Job summary
The Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) Care Group of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) brings an advanced Critical Care Team to the most seriously ill and injured patients in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, giving them the best chance of survival and recovery.
The service is delivered as a partnership between Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Charity (HIOWAA) and South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS). Responding by helicopter/ emergency response vehicle, we deliver a team of highly skilled pre-hospital trained doctors and specialist paramedics to the scene of an incident, bringing the hospital to the patient when time is critical.
Attending incidents including cardiac arrests, road traffic collisions, falls and assaults, our life-saving service is operational 365 days a year, both day and night and includes delivery of advanced skills such as pre-hospital emergency anaesthesia, analgesia, sedation and blood transfusions.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do
This is a senior clinical leadership role, which includes undertaking shifts at the SCAS Southern Clinical Co-ordination Centre in Otterbourne, as well as clinical shifts as part of a doctor-paramedic critical care team or independently as a paramedic response based at the HIOWAA airbase in Thruxton and at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Charity office in Southampton. You will be responsible for mentoring a cohort of paramedics and dispatchers in the service, as well as attending the Car Group Senior Leadership Team meetings and having responsibility for an area of clinical service delivery. This role will have a portfolio relating to the clinical service delivery elements of equipment and electronic and information technology systems relating to patient care, which will including working closely with the HEMS Support team and the electronic patient care record.
What were looking for
You will need to be an experienced HEMS clinician with a minimum of PGDip in Advanced Clinical / Paramedic Practice or equivalent Level 7 study or be on a pathway to completion of this standard within 3 months of appointment. As a HEMS SPL you will be a current ALS and APLS provider and utilise your skills both as part of an enhanced care team, working alongside a team of senior doctors providing critical care interventions including pre-hospital emergency anaesthesia and administration of blood products, as well as providing an enhanced care response as a solo car-based SP. You will also need to evidence experience of mentoring and supervision of other clinical staff, operational service delivery and will have experience of service development or quality improvement.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Nick Gray, HEMS Paramedic Clinical Lead (nicholas.gray@uhs.nhs.uk) for an informal discussion about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do
This is a senior clinical leadership role, which includes undertaking shifts at the SCAS Southern Clinical Co-ordination Centre in Otterbourne, as well as clinical shifts as part of a doctor-paramedic critical care team or independently as a paramedic response based at the HIOWAA airbase in Thruxton and at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Charity office in Southampton. You will be responsible for mentoring a cohort of paramedics and dispatchers in the service, as well as attending the Car Group Senior Leadership Team meetings and having responsibility for an area of clinical service delivery. This role will have a portfolio relating to the clinical service delivery elements of equipment and electronic and information technology systems relating to patient care, which will including working closely with the HEMS Support team and the electronic patient care record.
What were looking for
You will need to be an experienced HEMS clinician with a minimum of PGDip in Advanced Clinical / Paramedic Practice or equivalent Level 7 study or be on a pathway to completion of this standard within 3 months of appointment. As a HEMS SPL you will be a current ALS and APLS provider and utilise your skills both as part of an enhanced care team, working alongside a team of senior doctors providing critical care interventions including pre-hospital emergency anaesthesia and administration of blood products, as well as providing an enhanced care response as a solo car-based SP. You will also need to evidence experience of mentoring and supervision of other clinical staff, operational service delivery and will have experience of service development or quality improvement.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Nick Gray, HEMS Paramedic Clinical Lead (nicholas.gray@uhs.nhs.uk) for an informal discussion about the role.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Registered paramedic (HCPC) with no restrictions on practice. Evidence of continuous training and development within an ambulance or out of hospital emergency medical service
- HEMS Technical Crewmember Course
- HEMS Clinical Crew Course
- Successful completion of Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7) in Advanced Clinical Practice or be due to obtain within 3 months of start date
- ALS provider
- APLS Provider
- Successful completion of recognised procedural sedation course or equivalent portfolio supporting automonous practice
- Portfolio of evidence including WPBAs for pre-hospital role, in line with IBTPHEM Level 6 practitioner curriculum and evidence against the 4 pillars of advanced practice
- Appropriate emergency driving qualification
Desirable
- Teaching or mentorship qualification
- Leadership qualification
- Diploma / Fellowship in Immediate Medical Care - RCS(Ed)
- MSc Advanced Clinical / Paramedic Practice
- Quality Improvement qualification
- ALS/APLS Instructor
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience of which significant amount should be in a physician-paramedic/nurse pre-hospital critical care service
- Previous operational communications centre experience
- Experience of leading a team
Desirable
- Experience of quality/service improvement
- Experience of delivering teaching including planning of educational activities
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Sound clinical skills with a good knowledge of current guidelines (JRCALC, NICE, FPHC)
- Patient focused
- Good communciation and teamwork skills including pre-hospital scene management
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
- Confident to work alone or as part of a team as required
- Evidence of research or audit
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Registered paramedic (HCPC) with no restrictions on practice. Evidence of continuous training and development within an ambulance or out of hospital emergency medical service
- HEMS Technical Crewmember Course
- HEMS Clinical Crew Course
- Successful completion of Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7) in Advanced Clinical Practice or be due to obtain within 3 months of start date
- ALS provider
- APLS Provider
- Successful completion of recognised procedural sedation course or equivalent portfolio supporting automonous practice
- Portfolio of evidence including WPBAs for pre-hospital role, in line with IBTPHEM Level 6 practitioner curriculum and evidence against the 4 pillars of advanced practice
- Appropriate emergency driving qualification
Desirable
- Teaching or mentorship qualification
- Leadership qualification
- Diploma / Fellowship in Immediate Medical Care - RCS(Ed)
- MSc Advanced Clinical / Paramedic Practice
- Quality Improvement qualification
- ALS/APLS Instructor
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience of which significant amount should be in a physician-paramedic/nurse pre-hospital critical care service
- Previous operational communications centre experience
- Experience of leading a team
Desirable
- Experience of quality/service improvement
- Experience of delivering teaching including planning of educational activities
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Sound clinical skills with a good knowledge of current guidelines (JRCALC, NICE, FPHC)
- Patient focused
- Good communciation and teamwork skills including pre-hospital scene management
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
- Confident to work alone or as part of a team as required
- Evidence of research or audit
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
