Community First Responder - Cornwall in Cornwall inCornwall PUBLISHED MON 3 MAR 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
Exciting volunteering opportunities have arisen within South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust for Community First Responders to join Community First Responder schemes for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall.
We welcome applicants from across Cornwall, but specifically interested in expanding groups in the areas of:
Looe,Launceston, Fowey, Padstow, Bude, St Ives, Camelford, Newquay, St Austell, Wadebridge, Helston, Penzance and Torpoint. Also, Isles of Scilly, including a new group for St Mary's and enhancing the groups on the other islands.
We also have a Community Responder Vehicle, based at Bodmin and Redruth, for anyone preferring to volunteer for pre-agreed periods, covering calls across all Cornwall.
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 clinician.
As a volunteer and a member of a Community First Responder Scheme you would provide this community-based service willingly and without pay. This role is highly rewarding and offers opportunities to meet new people and learn valuable lifesaving skills through the training provided by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.
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 as they will be expected to use their own vehicle or Community Responder vehicle. 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.
They will also need to complete some online Mandatory Training Modules before starting the role.
Please note that if you are applying for the Isles of Scilly, Interviews and training will be at separate times and locations.
Mainland Cornwall - When applying for this position, please be aware that you must be able to attend the following interview dates, and all of the days of training listed:
About us
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
Recruitment will take place in two phases:
PHASE ONE - 1st April until 3rd May 2025 (To include Interviews, HR checks and Initial Induction)
- Interviews are scheduled to be held 14th -16th April
- Initial Induction will be 3rd May
PHASE TWO - 24th April until 31st May 2025 (To include Interviews, HR checks and Initial Induction)
- Interviews are scheduled to be held 5th 7th May
- Initial Induction will be 31st May
There will then be ONE COURSE
The five-day training course is scheduled to be held at Roche, St Austell.
- Weekend 1 = 14th & 15th June
- Weekend 2 = 27th, 28th,29th June
- There will be a final Induction Day on Saturday 20th July
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE ALL OF THE TRAINING DAYS PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS INTAKE. FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES. The next Course will be January 2026
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
Benefits are provided by the employer and will be confirmed during your application.
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