First Responder (Student Paramedic)

Job Title: First
Responder (Student Paramedic)

Location: Northamptonshire
(with travel to regional events as required).

Department: Operations – Event
Medical Team

Reporting to: Head of People
& Development

Company: First Line Medical Ltd

First Line Medical
Ltd is a professional event medical services provider delivering
high -quality pre -hospital care across a wide range of public and
private events. We work closely with event organisers, local
authorities, and healthcare partners to ensure safe, compliant,
and patient -focused medical provision.

We are committed to
developing the next generation of clinicians and offer structured,
supportive opportunities for student paramedics while studying to
gain practical experience in a real -world setting.

We are seeking enthusiastic, professional, and clinically curious Student
Paramedics to join our Event Medical Team as First Responders.
This role is designed to complement your academic training by
providing supervised exposure to pre -hospital assessment,
treatment, and decision -making in dynamic environments.

As a First Responder
(Student Paramedic), you will work alongside other event medical
staff, gaining hands -on experience while remaining within your
scope of practice and level of training. You will be deployed
across a variety of events including sporting fixtures, festivals,
concerts, and community events, each presenting unique clinical
and operational challenges.

Clinical Duties

• Provide
  patient -centred care as part of a wider medical team.
  
• Assist in
  patient assessments including history taking, vital signs, and
  physical observations.
  
• Support the
  delivery of appropriate treatment and interventions in line with
  training and protocols.
  
• Recognise and
  escalate deteriorating patients or complex presentations promptly.
  
• Assist with
  patient handovers to ambulance services or other healthcare
  providers as required.
  
• Work under
  the scope of a Student Paramedic, while under the supervision of
  a Healthcare Professional (Paramedic, Nurse, Doctor)
  

Operational Duties

• Respond to
  medical incidents and emergencies as part of an event medical
  response team.
  
• Assist in the
  set -up, operation, and debrief of event medical posts, treatment
  areas, and response vehicles.
  
• Maintain
  readiness, cleanliness, and stock control of medical equipment
  and consumables.
  
• Contribute to
  dynamic risk assessments and situational awareness during events.
  
• Follow
  event -specific medical plans, policies, and standard operating procedures.
  

Professional Responsibilities

• Accurately
  complete patient care records, incident reports, and other
  clinical documentation.
  
• Maintain
  patient confidentiality and comply with GDPR and information
  governance requirements.
  
• Demonstrate
  professionalism, compassion, and effective communication always.
  
• Participate
  in team briefings, debriefs, and reflective learning opportunities.
  
• Represent
  First Line Medical Ltd positively to patients, colleagues, and
  event stakeholders.
  

Training,
Supervision & Support

• Scope of
  practice will be clearly defined in line with training level and
  company policy.
  
• Opportunity
  to undertake nationally recognised training (First Response
  Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC3) RPL), at a staff discounted rate.
  
• Opportunities
  for ongoing mentorship while appropriately supervised by a
  Healthcare Professional.
  
• Opportunities
  for feedback, reflection, and skills development.
  
• Exposure to a
  wide range of patient presentations and event environments.
  
  

What We Offer

• Obtain a
  nationally recognised FREC 3 certificate internally at a reduced
  staff cost.
  
• Flexible,
  paid shifts, designed around
  university timetables and placement commitments.
  
• Valuable
  real -world experience to support academic and future
  professional development.
  
• A supportive,
  inclusive, and clinically focused team environment.
  
• Opportunities
  for progression into senior event roles and post -qualification positions.
  
• The chance to
  build confidence, competence, and employability within
  pre -hospital care.
  
  

Equality, Diversity
& Inclusion

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Currently
  enrolled on a BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science degree
  programme (Must have completed 1st Year)
  
• Willingness
  to undertake internal FREC3 course, prior to
  operational deployment (This will be at a discounted staff
  price of £270 - Payment options available)
  
• Strong
  communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
  
• Ability to
  remain calm and professional in high -pressure or emergency situations.
  
• Good level of
  physical fitness, with the ability to work long shifts,
  including evenings, weekends, and outdoor events.
  
• A strong
  commitment to high standards of patient care, safety, and professionalism.
  
• Current and
  valid Full driving licence.
  

Desirable Criteria

• Previous
  experience in event medical services, first aid provision, or
  healthcare settings.
  
• Familiarity
  with pre -hospital equipment, clinical observations, and patient
  documentation systems.
  
• Knowledge of
  basic clinical governance principles in pre -hospital care.
  
• Current
  & Valid First Response Emergency Care Level 3 certification.