Engagement: Casual zero hour contract

Location: The City Ground, Nottingham, NG2 5FJ 

Working Arrangements: On site

The role of the match day First Aider plays a crucial role in providing immediate care to individuals who have been injured or taken ill whilst at the event. The primary goals are to preserve life, prevent the condition worsening and promote recovery. It is important to note that while First Aiders are trained to provide initial care, they will not be expected to work at the same level as a professional, but to take advise and support EMAS.

Areas of work

All areas within the ground, its perimeter and approach.

1. Functional responsibilities

• Attend the Stadium at given dates and times as directed by the Stewarding Services Lead

• Not to leave the stadium after registering your attendance until completion of your duties as directed by the Safety Management Team

• Attend pre-event briefings and ensure all information is understood and what your role entails as well as the areas of responsibility.

• To understand general health and safety responsibilities towards spectators, other ground staff and yourself

• To carry out pre-event First Aid accommodation and equipment checks

• To be directly responsible to the First Aid Supervisors who reports to the Safety Management Team

• To be able to respond to all medical emergencies and other serious incidents as required by the First Aid Supervisors or Safety Management Team

• Manage a First Aid incident and ensure the continuing safety of yourself, bystanders and the casualty.
• Assess casualties for the nature & cause of their injuries
  

• Arrange for further medical help or other emergency services to attend (e.g: EMAS)

• If trained, prioritise casualties based upon medical need.
• Able to render First Aid as and when required and at all times when directed to do so by the First Aid Supervisors or Safety Management Team
  
• Be able to provide emergency First Aid and to assist the emergency services, where necessary
  
• To familiarise yourself with the crowd doctor, senior ambulance officer and the Head Steward, and be aware of their whereabouts if required
  
• To report all medical incidents directly to Match Control
  
• To document all incidents on the medical forms provided
  
• Be able to undertake any specific duty in any emergency situation.
  

• Be aware of locations of first aid rooms and other first aid equipment retained elsewhere in the Stadium.

• Be fully conversant with any methods/messages or signals used to alert staff that an emergency has arisen.

• Attend all training sessions as required by the Safety Management Team.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience 

• First aiders must have as a minimum, a current Emergency First Aid at work certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Previous proven experience is desirable.
• Should be fit, active and not less than age l8 years of age.
• Have the ability to work with their allocated partners using their initiative, and as part of a larger team.
• To remain calm and efficient and be able to work under pressure.
• Have a polite and courteous manner.
• Be able to adapt to different and changing situations.
• Be of smart appearance and personal hygiene with good communication skills.
• Have basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.

An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the EFL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.