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Exciting volunteering opportunities have arisen within South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust for Community First Responders to join Community First Responder schemes for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We welcome applicants from across Cornwall, but are specifically interested in expanding groups in the areas of:
Looe, Launceston, Fowey, Padstow, Bude, St Ives, Camelford, Newquay, St Austell, Wadebridge, Helston, Penzance and Torpoint. Also, Isles of Scilly, including a new group for St Mary’s and enhancing the groups on the other islands.
A Community First Responder (CFR) scheme is made up of a group of trained volunteers who, within the community in which they live or work, attend emergency calls on behalf of South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust to provide patient care, including basic life support, until the arrival of an emergency ambulance clinician.
As a volunteer and a member of a Community First Responder Scheme, you would provide this community-based service willingly and without pay. This role is highly rewarding and offers opportunities to meet new people and learn valuable lifesaving skills through the training provided by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.
Applicants will have a good all-round education; a full driving license held for at least one year, with no more than 6 current penalty points as they will be expected to use their own vehicle or Community Responder vehicle. Following shortlisting, applicants will be invited to attend a formal interview, whereby they will be expected to have some knowledge of the role and South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust.
Candidates will be required to attain the Level 3 Award for First Responders on Scene during training in order to complete the recruitment process.
They will also need to complete some online Mandatory Training Modules before starting the role.
Please note that if you are applying for the Isles of Scilly, interviews and training will be at separate times and locations.
Mainland Cornwall - When applying for this position, please be aware that you must be able to attend the following interview dates, and all of the days of training listed.
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT), we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies, and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive.
To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals click here.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nick Chown Job title: HR Services Officer Email address: nick.chown@swast.nhs.uk
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* Internship
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* Full-time
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* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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