Job summary
Applications are invited for appointment to HEMS 'Registrar' (ST4+) posts for a Fixed Term period of twelve months with various start dates beginning from November 2023. These posts fall outside the national Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine training pathway.
Although post holders are employed through University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, the posts are hosted by Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex and are based at the charity's operational base at Redhill Aerodrome, Surrey, RH1 5JZ.
This is an excellent opportunity for those who have at least already started higher specialist training in Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine or Intensive Care Medicine and with a significant interest in pre-hospital care. Candidates without higher specialist training in these specialties should contact Dr Bootland prior to application. Prior experience of working in a HEMS service is not a prerequisite but prior experience and understanding of pre-hospital care will be an advantage. Applications from those candidates who are post-CCT are also encouraged.
These posts do not attract an NTN in pre-hospital emergency medicine (PHEM) however the training provides a similar experience to that provided to the PHEM trainees that KSS also host. Support for those who wish to apply for equivalence of PHEM training can be supported.
Main duties of the job
- Endeavour to provide high quality care to patients, both on scene and in transit to hospital at all times
- Maintain high levels of crew resource management within the HEMS team including charity staff, managerial staff, dispatches, pilots, paramedics and other doctors
- Work collaboratively with staff from the main stakeholders of the charity, including but not limited to the South East Coast Ambulance Service and the acute hospital trusts within the region
- Become and remain thoroughly aware of KSS's standard operating procedures and use these appropriately whilst delivering care to patients under their care
- Become and remain proficient in detailed handover of complex patients.
- Provide adequate documentation.
- Communicate as required with patients and their relatives.
- Support and as requested co-ordinate clinical governance days
- Take a full and active part in the required training and education whilst in post, including constructively engaging in the clinical governance and case debrief process
- Expertise and guidance in dealing with complaints and other areas of clinical governance will be available to the HEMS doctor.
- Other areas of management can be arranged, based on the previous experience and requirements.
- Comply with UHSx and Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex infection and patient safety guidelines.
About us
Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is an internationally renowned air ambulance charity providing Helicopter Emergency Medicine Services (HEMS) to the 4.5 million resident population of Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Our vision is an end to preventable loss of life from medical emergency. Although we are an independent charity and healthcare provider, KSS has strong links with University Hospitals Sussex, both managerially and clinically.
KSS operate two teams from Redhill Aerodrome; one 24 hours a day (two twelve-hour shifts; Helimed 60) and one 18 hours a day (two nine-hour shifts; Helimed 21) seven days a week. Both teams compise at least one HEMS paramedic and one HEMS doctor and can be deployed via helicopter or rapid response car to patients requiring pre-hospital resuscitation and rapid transfer to the most appropriate hospital for their needs.
The KSS clinical teams are able to deliver advanced pre-hospital care and medical intervention to patients who are seriously ill and injured including pre-hospital emergency anaesthesia, blood transfusion and chest surgery.
Please view job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The medical rota is full shift covering early, late, day and night shifts and includes rotad time for educational clinical governance days that all staff attend fortnightly. It is compliant with the European Working Time Directive and weekends frequency is 1:2. Post holders will be provided with specific training for this role and will work under direct supervision of an experienced HEMS doctor until they are able to work on scene without direct supervision. After this time, there is senior HEMS consultant on call advice via telephone at all times and regular case reviews will ensure that doctors are adequately supported in their work. During the post, there will be opportunities to get involved in audit, quality improvement projects and research within a highly regarded research team.
More details to be found in the Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The medical rota is full shift covering early, late, day and night shifts and includes rotad time for educational clinical governance days that all staff attend fortnightly. It is compliant with the European Working Time Directive and weekends frequency is 1:2. Post holders will be provided with specific training for this role and will work under direct supervision of an experienced HEMS doctor until they are able to work on scene without direct supervision. After this time, there is senior HEMS consultant on call advice via telephone at all times and regular case reviews will ensure that doctors are adequately supported in their work. During the post, there will be opportunities to get involved in audit, quality improvement projects and research within a highly regarded research team.
More details to be found in the Job Description.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- FRCA Primary / MRCEM / MRCP or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post graduate experience
- 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
- Demonstrates practical ability appropriate to the HEMS doctor role
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- 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.
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Academic and Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of research
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications, Prizes and Honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- FRCA Primary / MRCEM / MRCP or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post graduate experience
- 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
- Demonstrates practical ability appropriate to the HEMS doctor role
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- 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.
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Academic and Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of research
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications, Prizes and Honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
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
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (379)
Address
Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex, Redhill Aerodrome, RH1 5JZ
redhill
RH1 5JZ
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
