Job summary
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) brings an advanced Critical Care Team to the most seriously ill and injured patients across the region, giving them the best chance of survival and recovery. The service is delivered as a partnership between HIOWAA Charity and University Hospital Southampton.
As part of ongoing development, we are expanding our team of Specialist Paramedics, aiming to recruit experienced clinicians who are committed to providing the highest standards of clinical care in challenging pre hospital circumstances. We are seeking applicants who will bring their experience and passion for pre-hospital care to our service. Based at our airbase in Thruxton, the role is varied and developmental, requiring our clinicians to be collegial and focused on delivering outstanding care as part of a dynamic, experienced team.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do:
Working as an NHS employee, this varied role includes undertaking shifts at the SCAS Southern Clinical Co-ordination Centre in Otterbourne, as well as undertaking clinical shifts as part of a doctor-paramedic critical care team or independently as a paramedic response based at the HIOWAA airbase in Thruxton and at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Charity office in Southampton.
What were looking for:
HEMS Specialist Paramedics (SP) will need to have achieved a minimum of PGCert in Advanced Clinical / Paramedic Practice or equivalent Level 7 study and experience including evidence a portfolio of clinical practice in extended skills which include advanced patient assessment, airway management, analgesia, procedural sedation, thoracostomy, cardioversion and pacing. As a HEMS SP you will be an ALS and APLS provider and utilise your skills both as part of the critical care team, working alongside a team of senior doctors providing critical care interventions including pre-hospital emergency anaesthesia and administration of blood products, as well as providing a critical care response as a solo car-based SP.
We are seeking applicants who want to bring their experience and passion for pre-hospital care to our team and continue to develop. In addition to clinical shifts, there will be opportunities to engage in supporting university and local ambulance service education, participate in audit and service improvement activity and get involved in research. We will also support you to further your postgraduate education to PGDip and Masters.
The ideal candidates will have a depth of experience as qualified Specialist Paramedics (Critical Care), who are willing to undertake a programme of HEMS specific education including completion of a HEMS Technical Crewmember and HEMS Clinical Crew course.
The recruitment process will consist of a functional fitness assessment and OSPEs, and a panel interview week beginning 4th September.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do:
Working as an NHS employee, this varied role includes undertaking shifts at the SCAS Southern Clinical Co-ordination Centre in Otterbourne, as well as undertaking clinical shifts as part of a doctor-paramedic critical care team or independently as a paramedic response based at the HIOWAA airbase in Thruxton and at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Charity office in Southampton.
What were looking for:
HEMS Specialist Paramedics (SP) will need to have achieved a minimum of PGCert in Advanced Clinical / Paramedic Practice or equivalent Level 7 study and experience including evidence a portfolio of clinical practice in extended skills which include advanced patient assessment, airway management, analgesia, procedural sedation, thoracostomy, cardioversion and pacing. As a HEMS SP you will be an ALS and APLS provider and utilise your skills both as part of the critical care team, working alongside a team of senior doctors providing critical care interventions including pre-hospital emergency anaesthesia and administration of blood products, as well as providing a critical care response as a solo car-based SP.
We are seeking applicants who want to bring their experience and passion for pre-hospital care to our team and continue to develop. In addition to clinical shifts, there will be opportunities to engage in supporting university and local ambulance service education, participate in audit and service improvement activity and get involved in research. We will also support you to further your postgraduate education to PGDip and Masters.
The ideal candidates will have a depth of experience as qualified Specialist Paramedics (Critical Care), who are willing to undertake a programme of HEMS specific education including completion of a HEMS Technical Crewmember and HEMS Clinical Crew course.
The recruitment process will consist of a functional fitness assessment and OSPEs, and a panel interview week beginning 4th September.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Registered paramedic (HCPC) or nurse (NMC) with no restrictions on practice. All applicants must have evidence of pre-hospital training and significant experience working within an ambulance service
- UK Driving Licence with no more than 3 penalty points
- Level 3 CERAD Emergency Driving Qualification (or IHCD Emergency Driving qualification with willingness to undertake additional training)
- Successful completion of Postgraduate PGCert (or PGDip/MSc) in Advanced Clinical / Paramedic Practice or similar relevant Level 7 study
- Portfolio of evidence demonstrating continuing professional development, clinical skills and reflective practice equivalent to IBTPHEM Level 6
Desirable
- HEMS Clinical Crew Course
- ALS Provider or Instructor
- APLS Provider or Instructor
- Successful completion of recognised procedural sedation course
- Teaching or mentorship qualification
- Diploma in Immediate Medical Care - RCS(Ed)
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience in a pre-hospital emergency care setting
- Significant experience working as a qualified solo responder Specialist Paramedic (Critical Care)
- Mentoring and supervising clinicians
Desirable
- Participation in Audit or Quality Improvement activities
- Working as part of an enhanced/critical care pre-hospital team (e.g. HEMS)
- Delivering teaching including planning of educational activities
- Previous clinical contact centre / emergency operations centre experience including call interrogation and tasking
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Registered paramedic (HCPC) or nurse (NMC) with no restrictions on practice. All applicants must have evidence of pre-hospital training and significant experience working within an ambulance service
- UK Driving Licence with no more than 3 penalty points
- Level 3 CERAD Emergency Driving Qualification (or IHCD Emergency Driving qualification with willingness to undertake additional training)
- Successful completion of Postgraduate PGCert (or PGDip/MSc) in Advanced Clinical / Paramedic Practice or similar relevant Level 7 study
- Portfolio of evidence demonstrating continuing professional development, clinical skills and reflective practice equivalent to IBTPHEM Level 6
Desirable
- HEMS Clinical Crew Course
- ALS Provider or Instructor
- APLS Provider or Instructor
- Successful completion of recognised procedural sedation course
- Teaching or mentorship qualification
- Diploma in Immediate Medical Care - RCS(Ed)
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience in a pre-hospital emergency care setting
- Significant experience working as a qualified solo responder Specialist Paramedic (Critical Care)
- Mentoring and supervising clinicians
Desirable
- Participation in Audit or Quality Improvement activities
- Working as part of an enhanced/critical care pre-hospital team (e.g. HEMS)
- Delivering teaching including planning of educational activities
- Previous clinical contact centre / emergency operations centre experience including call interrogation and tasking
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
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).
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).
