Event First Responder

As a first aider, the role requires you to provide first aid treatment to patients whilst on NHS Support, Ambulance transfers/support and/or at both large and small events.

The role of a first aider is to provide immediate, lifesaving, medical care before the arrival of further medical help. This could include performing procedures such as:

- Placing an unconscious casualty into the recovery position
- Performing Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Using an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Stopping bleeding using pressure and elevation
- Keeping a fractured limb still

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
- Represent Central Medical Services in a professional manner at all events/locations
- Undertake continuous training and development applicable to your role
- Manage the incident and ensure the continuing safety of yourself, bystanders and the casualty
- Assess casualties and find out the nature & cause of their injuries
- Arrange for further medical help or other emergency services to attend (e.g. the fire service)
- If trained, prioritise casualties based upon medical need
- Provide appropriate first aid treatment as trained
- If able, make notes/observations of casualties
- Fill out any paperwork as required
- Provide a handover when further medical help arrives
- Have due regard to patient confidentiality at all times
- Ensure that all equipment used is fit for purpose, cleaned and stored correctly.

**Benefits**:

- Eligible for Blue light card.
- Flexability to create your own rota.
- Training and Development Opportunites.

**To be shortlisted for this position, one of the following qualifications are essential: -**
- FREC 3
- FREC 4
- Opportunity to be trained

**About the Company**:
Central Medical Services Ltd is a professional, reliable, private medical service working for both the NHS and private clients alike.

We operate a 24/7 private ambulance and medical service. Catering for either short notice or pre-planned assignments throughout the UK.

As an experienced company we bring with us a vast wealth of experience from the NHS, private and voluntary sectors with an aim to provide high quality medical and ambulance services, truly believing in patient care and customer service.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: On the road