Event First Aid Responder (Casual) - Evenings and Weekends
Join Our Team as Qualified Event Medical Staff Short-Term Assignments Available
We are seeking experienced and qualified medical staff to support our event medical services during the busy festive season. We are looking for dedicated staff who can commit to short-term assignments across our listed venues from 27th November 2025 through to 2nd January 2026.
This role requires a regular commitment of 3-4 shifts per week, with shift times typically running from 4:00pm to 10:00pm, including evenings and weekends. Successful candidates will be working independently on site, providing professional, reliable, and high-quality medical cover for events and community activities.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals with existing event medical experience who are confident working alone, managing a variety of presentations, and delivering excellent patient care in line with clinical standards.
A minimum of FREC3 qualification (or equivalent)
Demonstrable event medical experience
Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
Strong communication and professionalism when representing us
We are proud to deliver professional event medical cover nationwide, and we are looking for those who can bring their expertise, commitment, and flexibility to our team during this critical period.
If you are motivated and reliable, we would love to hear from you. Further work opportunities may be offered to those who perform well!
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality first response medical care at our event locations, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of attendees. You will be the first point of contact for anyone requiring medical attention, delivering assessment, treatment and escalation where necessary. Working independently on site, you will manage a range of presentations with professionalism and clinical confidence, from minor injuries to more urgent situations, ensuring appropriate record-keeping and handover when required.
Your duties will also include maintaining readiness of medical equipment and supplies, ensuring your treatment space is safe and well-prepared, and communicating effectively with event organisers, colleagues, and emergency services when required. As a visible representative of our team, you will uphold the highest standards of patient care, professionalism and customer service, helping to create a safe environment for all.
Compliance and Onboarding
As a CQC registered organisation we require candidates to complete our full induction and onboarding processes.
This will include:
* Full enhanced DBS check (adults and children) [you may need to pay for this if you cannot provide appropriate evidence]
* References and Work History
* Health Declaration and Immunisation History
* Professional Registration check (where appropriate)
* Proof of qualifications (and related CPD where requried)
About us
XL Team Comprehensive Medical, Health & Safety Solutions Across the U.K.
XL Team, proudly rooted in the North East U.K., delivers a wide range of health, safety, and medical services nationwide. Our expertise includes event medical services with highly trained medics, paramedics, and ambulance support for events of all sizes. We also provide dedicated TV and film medical support, ensuring on-set safety for productions across the U.K.
Our event welfare services offer vital attendee support, including quiet spaces, emotional care, and essential supplies to improve event experiences. In the workplace, our occupational health services help businesses promote employee well-being through tailored health surveillance and risk management solutions.
We are a trusted provider of accredited training courses, including first aid, mental health first aid, and workplace safety, helping individuals and teams stay prepared for emergencies. Additionally, through XL Health, we lead community wellness initiatives and offer life-saving innovations to improve public safety.
With a commitment to professionalism, care, and excellence, XL Team combines local expertise with national reach, offering bespoke services that enhance safety and well-being in any setting. Visit www.xlteam.co.uk to learn more.
Job responsibilities
Overview
We are seeking qualified and experienced medical staff to support our event medical cover during the busy festive season. This role offers short-term assignments at our designated venues between 27th November 2025 and 2nd January 2026, requiring a regular commitment of 34 shifts per week. Shifts are typically scheduled 4:00pm 10:00pm, including evenings and weekends.
This role is an excellent opportunity for clinicians with event medical experience who are confident working independently and providing a professional, reliable, and responsive service.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality medical assessment, treatment, and care for event attendees, staff, and the public.
Act as the first responder for a range of clinical presentations, escalating where necessary to ambulance services or advanced care providers.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all patient interactions, following internal procedures and clinical governance requirements.
Maintain readiness of equipment, consumables, and treatment space at all times.
Communicate effectively with event organisers, colleagues, and emergency services as required.
Represent us in a professional and approachable manner, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all stakeholders.
Uphold confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection standards in line with company policies.
Person Specification
Experience
* Demonstrable event medical experience
* Proven ability to work independently with sound clinical decision-making skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong professionalism and commitment to patient care
* ______________________
* Short-term assignments running from 29th November 2025 to 2nd January 2026
* Regular commitment of 34 shifts per week
* Shifts from 4:00pm to 10:00pm, including evenings and weekends
* Working independently on site
* Higher clinical qualifications (e.g. FREC 4/5, EMT, Paramedic)
* Previous experience working alone in an event or community setting
* Familiarity with event safety frameworks and multi-agency working
Qualifications
* We are currently seeking Event Medical staff of all grades:
* Doctors (GMC registered with a license to practice)
* Nurses (NMC registered) - with acute / emergency setting experience
* Paramedics (HCPC registered)
* Emergency Medical Technicians - IHCD
* Emergency Ambulance Crew (NHS / SJA / BRC / FREC 5 )
* Emergency Care Assistants (NHS / FREC 4
* - with valid RCUK ILS certificate)
* Student Paramedics
* Ambulance Care Assistants (NHS)
* First Aiders - First Aid at Work / AED / Medical Gases
* NHS Care 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.
£12.50 to £15.50 an hourDepending on grade and experience.
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