Job summary
- Main area
- HEMS
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 2.5 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 188-MB50125-A
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum (pro rata'd)
- Closing
- 10/02/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in HEMS
Consultant
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
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 HEMS Doctors, aiming to recruit experienced consultants 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.
Working for our organisation
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Carry out regular clinical shifts with the HEMS Care Group; expected minimum of 3 shifts per month split between the day and late shifts, including weekends and bank holidays. Shifts are 0700-1700 and 1600-0200
- Attend incidents as tasked by the HEMS Desk, working alongside a Specialist Paramedic in Critical Care.
- Whilst on shift complete daily training scenarios, train and mentor other staff and adhere to the daily base duties SOP and the general day-to-day running of the air base and the unit.
- Actively participate in clinical governance, audit, development, assessment and improvement activities, estimated at 1 day per month (with an expected minimum of 60 hours per year). These activities include (but are not limited to) the organising of activities and presentation of clinical cases.
- Maintain CPD in pre-hospital care as per your Consultant duties with regard GMC Good Medical Practice and as required for revalidation
- Keep up to date with unit specific issues, SOP’s, discussions, consultations and guidance at least weekly.
- Work to relevant guidance, policies and procedures as required by UHS, adhering to national guidelines and acting in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice recommendations.
- Complete all service specific equipment competencies.
- Contribute to the leadership of the service by taking on additional responsibilities from time to time, and be an active follower to support the HEMS leadership and colleagues.
- Ensure that any concerns / issues / incidents are raised through appropriate pathways to the Medical Lead and Care Group Manager.
- Work collaboratively with all crew members, charity employees and relevant partners to ensure the highest standards are met, developed and maintained.
- Uphold and model the highest clinical and professional standards, internally and externally.
- Act as a role model as a senior medical member of staff to all colleagues both within UHS HEMS Care Group as well as to colleagues from other services (HEMS, Ambulance Service, other emergency services etc)
- Help to publicly communicate Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance charity’s work, its charitable status and the benefits of a critical care model, including public and media appearances if required.
- Understand, agree to and comply with the UHS Standards for Doctors and Code of Conduct.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on 18/2/25
Job Reference; 188-MB50125
This vacancy closes on or before 10/2/25
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Completed registrar training programme in Emergency Medicine, anaesthetics or intensive care
- Completion of exit examination
- HEMS Clinical Crew Course
- Experience in major incident management
- APLS/ATLS/ALS or equivalent
- Wide range of experience in Helicopter Emergency Medicine along with a specialist experience in Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics or Intensive Care at Consultant level
- Minimum six months experience in emergency medicine
- DIMC
Desirable criteria
- FIMC
- GCP training
- GMC registered Educational supervisor
- CCT awarded
- DRTM
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Evidence of significant autonomous pre-hospital practice
- Established RSI ability within normal practice with supporting evidence
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Service
Living the Trust values
Essential criteria
- Each post holder is expected to ensure they live the values of: Patients First
- Each post holder is expected to ensure they live the values of: Working Together
- Each post holder is expected to ensure they live the values of: Always Improving
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
- Dr Simon Hughes
- Job title
- HEMS Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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