As a Community First Responder you will learn new skills and be part of a team of volunteers within the South Coast Ambulance Service who give up their time to save lives.
CFR roles for the area are opened a few times a year. If you are interested in applying and would like to speak to someone beforehand, please email us at: info@rotherresponders.org.uk
Applications are submitted online through the NHS Jobs site. https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/ SECAmb hold selection interviews and the screening process includes a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS), professional references and health clearance.
On successful completion of your training, you will receive a Level 3 First Responder on Scene (FROS) qualification, which meets and exceeds all of the requirements of the Level 3 award in First Aid at Work.
Applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a valid UK full driving licence held for at least 1 year, with no more than 3 penalty points
- Have access to a car with current tax, MOT and insurance for their use when volunteering
- Be able to attend regular training activities within their local area and undergo annual clinical competency assessments and online statutory and mandatory training
- Commit to booking on to respond to potential emergencies for at least 20 hours per month
- Commit to a minimum term of volunteering of 2 years
- Be able to support public engagement events and fundraising activities
More information about the role of a Community First Responder is available here: https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/join-us/community-first-responders/