RECRUITMENT
The University of Nottingham Co-Responders 2026-27 recruitment cycle is now live!
Applications will open at 8pm on Thursday the 1st of October 2026 and close on Wednesday the 14th of October 2026 at 8pm! The link for the online application form will become available on our instagram @uonresponders and on this page. To apply you MUST be available on the 16th and 17th of January 2027 for the compulsory Training Weekend and on the 31st of January 2027 for the compulsory Simulation Day.
For the most up to date information, and updates, please refer to our instagram and facebook social media pages @uonresponders.
If you would like to come and meet us, we will be stationed at the Freshers Fair at David Ross Sports Village on Monday 21st September 2026 (10am-5pm) and Tuesday the 22nd September 2026 (10am-3pm)! We will also be at the Medics Fair stall outside the Great Hall of Trent Building on the 28th of September 2026 (10am-5pm).
We are also holding an Information Evening on Thursday the 1st of October 2026 in UoN Medical School Lecture Theatre A3 at 6:30pm and we would love to see you there.
In the meantime, you may also find the following FAQs helpful:
I'm not a University of Nottingham student, can I still join?
The scheme exclusively recruits students from the University of Nottingham and is unable to accept applications from those not currently registered as students. However, our colleagues at other local Community First Responder (CFR) schemes may be able to accept your application - information can be found on the EMAS website.
Do you accept University of Nottingham Alumni?
The scheme exclusively recruits current students but allows Doctors to continue to respond for us for one year after they graduate provided that they joined the scheme whilst they were still a student at the University.
Do I have to study Medicine or Nursing?
No, although our recruitment strategy does more actively target students studying these degrees but we welcome applications from any student at the University of Nottingham as all training required will be provided to you if you are successful at application. If you would like to speak to a current responder who does not study medicine please message us on instagram and we can arrange this.
I'm a final year, will you accept me?
There is a signficant investment made in training all of our responders by both the scheme and EMAS and so it is unlikely we will accept applications from those within 18 months of graduating eg. those in their final year of study.
What is the commitment?
EMAS set a target of 200 hours of 'on-call' time per year. You will also be expected to attend termly training sessions and an annual requalification.
How do I find out when you will next be recruiting?
We normally announce recruitment events on our social media pages. Following us on Instagram is the best way to keep in touch. Alternatively, you can regularly check this page for updates. If you have any further questions, you can also get in contact via email: president@uonresponders.co.uk and we will be happy to provide any information or guidance.