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 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
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
- Staff networks
- Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached
One day practical assessments including fitness will take place at Wiltshire Air Ambulance Operations Centre.
Successful candidates may initially commence in a Band 6 position until they meet all requirements of SWASfT SP-CC sign off process including evidence of operational skills log, advanced airway management, surgical skills and extended pharmacology.
For discussion regarding part-time / flexible working opportunities please contact the appointing manager - Louise Cox (louise.cox@swast.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached
One day practical assessments including fitness will take place at Wiltshire Air Ambulance Operations Centre.
Successful candidates may initially commence in a Band 6 position until they meet all requirements of SWASfT SP-CC sign off process including evidence of operational skills log, advanced airway management, surgical skills and extended pharmacology.
For discussion regarding part-time / flexible working opportunities please contact the appointing manager - Louise Cox (louise.cox@swast.nhs.uk)
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Full UK driving licence with a maximum of 3 penalty points
- Post-graduate diploma 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
Desirable
- Member of professional body
- IHCD emergency driving qualification including C1
- HEMS Technical 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
Desirable
- Previous HEMS experience
- Instructor in Advanced life support course
- Existing nationally recognised Critical Care Qualification
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Full UK driving licence with a maximum of 3 penalty points
- Post-graduate diploma 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
Desirable
- Member of professional body
- IHCD emergency driving qualification including C1
- HEMS Technical 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
Desirable
- Previous HEMS experience
- Instructor in Advanced life support course
- Existing nationally recognised Critical Care Qualification
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wiltshire Air Ambulance
Air Operations Centre, Outmarsh, Semington,
Melksham
BA14 6JX
Employer's website
https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
