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First Aid Volunteer
St John Ambulance
Providing emergency first aid support at public events and community gatherings. Conducting patient assessments, administering first aid, and coordinating with medical teams.
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Welcome
Isaac Critchley
A-Level Student · Aspiring Paramedic · First Aid Volunteer · Developer
Who I Am
About Me
A dedicated student, volunteer, and developer with a clear vision for a career in emergency medicine.
I'm Isaac Critchley — an A-Level student with a clear sense of purpose. My goal is to pursue a career in paramedicine, and everything I do is geared towards building the skills, experience, and knowledge required to become an outstanding frontline responder.
As an active volunteer with St John Ambulance, I provide first aid support at events, assist with cadet and Badger unit sessions, and work towards advanced responder qualifications — including Medicines Level 2. I am committed to reaching and exceeding 80+ volunteering hours per year, driven by a genuine passion for emergency care, patient management, and safeguarding.
Alongside my healthcare focus, I develop structured technical applications — including hours tracking tools, POS systems, and web platforms. I believe technology has a vital role in improving emergency services, and I aim to bridge both worlds throughout my career.
Volunteering Goal
80+ hrs/year
Qualification
Medicines Level 2
Focus Area
Paramedicine
Tech Specialty
Python & Web
Volunteering & Service
Emergency Response & Community Work
Dedicated to saving lives and supporting communities through frontline volunteering and continuous professional development.
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Hours Volunteered
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Events Covered
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Units Supported
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Qualifications
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Cadet & Badger Unit Support
St John Ambulance
Supporting the development of young members in cadet and Badger sessions. Assisting with training programmes, demonstrations, and mentoring junior volunteers.
LeadershipMentoringTraining
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Safeguarding Training
Community Safeguarding
Completed safeguarding awareness training to ensure the protection and welfare of vulnerable individuals during volunteering activities and events.
SafeguardingComplianceWelfare
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Medicines Level 2
Healthcare Qualification
Working towards Medicines Level 2 qualification — advancing clinical knowledge in medicine administration and patient care protocols.
MedicinesClinical SkillsPatient Care
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Incident Response
Emergency Operations
Responding to medical incidents at events, triaging patients, and coordinating appropriate handover to emergency services when required.
TriageIncident ResponseCoordination
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Community Outreach
St John Ambulance
Participating in community outreach initiatives to promote first aid awareness and emergency preparedness across local communities.
OutreachCommunicationAwareness
Capabilities
Skills & Expertise
A blend of clinical, technical, and interpersonal skills developed through hands-on experience and continuous learning.
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Medical & Emergency Skills
Patient Assessment80%
Basic Life Support85%
Safeguarding Awareness75%
Incident Response70%
Team Coordination78%
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Technical Skills
Python85%
Tkinter / Qt GUI75%
Web App Architecture70%
PostgreSQL65%
Vercel / Deployment72%
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Soft Skills
Leadership82%
Responsibility90%
Time Management80%
Communication85%
Initiative88%
Personal Attributes
LeadershipReliabilityDisciplineInitiativeTeamworkEmpathyAdaptabilityProblem SolvingCommunicationProfessionalism
Development Work
Projects
Structured, well-documented applications built with purpose — bridging healthcare operations and technical solutions.
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Hours Tracking Application
Featured ProjectA Qt-based Python desktop application for tracking categorised volunteering hours, including travel time. Features CSV/Excel export, data management, and session reporting — built to professional standards.
PythonQt / PyQtCSV/ExcelData Management
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POS System Architecture
A web-based point-of-sale system with role-based permissions, kitchen display workflow, and formal technical requirements documentation. Designed with scalability and usability at its core.
Web ArchitectureRole-based AuthKitchen DisplayPostgreSQL
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Personal Portfolio Website
This site — built with Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Framer Motion. Fully responsive, SEO optimised, deployed on Vercel with a robust image fallback system.
Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSFramer MotionVercel
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Future Projects
Continuously expanding my technical portfolio. Upcoming projects include a volunteer management dashboard, case study pages, and a downloadable CV system.
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Moments
Gallery
Snapshots of volunteering, events, and professional moments.
The Road Ahead
Career Aspirations
A clear, purposeful path towards a career in frontline emergency medicine and healthcare innovation.
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Frontline Paramedicine
My primary goal is to qualify as a paramedic and work on the frontline of the ambulance service — providing urgent, high-quality pre-hospital care to those who need it most.
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Continuous Clinical Development
I am committed to continual learning in emergency medicine — advancing through clinical qualifications, extending my scope of practice, and staying at the forefront of pre-hospital care.
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Technology in Healthcare
I believe technology can transform emergency services. My technical background allows me to contribute meaningfully to building smarter, more efficient systems that support paramedics and improve patient outcomes.
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Systems Improvement
Looking beyond the frontline, I aspire to contribute to the strategic improvement of emergency service operations — leveraging both clinical insight and technical skills to design better processes.
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“To combine clinical excellence with technical innovation — becoming a paramedic who not only saves lives on the frontline but helps reshape the systems that enable others to do the same.”
— Isaac Critchley
Professional Profile
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Get In Touch
Contact Me
Whether you have a question, opportunity, or just want to connect — I'd love to hear from you.
Let's Connect
I aim to respond within 48 hours. Whether you're an employer, volunteer organisation, or just want to say hello — get in touch below.
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Response Time
Within 48 hours