Casual HCP

The Casual Event Paramedic

role will be part of the medical provision at operational events covered by St

John Ambulance Cymru. You will often be the initial healthcare professional to

attend patients in the pre-hospital setting, usually working on an ambulance or

rapid response vehicle.

As the post-holder,

youll have the opportunity to play a key role in delivering Paramedic

Ambulance services at public events as part of a multidisciplinary event

medical team. Youll also provide strong clinical leadership, support

professional development, and offer mentorship to other team members.

Main duties of the job

Were looking for HCPC registered

paramedics who are enrolled on or have completed the NQP program, who can work

independently when appropriate, following their established scope of practice

and JRCALC clinical guidelines, while also collaborating with other clinical

colleagues as part of a wider multidisciplinary team to provide emergency and

pre-hospital care in various settings.

About us

Are you passionate

about saving lives, supporting communities and making a real impact?

At St John

Ambulance Cymru we are looking for dedicated people who share our values of compassion,

quality, inclusion and integrity to join our team and help us to deliver

our vision of Wales as a community of lifesavers.

Supported by nearly 2,600 volunteers, we provide frontline services in

the heart of Welsh communities and provide essential support to emergency

services when they need us most. Our work includes providing workplace training

in first aid and health and safety; providing event medical cover at thousands

of events; supporting NHS Wales with falls response and mental health transfer

services; running programmes for children and young people aged 5-18.

As part of a global network, we are an independent Priory of the Order

of St John, working alongside 43 St John establishments worldwide.

Its an exciting time to

join us as we embark on a modernisation programme to deliver out ambitious

strategy for 2025-2030 and beyond. If this sounds like something that you would

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25 to £30 an hour

Dependent on Clinical Skill Level

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0612-26-0004

Job locations

St. John Ambulance Cymru

Beignon Close

Cardiff

CF24 5PB

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Role

Overview:

As an Event Paramedic you

will be part of the patient facing medical provision at operational events

covered by St. John Ambulance Cymru. You will often be the initial healthcare

professional to attend patients in the pre-hospital setting, usually working on

an ambulance or rapid response vehicle. You will be expected to work

autonomously where appropriate and often alongside a wider multidisciplinary

team.

Volunteering is at the core

of the charity and at most events you will be assisted by St. John Ambulance

Cymru volunteers. You will be required to provide effective clinical

leadership, development, and mentorship to other personnel.

Key duties

and responsibilities:

Undertake a full

range of paramedic duties in line with professional scope of practice, JRCALC

guidelines and St. John Ambulance Cymru policy and procedures.

As appropriate,

assess, manage, discharge, and convey patients.

Where required,

administer medications in line with professional scope of practice and in

adherence with St. John Ambulance Cymru medicines management policy.

Meet the standards

set out in the St. John Ambulance Cymru healthcare professionals and clinical

practice policy.

Maintain up to date

with continual professional development and the requirements of the HCPC.

Maintain ability to

operate in line with HCPC standards of proficiency.

Maintain accurate

clinical records in line with St. John Ambulance Cymru policy and procedures.

Drive the

organisations vehicles in accordance with the vehicle and driving policy, under

emergency conditions where necessary and appropriate.

On commencement of

duty, check all relevant equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly and

ready for use, report any defects to the event manager.

Assist with the

induction and mentorship of new staff and volunteers as required.

Maintain

professional registration with the health and care professions council.

Maintain and hold a

current Enhanced DBS certificate

Embody and exemplify

the charity's values at all times and hold others to account for the same.

Demonstrate a

commitment to inclusion and welcoming diversity, championing equality of

treatment and opportunity. Perform any other

duties commensurate with these responsibilities, the band of the post and

skills and qualifications of the post-holder.

This job

description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity

and will be amended in light of the changing needs of St John Ambulance Cymru.

It is expected that the post holder will be as positive and flexible as

possible in this regard.

Job responsibilities

Role

Overview:

As an Event Paramedic you

will be part of the patient facing medical provision at operational events

covered by St. John Ambulance Cymru. You will often be the initial healthcare

professional to attend patients in the pre-hospital setting, usually working on

an ambulance or rapid response vehicle. You will be expected to work

autonomously where appropriate and often alongside a wider multidisciplinary

team.

Volunteering is at the core

of the charity and at most events you will be assisted by St. John Ambulance

Cymru volunteers. You will be required to provide effective clinical

leadership, development, and mentorship to other personnel.

Key duties

and responsibilities:

Undertake a full

range of paramedic duties in line with professional scope of practice, JRCALC

guidelines and St. John Ambulance Cymru policy and procedures.

As appropriate,

assess, manage, discharge, and convey patients.

Where required,

administer medications in line with professional scope of practice and in

adherence with St. John Ambulance Cymru medicines management policy.

Meet the standards

set out in the St. John Ambulance Cymru healthcare professionals and clinical

practice policy.

Maintain up to date

with continual professional development and the requirements of the HCPC.

Maintain ability to

operate in line with HCPC standards of proficiency.

Maintain accurate

clinical records in line with St. John Ambulance Cymru policy and procedures.

Drive the

organisations vehicles in accordance with the vehicle and driving policy, under

emergency conditions where necessary and appropriate.

On commencement of

duty, check all relevant equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly and

ready for use, report any defects to the event manager.

Assist with the

induction and mentorship of new staff and volunteers as required.

Maintain

professional registration with the health and care professions council.

Maintain and hold a

current Enhanced DBS certificate

Embody and exemplify

the charity's values at all times and hold others to account for the same.

