Community First Responders
We are currently recruiting for Community First Responders in your area.
Exciting volunteering opportunities have arisen within South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust for Community First Responders to join Community First Responder schemes across North and East Devon - Including North Devon, Mid Devon, East Devon, Torridge, Exeter, Lundy Island, Parts of Exmoor, and Northern parts of West Devon.
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.
This voluntary role is highly rewarding and offers opportunities to meet new people and learn valuable life saving skills through the training provided by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.
Advert Now Live – Closing Date Sunday 5th May 2024. Application form Link: https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/6212570?FromJobsNHS=1&ShowJobAdvert=
More information and a video which provides details about the role and your volunteering experience is available in the video below and on our website: https://www.swasft-joinus.co.uk/volunteers
We welcome applicants from throughout the areas listed above, however we are particularly interested in people from the following areas:
Axminster
Bampton
Black Torrington
Brampford Speke
Bratton Fleming
Braunton
Crediton
Croyde
Cullompton
Culmstock
Great Torrington
Hartland
High Bickington
Honiton
Ilfracombe
Lundy Island
Lynton & Lynmouth
North Molton
Okehampton
Ottery St Mary
Seaton
Shebbear
Sidmouth
South Molton
Tedburn St Mary
Uffcombe
West Hill
Winkleigh
Witheridge
Applicants should have a good all-round education; a full driving licence held for at least one year, with no more than 6 current penalty points and have access to a vehicle with current tax, MOT and insurance for your use. Following shortlisting, applicants will be invited to attend a formal interview whereby you 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<https://www.futurequals.com/qualifications/faq-level-3-award-for-first-responders-on-scene-ambulance-service-community-responder/> during training in order to complete the recruitment process.
When applying for this voluntary position, please be aware that you must be able to attend a face to face interview scheduled for the week commencing Monday 27th May 2024 and the course in full to ensure you have the necessary training to fulfil the role.
The six-day (three weekends) training course is scheduled to be held in Tiverton, (Devon EX16) on the below dates:
Saturday 29th June 2024
Sunday 30th June 2024
Saturday 6th July 2024
Sunday 7th July 2024
Saturday 13th July 2024
Sunday 14th July 2024
You must attend all six days - If you are unable to make all of the training days please do not apply for this intake. Please register your interest for future courses by following this link and submitting your contact details on this survey - Expression of interest - South Western Ambulance Service volunteer roles 2023-2024 (smartsurvey.co.uk)<https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SWASTVolunteering>
To make your application stand out it is vital you include what would make you an exceptional Community First Responder, your attributes, your experience, and how you meet the person specification for the role.
Advert Now Live – Closing Date Sunday 5th May 2024. Application form Link: https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/6212570?FromJobsNHS=1&ShowJobAdvert= -After Opening the link - Click “View Job Details” to expand and see full details about the Community First Responder Role. Alternative Application form link via NHS Jobs Link: https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9202-23-0459
If you have any questions, would like to know more or speak to a CFR please do get in touch using my details below 😊
Kind regards,
Jacob Maddams BSc (Hons)
Paramedic | Community Responder Officer for North and East Devon.
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Interested in being a CFR? Join us: https://www.swasft-joinus.co.uk/volunteers
