Job summary
We are currently recruiting for Band 7 HEMS Paramedics to London HEMS. This is a permanent role, which incorporates an initial 3-year development program, after which the expectation is that paramedics may remain with the service.
In this role you will form part of a team aimed at enhancing patient care by providing rapid helicopter and land based responses to incidents with a specific focus on trauma. A major part of your duties will be to staff the trauma section of the Clinical Coordination Desk, in the Tactical Operations Centre within the Emergency Operations Centre, to allocate appropriate calls to the HEMS team as well as provide clinical advice to frontline crews on the treatment and movement of trauma patients to the appropriate treatment centre.
Applications to be submitted via Trac Jobs with a closing date of 4th April 2025
Please ensure your application includes the HEMS Paramedic essential criteria.
If your application is shortlisted you will be invited to attend an interview on either the 16th or 17th April 2025
If you have any questions please contact the Senior Clinical Lead Paramedic - Dean Bateman for an informal discussion (deanbateman1@nhs.net)
Main duties of the job
Our ideal candidate will be a fully qualified paramedic with previous LAA flight paramedic experience.
You will need to be able to demonstrate accurate clinical decision making skills under pressure, continuous use of paramedic skills to a high standard and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Whilst this role is primarily targeted at improving on-scene trauma care, there are also development opportunities in research methodology, presentation skills and inter-agency working, as well as gaining a broader view of clinical pathways from scene to discharge.
Due to the HEMS insurance restrictions, you must be 25 years or over by the advert closing date and not have more than three penalty points on your driving licence.
About us
Successful candidates will be paid at AfC Band 7, 20% inner high cost area supplement and 25% unsocial hours pro rata (annex 5 only). The rota will be a mixture of 12 hour day shifts, either on HEMS call sign DM01 or in EOC, 12 hour night shifts, either on HEMS call sign DM02 or in EOC, 10 hour late shifts on HEMS call sign DM03 and flexi shifts which include training hours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake the full range of paramedic duties in line with the Trusts operational instructions.
- Assess, treat, manage or refer, and where appropriate, convey patients according to the nature and severity of their condition to alternative care pathways. As appropriate, provide packages of care to patients at home.
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Undertake duties in relation to major incidents including exercises which may require call out when off duty in accordance with the Trusts Major Incident Procedure.
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Use appropriate knowledge and skills when working with or mentoring students and new staff to ensure they are competent in undertaking clinical procedures and utilising appropriate equipment.
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Ensure the prompt, legible and accurate completion of all patient and incident records, providing a full and accurate record of decision making in accordance with the Caldicott principles, current legislation and regulatory framework.
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Communicate effectively demonstrating compassion, particularly when dealing with people who may have difficulty understanding, for example, but not limited to children, people with learning difficulties and people from different ethnic groups. Adapt communication style accordingly in order to overcome barriers.
*Please ensure you carefully read the person specification prior to completing your supporting statement*
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake the full range of paramedic duties in line with the Trusts operational instructions.
- Assess, treat, manage or refer, and where appropriate, convey patients according to the nature and severity of their condition to alternative care pathways. As appropriate, provide packages of care to patients at home.
-
Undertake duties in relation to major incidents including exercises which may require call out when off duty in accordance with the Trusts Major Incident Procedure.
-
Use appropriate knowledge and skills when working with or mentoring students and new staff to ensure they are competent in undertaking clinical procedures and utilising appropriate equipment.
-
Ensure the prompt, legible and accurate completion of all patient and incident records, providing a full and accurate record of decision making in accordance with the Caldicott principles, current legislation and regulatory framework.
-
Communicate effectively demonstrating compassion, particularly when dealing with people who may have difficulty understanding, for example, but not limited to children, people with learning difficulties and people from different ethnic groups. Adapt communication style accordingly in order to overcome barriers.
*Please ensure you carefully read the person specification prior to completing your supporting statement*
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- HCPC registered Paramedic
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent
Desirable
- Certificate in Practice Education
- Academic achievement at postgraduate level
- Qualified Clinical Tutor or equivalent (PG Cert Ed, PG Cert Med)
Experience
Essential
- Previous LAA flight paramedic secondment (within past 24 months at closing date of application)
- Team working with staff from a variety of disciplines and levels of seniority
- Experience of mentoring trainee HEMS paramedics
- Experience of using audit to improve service quality
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to manage adverse incident / occurrence reports
- Able to critically appraise medical literature to inform best practice.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Evidence of effective teamwork and leadership behaviors
- Aptitude to enhance personal development and own skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to deliver training of a sensitive and/or controversial nature
- High level of computer literacy
- Ability to utilise digital technologies
- Expert knowledge of pre-hospital care equipment
- Understanding of life support interventions and treatments at expert level
- Knowledge of core educational principles
Personal Abilities
Essential
- You must be 25 years or over by the advert closing date and not have more than three penalty points on your driving licence.
- Able to promote equality and value diversity
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- HCPC registered Paramedic
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent
Desirable
- Certificate in Practice Education
- Academic achievement at postgraduate level
- Qualified Clinical Tutor or equivalent (PG Cert Ed, PG Cert Med)
Experience
Essential
- Previous LAA flight paramedic secondment (within past 24 months at closing date of application)
- Team working with staff from a variety of disciplines and levels of seniority
- Experience of mentoring trainee HEMS paramedics
- Experience of using audit to improve service quality
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to manage adverse incident / occurrence reports
- Able to critically appraise medical literature to inform best practice.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Evidence of effective teamwork and leadership behaviors
- Aptitude to enhance personal development and own skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to deliver training of a sensitive and/or controversial nature
- High level of computer literacy
- Ability to utilise digital technologies
- Expert knowledge of pre-hospital care equipment
- Understanding of life support interventions and treatments at expert level
- Knowledge of core educational principles
Personal Abilities
Essential
- You must be 25 years or over by the advert closing date and not have more than three penalty points on your driving licence.
- Able to promote equality and value diversity
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
