Medical Response Team

Team:                                    

Medical - Response Team

Role Title:                          

Medical Response

Location:                            

Fairford, Gloucestershire

Role Grade:                       

Volunteer

TEAM Manager:         

Emergency Services (ES) Group Manager

 

About us:

We are the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises. We will promote the RAF by placing it at the heart of a programme of world-class events and activities, with the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) as our unique centrepiece. We will Inspire young people, inside the RAF and wider UK society, to fulfil their potential in air, space and technology by delivering, with and through partners, access to and involvement in forward-looking air and space activities, including highly stimulating personal development opportunities. 

About the role:

The RIAT Medical Director is an appointed RAF Medical Officer who is responsible for the overall medical policy, clinical organisation and operation of all Medical Services involved with RIAT.  Responsibilities include: 

  • The provision of a limited Primary Health Care service for all RIAT participants located at RAF Fairford during the period 13 to 20 Jul 
  • The provision of emergency medical cover and initial medical response during the Show build-up, aircraft arrival/departure days and public days 
  • The provision of medical, ambulance, nursing and first aid cover for members of the public during public days  

Main Responsibilities will include:

The medical response team is dedicated to the initial management of a major incident.  In the event of a major incident the medical response team will be responsible for performing triage, initial treatment and stabilising casualties.  Working as a team under the direction of an experienced medical operational commander, and will train closely with the other emergency services, particularly the airfield fire and rescue service.   

These roles are particularly suited to ambulance service personnel and qualified nurses.  

Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

What commitment is required?

  • 5 days (plus travelling days either side if required) during the period Wed 15 to Sun 19 Jul 

what you get in return for volunteering:  

  • An opportunity to learn new skills and be part of a fantastic team of over 1,250 volunteers
  • Support the work of the RAF Charitable Trust
  • Two complimentary tickets to give to family or friends
  • Discount on official merchandise
  • Camping or temporary accommodation, if required 
  • Freshly prepared meals in our onsite Airfield Diner
  • Access to our Volunteer Village, which includes evening entertainment

Travel:

In line with our sustainability commitment, we strongly encourage volunteers to car share wherever possible, and/or utilise public transport.  

The following is in place to support our volunteers with any out-of-pocket expenses. 

  • Motor Mileage: Claim 45p per mile (maximum 315 miles) return mileage to RIAT and to encourage car sharing, an additional 5p per additional passenger may be claimed by the vehicle driver
  • Train Fare: Travel should be standard class; reimbursement will be made up to the maximum claim amount (£100.00) on the production of receipts, tickets, or confirmation email  

Next steps

Interested applicants should complete an application form which can be found here.