First Aider, Event Services (Towcester area)

As a first aider at events, you will help to provide first aid to the public at events large and small within the community. This role can lead on to more advanced roles including patient transport, cycle response, advanced first aid and emergency response.

You would be involved in:

Delivery of first aid to the public at community and commercial events as volunteered
Ensure that equipment being used is fit for purpose, used correctly and is clean
To report defects to equipment and any other operational issues as soon as possible
To undertake training for role and keep up to date as needed
To maintain patient confidentiality, health and safety at all times
To keep appropriate patient treatment records; training received and volunteering hours
Represent SJA in a professional manner and follow all appropriate policies and procedures
Assist the Unit Management Team as appropriate with event specific activities

Skills

An enthusiasm for the work of St John Ambulance and an appreciation of its values
Someone who has an interest in providing first aid to the public at events
Someone who has good communication skills, especially with the public and patients
Someone who is able to work as part of a team
Willing to train as a first aider at events
Be physically fit for role.

Details

Accessibility
Role is unit based and first aid event volunteering will be at public or private venues
DBS check required
Equal Opportunities Policy
Health and Safety Policy
Ongoing support
Training provided
Event first aid training & additional training appropriate to role.
Volunteer induction
Volunteer Policy
SJA event services policy and practice
Volunteers covered by insurance
Written role description