Event First Responder - Leicester, United Kingdom - Central Medical Services Ltd

Central Medical Services Ltd

Verified Company

Leicester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

As a first aider, the role requires you to provide first aid treatment to patients whilst on NHS Support, Ambulance transfers/support and/or at both large and small events.

The role of a first aider is to provide immediate, lifesaving, medical care before the arrival of further medical help.

This could include performing procedures such as:

Placing an unconscious casualty into the recovery position
Performing Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Using an automated external defibrillator (AED)
Stopping bleeding using pressure and elevation
Keeping a fractured limb still

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Represent Central Medical Services in a professional manner at all events/locations
Undertake continuous training and development applicable to your role
Manage the incident and ensure the continuing safety of yourself, bystanders and the casualty
Assess casualties and find out the nature & cause of their injuries
Arrange for further medical help or other emergency services to attend (e.g. the fire service)
If trained, prioritise casualties based upon medical need
Provide appropriate first aid treatment as trained
If able, make notes/observations of casualties
Fill out any paperwork as required
Provide a handover when further medical help arrives
Have due regard to patient confidentiality at all times
Ensure that all equipment used is fit for purpose, cleaned and stored correctly.

Benefits:

Eligible for Blue light card.
Flexability to create your own rota.
Training and Development Opportunites.

To be shortlisted for this position, one of the following qualifications are essential: -

FREC
FREC
Opportunity to be trained

About the Company:

Central Medical Services Ltd is a professional, reliable, private medical service working for both the NHS and private clients alike.

We operate a 24/7 private ambulance and medical service. Catering for either short notice or pre-planned assignments throughout the UK.

As an experienced company we bring with us a vast wealth of experience from the NHS, private and voluntary sectors with an aim to provide high quality medical and ambulance services, truly believing in patient care and customer service.

Job Type:
Part-time

Schedule: