Operational Support Members
		Would you like to become involved with Devon EMS supporting our members providing first aid and emergency care but with a limited "hands on" clinical role Then becoming a Support Member could be just what you are looking for, the role is less demanding than that of a front line first aider, however it can be interesting and as rewarding as you form an essential part of the team. You will need to be a team player, have good communication and interpersonal skills and have a resonable level of physical fitness as the role is much less demanding than that of a front line first aider where average fitness is required. You will be a normally be a uniformed member of the team and abide by our code of conduct applicable to that of a Support Member.
					Your role will be mainly centered around our Mobile First Aid Unit, and tasks may include driving the vehicle to and from duties [+], undertaking clerical duties and operating as a radio operator / controller within the vehicle, plus  limited clinical activity assisting a clinical care provider with simple tasks
			Additionally if you aspire to a management role we can train you manage a duty, maintaining close communication with the Duty Clinical Supervisor, and effective liaison with the  event organiser and any attending emergency services. The role of Support Member is normally voluntary and generally not applicable to that of an Independent Associate. TRAINING We will provide the necessary training which will include Emergency First Aid, Radio Communications, Leadership and Duty Management Skills for those aspiring to Duty Management. Whilst being a driver and car owner is not essential it is an advantage, [+] Drivers will hold a clean full driving licence [minor endorsments may be accepted] and should not have been involved in any accidents within the last five years, experience with driving large vehicles would be an advantage. An informal assessment of driving skills will normally be required. All drivers will be over 25yrs and under 70yrs, certain medical conditions may result in exclusion at the discretion of insurers.