First Responder - Location Medical Services in Shepperton

Location Medical Services (LMS), part of the Ambulnz UK Group, is excited to announce new opportunities for first responders. We are currently recruiting for self-employed positions within our Events team. LMS is a CQC-registered healthcare provider delivering professional medical services across a wide range of events, including music festivals, marathons, horse trials, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, and more. We also provide NHS-contracted paramedic home visiting services and support film and media productions. With over 25 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality staff and consistently meeting the dynamic demands of our film and TV clients. Join us and be part of a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and offers diverse and exciting work opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as a key member of the Location Medical Services (LMS) medical team, delivering safe, high-quality patient care and clinical support at events and assignments across the UK.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, provide treatment, deliver ongoing care, and support patient transport in a variety of operational settings, under the guidance of the Clinical Director.
• Carry out duties in line with the scope of practice for a first responder, ensuring all clinical activity adheres to organisational protocols, policies, SOPs, and professional clinical guidelines. Escalate or seek clinical support as required to maintain patient safety and care standards.
• Provide lifesaving treatment, stabilise patients, and prepare them for transport.
• Operate in remote locations, using your professional knowledge and skills to make judgements and provide treatment within your level of training and competency.
• Respond to operational requirements safely and efficiently.
• Drive all types of approved Ambulance Service vehicles under normal conditions in accordance with road traffic law.
• Commit to continuous professional development, representing LMS positively, upholding organisational values, and always maintaining exemplary professional conduct.

Role Requirements:

• Hold a valid UK manual driving licence with at least 1 year of driving experience and no more than 6 points.
• Hold one of the following qualifications: FR - Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work, Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3), First Person On Scene International (RQF), QNUK level 3 Award FAQ, Level 3 Award for First Responders on Scene.
• Demonstrate physical fitness, as the role may require reaching patients in challenging or inaccessible locations (e.g., stairs), manual handling, and performing CPR.
• Possess a warm, caring personality with the ability to connect effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Capable of undertaking a full range of shift patterns, including evenings, weekends, and unsocial hours.
• Provide quality references covering the last three years of employment and hold a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding Statement: Location Medical Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing our policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check. Please note it is a criminal offence to apply for a role in a regulated activity if you are barred from doing so.

Equality & Diversity Statement: We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.