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South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
About
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) every team member matters, 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 in.
SWASFT has responsibility for the provision of ambulance services across an area of 10,000 square miles which is 20% of mainland England. The Trust covers the counties of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and the former Avon area (Bristol, Bath, North and North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire). The Trust serves a total population of over 5.5 million and is estimated to receive an influx of over 23 million visitors each year.
We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical and operational staff including Paramedics, Emergency Care Practitioners, Advanced Technicians, Ambulance Care Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. We also employ GPs and around 2,785 volunteers which include community first responders, BASICS doctors and fire co-responders.
We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.
Trust Mission, Vision, Values and Goals
To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals click here
Community First Responder - N&E Devon - SW Oct 25
Closed for applications on: 9-Sep-2024 00:04
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 9-Sep-2024 00:04
Key details
Location
- Site
- North & East Devon
- Town
- North & East Devon
- Postcode
- EX16 6AT
- Major / Minor Region
- Devon
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Voluntary
- Hours
- Part time
- Home or remote working
Salary
- Grade
- Volunteer
Specialty
- Main area
- First Responder
Job overview
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.
We welcome applicants from throughout the areas listed above, however we are particularly interested in people from the following areas:
- Axminster
- Bampton
- Barnstaple
- Bideford
- Bratton Flemming
- Braunton
- Chumleigh
- Crediton
- Croyde
- Cullompton
- Culmstock
- Great Torrington
- Hartland
- Hatherleigh
- High Bickington
- Holsworthy
- Honiton
- Ilfracombe
- Lynton/Lynmouth
- North Molton
- Northam
- Okehampton
- Ottery St Mary
- Seaton
- Shebbar
- Sidmouth
- South Molton
- Tedburn St Mary
- Uffcombe
- West Hill
- Winkleigh
- Witheridge
- Woodbury
- Yelland
More information is available in the video below and on our website:
Main Join Us Website link: Volunteers (swasft-joinus.co.uk)
Awareness Video link: https://vimeo.com/850656312/b68f4798d1?share=copy
Main Website link (Volunteer Section) : Our Volunteers | SWAST Website
Advert
As a volunteer and a member of a Community First Responder Scheme you would provide this community-based service willingly and without pay.
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 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 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.
When applying for this position, please be aware that you must be able to attend a face to face interview scheduled the week commencing Monday 30th September 2024 and the course in full.
The six-day (three weekends) training course is scheduled to be held in Tiverton, (Devon EX16) on the below dates:
- Saturday 9th November 2024
- Sunday 10th November 2024
- Saturday 16th November 2024
- Sunday 17th November 2024
- Saturday 23rd November 2024
- Sunday 24th November 2024
You must attend all six - If you are unable to make all of the training days please do not apply for this intake.
To make your application stand out it is vital you include what would make you a exceptional Community First Responder and how you meet the person specification for the role.
Working for our organisation
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 in.
We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.
We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.
To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals click here
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
If you are currently a ECA for SWASFT or are in the ECA Holding Pool please do not apply via this advert, please contact Jacob Maddams directly.
Please be aware, if there is not currently a Community First Responder scheme running within a 3 mile radius of your home postcode you may not be short listed. Should you wish to respond from your work place as well as or instead of your home address, please detail this in the additional information section of your application.
Please register your interest for this or future courses by following this link and submitting the survey https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SWASTVolunteering
The advert is set to go live on Monday 12th August 2024 and close on Sunday 6th September 2024.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full driving licence held for at least one year, with no more than 6 current penalty points.
- Have a vehicle with current tax, MOT and insurance for your use.
Desirable criteria
- Current advanced driving qualification.
- Up to date First Aid Qualification.
Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to role)
Essential criteria
- Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to role)
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to role)
Skills, knowledge, ability
Essential criteria
- Commitment to volunteering for a minimum of 12 hours a week.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nick Chown
- Job title
- HR Services Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
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