Trainee Specialist Practitioner Critical Care

About

Provide assessment, care, treatment and transportation for patients as a specialist practitioner in pre-hospital critical care, predominantly within HEMS or a ground-based critical or enhanced care service. The permanent, full-time Band 6 role includes clinical leadership and Technical Crew Member duties; shortlisted candidates will attend assessments at Cornwall Airbase in January 2027. Job grade: Band 6. Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum. Terms of service: Permanent. Number of posts: Not stated. Reference: 202-8406287. Duty station: Cornwall Air Ambulance, Trevithick Downs, Newquay TR8 4DY, United Kingdom.

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on NHS Jobs.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• IHCD emergency driving qualification including C1 HEMS Crewmember.
• Current CRM (Crew Resource Management).
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.