Community First Responder (Hungerford, Berkshire)

We are currently recruiting Community First Responders (CFRs) in

CFRs are based in the communities they live in, attending non life threatening and life threatening calls. These include, but are not limited too - Suspected heart attacks, suspected strokes, cardiac arrests, broken bones, severe bleeding, breathing difficulties.

We will give full training, over a four day period, so that you are fully equipped to attend these calls and you will not only have the support of you scheme and scheme coordinator but also the Community Engagement & Training team. You need to have a good level of physical fitness as you will need to carry a kit bag (which can weigh up to 13kg) and be able to perform effective CPR (after training). We recommend that CFRs support us with a minimum of 20 hours responding time a month, in order to reduce skill fade. However these 20 hours can be carried out at any time that is suitable for you.

Why do our Community First Responders do this voluntary role?

James has always been interested in health care and joining his local CFR team has given him a chance to be involved locally and to develop his passion and skills in this area. James responds mainly on evenings giving additional support to the crews at peak times.

We will invite you to an induction, followed by four days of initial training. The four day training dates are 2 & 3 November and 16 & 17 November. You will be required to attend all four days.

If you would like to discuss the role further before applying please email info@sca-charity.org.uk