About this role
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 centred service.To achieve and maintain all currencies and perform the required tasks of the Technical Crew Member (TCM) role as part of the flight crew for a HEMS aircraft. The TCM role is subject to completion of an aviation medical by a recognised Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).Completion of patient clinical records to a high standard and input of data into the clinical data base for clinical governance and audit purposes. The role will be 37.5 hours per week, consisting of 9.5 hour shifts currently covering 0700 to 0200 and will be initially on a relief rota.
Candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be invited to attend an assessment day at Cornwall Airbase to take part in fitness, practical and written assessments in January 2027.
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 Emergency Preparedness Resilience & Response Department. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Alternative formats of our vacancies are available upon request to [email protected] . Accessibility statement available upon request.
Right to work / Certificate of sponsorship
This role meets the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. Applications are welcome from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Paramedic or NMC registered nurse
- Full UK driving licence with a maximum of 3 penalty points.
- Evidence of further relevant or extended learning
Desirable
- IHCD emergency driving qualification including C1
- HEMS Crewmember
- Current CRM (Crew Resource Management)
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
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cornwall Air Ambulance
Trevithick Downs
Newquay
TR8 4DY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)