About this role
Job summary
Our prehospital service is provided by Barts Health NHS Trust in partnership with the London's Air Ambulance charity, and the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Our doctor-paramedic team responds to major trauma patients within the Greater London area, by helicopter during daylight hours and using rapid response cars during the hours of darkness. Our mission is to save more lives in London through rapid response and outstanding care, underpinned by our values and a high performing culture.
We are currently looking to recruit additional physicians that will train in Pre-Hospital Care, working as an essential part of the delivery of major trauma care across Greater London. Given the commitment of the service to diversifying its patient reach, applications will be welcomed from doctors with appropriate background skills in Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia, but who have decided to pursue a structured programme targeted towards a specialty with an emergency focus, for example Trauma Surgery/Neurosurgery. We are looking to appoint to jobs starting in March 2028, each for six months, with one new doctor starting each month.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 26 and 27 January 2027. Candidates are advised to keep these dates available.
Main duties of the job
Applications are welcome from consultants and residents who will be ST6+ at the time of appointment and include:
- Those wishing to develop a career in prehospital care or who have obtained a CCT in prehospital emergency medicine but who would like to gain additional experience in the prehospital management of major trauma.
- Those who are specialists / leaders in prehospital systems nationally / internationally but who would like to undertake a fellowship role in our service.
- 3. Consultants in London MTCs interested in developing an understanding of LAAs role and approach to the critically injured patient.We welcome a wide range of applications and encourage those interested to apply for these roles. Please see the Job Specification for further information, and if you have any further questions, please contact Sam Atkinson (Associate General Manager) at [email protected]
London's Air Ambulance Team
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent primary medical qualification
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise by commencement of the post
- Postgraduate qualification such as MRCEM, FRCA, FRCS, FICM, MRCP or equivalent specialty qualification
Desirable
- Diploma or fellowship in a related specialist area, such as DipIMC, FIMC, DipRTM, MSc, PGCert or equivalent qualification in prehospital, trauma or critical care practice
- Completion of, or active participation in, a recognised PHEM training pathway
Experience
Essential
- Minimum seven years' postgraduate clinical experience at the time of appointment
- At least six months' experience in Emergency Medicine or equivalent specialty
- At least six months' experience in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine or equivalent environment delivering advanced airway management
- Evidence of managing critically ill or injured patients in high-acuity settings
- Demonstrable commitment to clinical practice and professional development beyond standard training programmes
Desirable
- Previous experience in pre-hospital emergency care within the UK or internationally
- Experience working within a Major Trauma Centre
- Participation in quality improvement, research, education or service development projects
- Leadership or management experience within healthcare organisations
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates insight into personal strengths, limitations and professional development needs
- Demonstrates commitment to the principles and practice of Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and sound clinical judgement
- Understands the challenges of delivering care in complex and resource-limited environments
- Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable
- Knowledge of trauma systems, major incident management and clinical governance processes
- Awareness of current developments in prehospital critical care, trauma care and resuscitation science
- Involvement in national specialty organisations or professional networks
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships across NHS, charity and partner organisations
- Competence in advanced resuscitation and management of critically ill patients
- Evidence of competence in Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) and central venous access prior to commencement
- Ability to make complex clinical decisions under pressure in dynamic environments
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training or mentoring healthcare professionals
- Experience presenting at regional, national or international meetings
- Faculty experience on simulation or specialist clinical courses
- Experience contributing to research or publication activity
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Resilient, adaptable and capable of maintaining performance under pressure
- Demonstrates self-motivation and a proactive approach to learning
- Committed to continuous improvement and reflective practice
- Ability to work collaboratively whilst also demonstrating independent decision-making
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership within clinical, educational or operational settings
Other
Essential
- Able to participate in a 24/7 shift rota including days, evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays
- Able to complete the fellowship sign-off process and achieve independent practice standards
- Willingness to undertake mandatory training and participate fully in clinical governance, education and quality improvement activities
- Fit to undertake operational duties in a demanding pre-hospital environment
Desirable
- Previous operational experience in complex or austere environments
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
The Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel Rd.
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)