Community First Responder - Wiltshire

Haringey GP Federation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An emergency service provider is seeking Community First Responders in Wiltshire to volunteer and assist with emergency calls. The role requires a commitment of at least 12 hours weekly, a valid driving licence, and completion of training. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain lifesaving skills while serving your community. Applicants should be prepared for a formal interview and training courses scheduled for early 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have access to a vehicle with current tax, MOT, and insurance.
• Applicants should have experience related to emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Attend emergency calls on behalf of the ambulance service to provide basic patient care.
• Complete the Level 3 Award for First Responders on Scene during training.

Skills

Commitment to volunteering for a minimum of 12 hours a week

Education

Full driving licence held for at least one year

Current advanced driving qualification

Job description

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Community First Responder – Wiltshire

The closing date is 14 January 2026

Exciting volunteering opportunities have arisen within South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust for Community First Responders to join Community First Responder schemes across BSW (BANES, Swindon and Wiltshire).

We welcome applicants from throughout Wiltshire; however we are particularly interested in people from the following areas: Malmesbury, Ludgershall, Tidworth, Cricklade, Ramsbury, Royal Wootton Bassett, Bradford on Avon, Mere, Tisbury, Devizes, Calne, Midsommer Norton, Lavingtons, Warminster, rural district west of Salisbury, Teffont, Berwick St James, Broad Chalke, Paulton, Pewsey, Westbury and Lyneham.

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. Applicants will have a good all round education; a full driving licence held for at least one year, with no more than 6 current penalty points and have access to a vehicle with current tax, MOT and insurance for your use.

Main duties of the job

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.

It is vital you include what would make you an exceptional Community First Responder and how you meet the person specification for the role. If there is not currently a Community First Responder scheme running within a 3-mile radius of your home postcode you may not be short listed. Should you wish to respond from your workplace as well as or instead of your home address, please detail this in the additional information section.

Training and Interview

When applying for this position, you must be able to attend the following interview dates and all of the training courses.

Interviews are scheduled to be held during the week commencing Monday 2nd February 2026.

Training course location: Methuen Park, Chippenham.

• Saturday 7th March 2026
• Sunday 8th March 2026
• Saturday 21st March 2026
• Sunday 22nd March 2026
• Saturday 28th March 2026
• Sunday 29th March 2026

If you are unable to attend all of the training days please do not apply for this intake. The next intake is provisionally planned for autumn 2026; please get in touch if you would like to register your interest for a later course.

About us

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) promotes an inclusive environment, welcoming people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We employ over 5,000 employees, including doctors and volunteers such as community first responders.

We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies, and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals. Our recruitment, selection, and screening processes uphold high standards and we invite all candidates to share how they will bring positive behaviours to life.

To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals here.

Job responsibilities

Following shortlisting, applicants will be invited to a formal interview. They must have some knowledge of the role and South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust. Candidates are required to attain the Level 3 Award for First Responders on Scene during training to complete the recruitment process.

For further information about this role, see the attached job description and person specification.

Please register your interest to be notified of future recruitment campaigns: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1Jr8HAsL0ECdxOdKjT0WUjryOBEWEoFGoolRy68IBA1UNU5ZRU9YUDBDUEFWQkdaRkhNUUtDQkg2UCQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

More information, including a video, is available on our website: https://www.swast.nhs.uk/volunteer-recruitment

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Full driving licence held for at least one year, with no more than 6 current penalty points.
• Vehicle with current tax, MOT and insurance for your use.
• Current advanced driving qualification.

Previous experience (Paid/Unpaid relevant to role)

• Previous experience (Paid/Unpaid relevant to role)
• Previous experience (Paid/Unpaid relevant to role)

Skills, knowledge, ability

• Commitment to volunteering for a minimum of 12 hours a week.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust