Event First Responder

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job SummaryAs 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

Corporate GovernanceIt is the job holders responsibility to ensure at all times, they act honestly and openly and comply with relevant corporate governance requirements, employment legislation, standards of business conduct, codes of openness and accountability.

Equal Opportunities It is the job holders responsibility to comply with and promote Equal Opportunities and accordingly must avoid any behaviour which discriminates against colleagues, potential employees, patients or clients on the grounds of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, race, nationality, ethnicity or national original religion, political opinion, trade union membership or disability.

Health and SafetyIn line with the Health and Safety Act 1974, it is the responsibility of all employees to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts at work. This includes cooperating with the organization and colleagues in complying with health and safety obligations to maintain a safe working environment and ensure the reporting of any defects, risks or potential hazards.

SafeguardingSafeguarding is everyones responsibility to ensure that the principles and duties of safeguarding adults and children are holistically, consistently and conscientiously applied with the needs of adults at risk or abuse or neglect at the heart of all that we do.

ConfidentialityAll staff a have a duty of confidentiality to Central Medical Services as part of their role. Central Medical Services has a duty to maintain strict confidentiality in relation to information and the whereabouts of its employees and workers and keep safe and secure all information given to its staff in the course of their duties.

This applies not only during the course of employment but also after termination of employment. This confidentiality clause covers such matters as knowledge of Central Medical Services business, information on our users, business contacts and policies & procedures. Staff may not disclose or use for another organisation or individual benefit any confidential information that she has or continues to require. Any breach of this clause will result in summary dismissal and may result in a claim from Central Medical Services for any damage or loss, which they may suffer.

Misc.This job description is indicative of the range of current duties and responsibilities for the post, it is not comprehensive. It is inevitable that the duties will change to reflect organisational change and it is essential therefore that it is regarded with a degree of flexibility, so that changing needs and circumstances can be met. All changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• FREC 3

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Central Medical Services

Address

2 Park Place

Robey Close

Linby

Nottinghamshire

NG15 8AA

Employer's website

https://www.centralmedicalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)