Demonstrate a

commitment to inclusion and welcoming diversity, championing equality of

treatment and opportunity. Perform any other

duties commensurate with these responsibilities, the band of the post and

skills and qualifications of the post-holder.

This job

description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity

and will be amended in light of the changing needs of St John Ambulance Cymru.

It is expected that the post holder will be as positive and flexible as

possible in this regard.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Administrative and IT
• Good communication
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Be smart and presentable in line with SJAC Uniform Policy
• Absolute commitment to role modelling our St John Ambulance Cymru values and helping others do the same
• Ability to work outside normal working hours

Desirable

• Experience of operational events within St John Ambulance Cymru
• Experience working in an ambulance service setting
• Understanding of operational procedures and protocols
• Good knowledge and understanding of regulations and procedures that apply to St John Ambulance Cymru
• Welsh Speaker

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registered paramedic
• Enrolled in or completed the NQP Programme
• Completion of SJAC Introduction to Safeguarding e-Learning training with an agreement to complete SJAC Advanced Safeguarding
• Training within 3 months on commencement of post
• Full UK category B and C1 driving license
• Current certificate in emergency ambulance response driving or equivalent
• Full UK driving license with no more than 3 penalty point

Desirable

• JESIP training
• Mentoring qualification
• Current Portable Enhanced DBS Certificate

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Administrative and IT
• Good communication
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Be smart and presentable in line with SJAC Uniform Policy
• Absolute commitment to role modelling our St John Ambulance Cymru values and helping others do the same
• Ability to work outside normal working hours

Desirable

• Experience of operational events within St John Ambulance Cymru
• Experience working in an ambulance service setting
• Understanding of operational procedures and protocols
• Good knowledge and understanding of regulations and procedures that apply to St John Ambulance Cymru
• Welsh Speaker

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registered paramedic
• Enrolled in or completed the NQP Programme
• Completion of SJAC Introduction to Safeguarding e-Learning training with an agreement to complete SJAC Advanced Safeguarding
• Training within 3 months on commencement of post
• Full UK category B and C1 driving license
• Current certificate in emergency ambulance response driving or equivalent
• Full UK driving license with no more than 3 penalty point

Desirable

• JESIP training
• Mentoring qualification
• Current Portable Enhanced DBS Certificate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

St John Ambulance Cymru

Address

St. John Ambulance Cymru

Beignon Close

Cardiff

CF24 5PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sjacymru.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St John Ambulance Cymru

Address

St. John Ambulance Cymru

Beignon Close

Cardiff

CF24 5PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sjacymru.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Role

Overview:

As an Event Paramedic you

will be part of the patient facing medical provision at operational events

covered by St. John Ambulance Cymru. You will often be the initial healthcare

professional to attend patients in the pre-hospital setting, usually working on

an ambulance or rapid response vehicle. You will be expected to work

autonomously where appropriate and often alongside a wider multidisciplinary

team.

Volunteering is at the core

of the charity and at most events you will be assisted by St. John Ambulance

Cymru volunteers. You will be required to provide effective clinical

leadership, development, and mentorship to other personnel.

Key duties

and responsibilities:

Undertake a full

range of paramedic duties in line with professional scope of practice, JRCALC

guidelines and St. John Ambulance Cymru policy and procedures.

As appropriate,

assess, manage, discharge, and convey patients.

Where required,

administer medications in line with professional scope of practice and in

adherence with St. John Ambulance Cymru medicines management policy.

Meet the standards

set out in the St. John Ambulance Cymru healthcare professionals and clinical

practice policy.

Maintain up to date

with continual professional development and the requirements of the HCPC.

Maintain ability to

operate in line with HCPC standards of proficiency.

Maintain accurate

clinical records in line with St. John Ambulance Cymru policy and procedures.

Drive the

organisations vehicles in accordance with the vehicle and driving policy, under

emergency conditions where necessary and appropriate.

On commencement of

duty, check all relevant equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly and

ready for use, report any defects to the event manager.

Assist with the

induction and mentorship of new staff and volunteers as required.

Maintain

professional registration with the health and care professions council.

Maintain and hold a

current Enhanced DBS certificate

Embody and exemplify

the charity's values at all times and hold others to account for the same.

Demonstrate a

commitment to inclusion and welcoming diversity, championing equality of

treatment and opportunity. Perform any other

duties commensurate with these responsibilities, the band of the post and

skills and qualifications of the post-holder.

This job

description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity

and will be amended in light of the changing needs of St John Ambulance Cymru.

It is expected that the post holder will be as positive and flexible as

possible in this regard.

Experience

Essential

• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Administrative and IT
• Good communication
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Be smart and presentable in line with SJAC Uniform Policy
• Absolute commitment to role modelling our St John Ambulance Cymru values and helping others do the same
• Ability to work outside normal working hours

Desirable

• Experience of operational events within St John Ambulance Cymru
• Experience working in an ambulance service setting
• Understanding of operational procedures and protocols
• Good knowledge and understanding of regulations and procedures that apply to St John Ambulance Cymru
• Welsh Speaker

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registered paramedic
• Enrolled in or completed the NQP Programme
• Completion of SJAC Introduction to Safeguarding e-Learning training with an agreement to complete SJAC Advanced Safeguarding
• Training within 3 months on commencement of post
• Full UK category B and C1 driving license
• Current certificate in emergency ambulance response driving or equivalent
• Full UK driving license with no more than 3 penalty point

Desirable

• JESIP training
• Mentoring qualification
• Current Portable Enhanced DBS Certificate