Community First Responder (Marlow, Buckinghamshire)

We are currently recruiting Community First Responders (CFRs) in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

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), be able to perform effective CPR (after training) and have access to your own vehicle. 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 are able to offer the following course dates, you will be required to attend all dates in one course. **Course 1 – ** Induction 21st December 2024 Initial Training 1st, 2nd, 15th & 16th February 2025

Course 2 – Induction 26th April 2025 Initial Training 10th, 11th, 24th & 25th May 2025

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