Job summary
- Main area
- Qualified Specialist Practitioner in Critical Care
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work including days and lates.)
- Job ref
- 202-7423391
- Employer
- South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Base.
- Town
- Semington
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 Pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Practitioner in Critical Care
Band 7
Job overview
Be responsible for the assessment, care, treatment and transportation of patients as a specialist practitioner in pre-hospital care, working predominantly as part of HEMS or ground based critical care or enhanced care service.
Provide effective 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 maintain all currencies and perform the required tasks of the Technical Crew Member role as part of the flight crew for the 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 the South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust SWAfT).
Respond to major incidents as part of the SWASfT Major Incident Plan and the Special Operations unit.
Undertake operational flying and ground based duties including shift and night working.
Working for our organisation
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 is 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 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 enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary.
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours.
- Holiday entitlements in line with Trust Policy.
- Pay enhancements for unsocial shift and overtime work.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Career and salary progression.
- Car leasing scheme.
- Free parking across Trust sites.
- Cycle to Work and other salary sacrafice schemes.
- Staff networks.
- Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specifications.
One day practical assessments including a fitness test will be conducted at the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Base.
Successful candidates may initially commence in a band 6 position until they meet all the requirements of SWASfT SP-CC sign off process including evidence of operational skills log, advanced airway management, surgical skills and extended pharmacology.
For discussions regarding part time/flexible working opportunities, please contact the appointing manager - Rich Tilsley ([email protected])
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC registered Paramedic or NMC registered nurse
- Evidence of ability to work and assimilate knowledge at post graduate level
- Post-graduate certificate in pre-hospital critical care.
- Evidence of ability to work and assimilate knowledge at post graduate level
Desirable criteria
- HEMS Crewmember
- Masters certificate in critical care
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Previous experience
Essential criteria
- Must have extensive postqualification experience
- Evidence of career development in the form of clinical courses, educational progression, medical education or specialised skills; in addition to that provided by the employing organisation
Desirable criteria
- Previous HEMS experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rich Tilsley
- Job title
- Air Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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