Job summary
Be responsible for the assessment, care, treatment and transportation of patients as a specialist practitioner in pre-hospital critical care, working predominantly as part of HEMS or ground based critical or enhanced care service.
Provide effective clinical leadership, development and mentorship to operational personnel, including trainee specialist practitioners in critical care, to support the delivery of a high-quality patient centered service.
To and maintain all currencies and perform the required tasks of the Technical Crew Member role as part of the flight crew for a HEMS aircraft.
Main duties of the job
The immediate response to life threatening emergency calls providing specialist interventions within the scope of a Specialist Paramedic in Critical Care as defined by South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust (SWASfT).
Respond to major incidents as part of SWASfT major incident plan and the Special Operations unit.
Undertake operational flying and ground based duties as required including shift and night working.
About us
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.
We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.
We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.
To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals clickhere
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Full UK driving licence with a maximum of 3 penalty points
- Evidence of further relevant or extended learning
- Evidence of ability to work and assimilate knowledge at post graduate level
- Post-graduate certificate in pre-hospital critical care
- Meet all requirements of SWASfT SP-CC sign off process including evidence of operational skills log, advanced airway management, surgical skills and extended pharmacology
- Evidence of up to date airway and sedation log
Desirable
- Member of professional body
- IHCD emergency driving qualification including C1
- HEMS Crew member
- Current CRM (Crew Resource Management)
- Hold a nationally recognised Critical Care qualification
- Masters certificate in critical care
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Must have extensive post-qualification experience
- Must have extensive experience of assessment and treatment of undifferentiated emergency patients
- Proven track record of clinical development beyond professional obligation
- Demonstrate clinical excellence in related field
- Must have extensive pre-hospital experience
- Evidence of career development in the form of clinical courses, educational progression, medical education or specialised skills; in addition to that provided by the employing organisation
- Evidence of up-to-date continuing professional development
- Extensive experience in the management and extrication of patients in varied environments
- No more than one avoidable accident in the last 12 months
- Documented evidence of engagement with a HEMS provider such as familiarisation days, training or governance
Desirable
- Previous HEMS experience
- Instructor in Advanced life support course
- Existing nationally recognised Critical Care Qualification
- Experience of advanced assessment and treatment
- Formal training in advanced assessment and treatment
Skills, Knowledge, Ability
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Undertake a skills gap analysis identifying any areas that may require work. Willingly take on these requirements
- Completed the skills portfolio and any other requirements dictated to within the SWAST policy and requirements for recognition as a SP-CC
- Knowledge and understanding of the Quality Assurance System
- Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety requirements
- Ability to supervise members of a multi-disciplinary team and trainee and supervise trainee SP-CC
- Academic potential and desire to continually meet the employer and charity aspirations
- Ability to plan and organise resources at the scene of an incident
- Pass pre-selection tests and any subsequent reasonable requests that the role may demand
- Pass technical crewmember medical examination
- Flexibility
- Self-motivation and self-discipline
- Punctual
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work in emotive situations
- Physically fit to carry out job requirements
- Ability to actively listen and give advice and comfort in difficult situations
- Tact and diplomacy
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Aptitude and Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Undertake night operations and additional aircrew shifts when required
- Ensure that patient contact is sufficient to fulfill role
- Willingly contribute to outreach whether it be an educational role, dealing with the public, presentations or ambulance based shifts
- Successfully undertake academic studies including the PG Cert and SWAST SP-CC portfolio
- Committed and flexible to the charity aspirations both from a charitable, clinical and educational perspective
- Successfully pass an appropriate medical assessment as directed by the aviation operator
- Successfully pass the applicable blue light driving test and C1 driving test
- Undertake placements as requested and rostered
- Evidence of ability to improve service delivery and develop unit clinical practice
- Demonstrate a commitment and recognition to the core values and beliefs of an employee of the NHS
- Able to deliver on the NHS constitutional patient pledges and rights
- Committed to high quality patient care and patient experience
- Respectful to and able to promote equality in opportunity, employment and service delivery
