Ambulance Crew

Team:                                    

Emergency Services Medical - Ambulance Crew

Role Title:                          

Ambulance Crew

Location:                            

Fairford, Gloucestershire

Role Grade:                       

Volunteer

TEAM Manager:         

Emergency Services Group Manager, Nick Cook

 

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 RIAT Medical Services involved at RIAT 2025.  The RIAT Medical Services are responsible for: 

  • The provision of a limited Primary Health Care service for all RIAT participants located at RAF Fairford during the 14th to the 21st of July 
  • 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:

Working as part of the ambulance team, paramedics and ambulance technicians/emergency care assistants will work on a fleet of ambulances to deliver a high level of care.  All equipment, drugs, CDs and gases will be provided.  Primarily you will be working on site, treating patients at scene or transporting to the RIAT Medical Centre which is staffed with Emergency Medicine Doctors, General Practitioners and nurses.  Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

What commitment is required?

  • Variable – either 5 or 8 days (plus travelling days either side if required) during the following periods: 
  • Mon 14th July to Mon 21st July 
  • Wed 16th July to Sun 20st July 

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 (General Admission Friday or Sunday) 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, to include 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 create an account and complete an application form which can be found here.