Job summary
This role is a chance to work as a Helicopter Medicine Service (HEMS) Registrar in a fast-paced environment within a highly skilled team, while contributing to the charity's mission of ending preventable loss of life from medical emergencies. The medical rota is compliant with UK Worthing Time Regulations and the BMA junior doctor contract. The post is hosted by the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex but post holders are employed through University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine Registrar at Air Ambulance Charity Kent Sussex (KSS) is responsible for delivering pre-hospital emergency care as part of a doctor-paramedic team. This involves providing high-quality care to patients both at the scene of an incident and during transit to the hospital. Key aspects include maintaining crew resource management within HEMS team,collaborating with stakeholders like the South East Coast Ambulance Service and other hospital team. The role requires proficiency in KSS' standards procedures, along with the ability to provide detailed patient handover and excellent documentation.
Furthermore, the Registrar will support clinical governance, actively participate in training, and contribute to the charity's wider goals. They will also be involve in inter-hospital transfers of patients, including those needing Level 3 critical care. It's also expected that the post-holder will drive improvements in standards of care, support research, quality improvement and innovation and follow all safety guidelines. The role emphasizes a commitment to the charity's mission and requires good communication skills, logical thinking, and a degree of physical fitness.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of this post
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of this post
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Post graduate qualifications of MRCEM, FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma in related specialist area, e.g. DipIMC, FIMC, DipRTM or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- ST4 Grade or above (or demonstration of equivalence)
- 6 months experience in Anaesthesia or related topics with competency in Rapid Sequence Induction of anaesthesia
- 6 months experience in Emergency Medicine or relevant experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Demonstrates practical ability appropriate to the HEMS doctor role
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical / scientific approach
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
- Understand and be able demonstrate the importance of crew resource management
- IT skills
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Third sector / Clinical governance / Resource constraints.E
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Post graduate qualifications of MRCEM, FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma in related specialist area, e.g. DipIMC, FIMC, DipRTM or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- ST4 Grade or above (or demonstration of equivalence)
- 6 months experience in Anaesthesia or related topics with competency in Rapid Sequence Induction of anaesthesia
- 6 months experience in Emergency Medicine or relevant experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Demonstrates practical ability appropriate to the HEMS doctor role
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical / scientific approach
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
- Understand and be able demonstrate the importance of crew resource management
- IT skills
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Third sector / Clinical governance / Resource constraints.E
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
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).