- Committed to continuous professional development and personal growth
- Able to ensure care of own health and wellbeing to promote improvements to physical and emotional wellbeing
- Able to work within the trust's attendance targets Ability to perform the requirements of the post to an acceptable standard
- Demonstrates a positive and flexible approach in line with the changing nature of the trust service delivery model
- Committed to the values based principles of high quality patient care to include; compassion; care; competence; communication; courage and commitment in all aspects of service delivery
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Full UK driving licence with a maximum of 3 penalty points
- Evidence of further relevant or extended learning
- Evidence of ability to work and assimilate knowledge at post graduate level
- Post-graduate certificate in pre-hospital critical care
- Meet all requirements of SWASfT SP-CC sign off process including evidence of operational skills log, advanced airway management, surgical skills and extended pharmacology
- Evidence of up to date airway and sedation log
Desirable
- Member of professional body
- IHCD emergency driving qualification including C1
- HEMS Crew member
- Current CRM (Crew Resource Management)
- Hold a nationally recognised Critical Care qualification
- Masters certificate in critical care
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Must have extensive post-qualification experience
- Must have extensive experience of assessment and treatment of undifferentiated emergency patients
- Proven track record of clinical development beyond professional obligation
- Demonstrate clinical excellence in related field
- Must have extensive pre-hospital experience
- Evidence of career development in the form of clinical courses, educational progression, medical education or specialised skills; in addition to that provided by the employing organisation
- Evidence of up-to-date continuing professional development
- Extensive experience in the management and extrication of patients in varied environments
- No more than one avoidable accident in the last 12 months
- Documented evidence of engagement with a HEMS provider such as familiarisation days, training or governance
Desirable
- Previous HEMS experience
- Instructor in Advanced life support course
- Existing nationally recognised Critical Care Qualification
- Experience of advanced assessment and treatment
- Formal training in advanced assessment and treatment
Skills, Knowledge, Ability
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Undertake a skills gap analysis identifying any areas that may require work. Willingly take on these requirements
- Completed the skills portfolio and any other requirements dictated to within the SWAST policy and requirements for recognition as a SP-CC
- Knowledge and understanding of the Quality Assurance System
- Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety requirements
- Ability to supervise members of a multi-disciplinary team and trainee and supervise trainee SP-CC
- Academic potential and desire to continually meet the employer and charity aspirations
- Ability to plan and organise resources at the scene of an incident
- Pass pre-selection tests and any subsequent reasonable requests that the role may demand
- Pass technical crewmember medical examination
- Flexibility
- Self-motivation and self-discipline
- Punctual
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work in emotive situations
- Physically fit to carry out job requirements
- Ability to actively listen and give advice and comfort in difficult situations
- Tact and diplomacy
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Aptitude and Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Undertake night operations and additional aircrew shifts when required
- Ensure that patient contact is sufficient to fulfill role
- Willingly contribute to outreach whether it be an educational role, dealing with the public, presentations or ambulance based shifts
- Successfully undertake academic studies including the PG Cert and SWAST SP-CC portfolio
- Committed and flexible to the charity aspirations both from a charitable, clinical and educational perspective
- Successfully pass an appropriate medical assessment as directed by the aviation operator
- Successfully pass the applicable blue light driving test and C1 driving test
- Undertake placements as requested and rostered
- Evidence of ability to improve service delivery and develop unit clinical practice
- Demonstrate a commitment and recognition to the core values and beliefs of an employee of the NHS
- Able to deliver on the NHS constitutional patient pledges and rights
- Committed to high quality patient care and patient experience
- Respectful to and able to promote equality in opportunity, employment and service delivery
- Committed to continuous professional development and personal growth
- Able to ensure care of own health and wellbeing to promote improvements to physical and emotional wellbeing
- Able to work within the trust's attendance targets Ability to perform the requirements of the post to an acceptable standard
- Demonstrates a positive and flexible approach in line with the changing nature of the trust service delivery model
- Committed to the values based principles of high quality patient care to include; compassion; care; competence; communication; courage and commitment in all aspects of service delivery
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).
