Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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 our Wellbeing 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.