Medical Responder (Events & TV/Film)

XL Team LTD

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Job summary

We are looking for a new Production & Event Medic to add to our ever-growing team.

We want applicants who are flexible.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary

As Event / TV Set a medic the role requires you to provide first aid treatment to patients whilst on site.

provide immediate, lifesaving, medical care before the arrival of further medical help.
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 the XL Team 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

About us

Medical and Health Services

where care comes first,

excellence in healthcare, everyday

The XL Team provides a range of medical and health services to TV and Film locations across the North of the U.K.

Date posted

16 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.80 to £22.50 an hour Depending on experience and clinical grades

Contract

Bank

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours, Annualised hours

Reference number

E0431-24-0006

Job locations

XL Team HQ Entrance A

Monkton Hall Hospital Monkton Lane

Jarrow

Tyne and Wear

NE32 5NN

Manchester Area

Including North West

Manchester

M502NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Event and TV/ Film Medic role will primarily consist of providing medical care and assistance, consultancy and aid on set (Productions) or during local, national and international events.

We pride ourselves on our flexible services to suit each different event and production.

We have built up many long-standing relationships by offering an adaptable, professional and friendly approach that all our medics are expected to project when representing the XL Team

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Event and TV/ Film Medic role will primarily consist of providing medical care and assistance, consultancy and aid on set (Productions) or during local, national and international events.

We pride ourselves on our flexible services to suit each different event and production.

We have built up many long-standing relationships by offering an adaptable, professional and friendly approach that all our medics are expected to project when representing the XL Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

FREC3/4
UK Full Driving Licence

Desirable

Emergency Ambulance crew

Experience

Essential

Event Experience
Patient Exposure - in a variety of roles

Desirable

TV / Film Set experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

FREC3/4
UK Full Driving Licence

Desirable

Emergency Ambulance crew

Experience

Essential

Event Experience
Patient Exposure - in a variety of roles

Desirable

TV / Film Set experience

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.