


  • St. Asaph, United Kingdom North Wales Police Full time

    Force - North Wales Police Role Type - Police Staff Business Area - Operational Support Services Department - Force Control Centre Location - St. Asaph Fcc Grade - Scale 4 Salary - £23,100 to £25,353 Allowances - Shift, Weekend Working Shift Percentage - 20% Weekend Working Shift Percentage - 14.14% Agile Working - Fixed - this role can only be...


  • St Asaph, Denbighshire, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time £45,000

    Speech and Language Therapist OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house Clinical Team at Outcomes First Group. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for holding a speech and language therapy caseload and contributing to staff training and consultation.Our Clinical Teams maintain a person-centred,...


  • St Asaph, Denbighshire, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time £45,000

    Speech and Language Therapist OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house Clinical Team at Outcomes First Group. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for holding a speech and language therapy caseload and contributing to staff training and consultation.Our Clinical Teams maintain a person-centred,...


  • St Asaph, Denbighshire, United Kingdom WILLIAM GLYN RECRUITMENT Full time

    Customer Service AdvisorWe are seeking a dedicated and passionate Customer Service Advisor to join our dynamic team. As a key point of contact, you will provide exceptional customer service, responding to enquiries and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner.Key Responsibilities:Provide first-class customer service, responding to telephone and...


  • St Asaph, Denbighshire, United Kingdom WILLIAM GLYN RECRUITMENT Full time

    Customer Service AdvisorWe are seeking a dedicated and passionate Customer Service Advisor to join our dynamic team. As a key point of contact, you will provide exceptional customer service, responding to enquiries and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner.Key Responsibilities:Provide first-class customer service, responding to telephone and...


  • St Austell, Cornwall, United Kingdom saha Full time

    Become a Valued Member of Our CommunityWe are thrilled to invite a Volunteer Counsellor to join our dedicated team at Saha. Our organization is committed to assisting and uplifting individuals who have faced homelessness, equipping them with essential resources to foster independence and resilience.Key Responsibilities:Demonstrate compassion and insight...