South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) provides pre-hospital critical care to the people of Dorset and Somerset in collaboration with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST). DSAA critical care teams are composed of a specialist practitioner - critical care and a critical care consultant level practitioner. The critical care teams are tasked by SWAST to medical and trauma patients requiring critical care skills within the South West. All clinical activity is governed by SWAST. The service is currently operational 19 hours per day, 365 days per year, with plans to extend operating hours to 24 hours a day in the next 5 years. Main duties of the job
To perform the duties of pre-hospital critical care consultant complying with DSAA and SWAST standard operating procedures and governance. To deliver high quality critical care to all patients encountered on behalf of SWAST. Provide education, support and mentoring to ambulance clinicians. Actively engage with all aspects of governance of the DSAA pre-hospital critical care service. Support DSAA charity activities. About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day. We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy focused on continually improving patient care. At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region, we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers. If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you. In return, we will equip you with the skills, resources, and development you need to thrive in your role. You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development. Job responsibilities
The post is fully funded by DSAA , via the employing acute NHS trust. The post is for 3.5 PA per week for 42 weeks per year. 2.5 PA are direct clinical care and 1 PA is other clinical activity. Annual leave and study leave are funded and available through the employing acute trust. The DSAA funding allows for career increments to be awarded by the NHS trust. Annual performance reviews are undertaken in the Autumn/winter each year to collaboratively determine ongoing employment with DSAA. Person Specification
Education and qualifications
MBBS or Equivalent medical degree. Postgraduate medical Qualification in base specialty (e.g. MRCPCH, FRCA, MRCP, FRCEM, FFICM). Full registration & license to practice with GMC on the specialist register. Hold a consultant position in an NHS hospital. Diploma in Immediate Medical Care (DIMC). Fellowship in Immediate Medical Care (FIMC). Pre-hospital emergency medicine sub-specialist on the GMC specialist register or accredited with the faculty of pre-hospital care as a level 8 practitioner. Training in major incident management. Up to date life support and trauma life support courses for adults and children. 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. Address
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Medical Director
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Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) provides pre-hospital critical care to the people of Dorset and Somerset in collaboration with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST). DSAA critical care teams are composed of a specialist practitioner - critical care and a critical care consultant level practitioner. The critical care teams are tasked by SWAST to medical and trauma patients requiring critical care skills within the South West. All clinical activity is governed by SWAST. The service is currently operational 19 hours per day, 365 days per year, with plans to extend operating hours to 24 hours a day in the next 5 years. Main duties of the job
To perform the duties of pre-hospital critical care consultant complying with DSAA and SWAST standard operating procedures and governance. To deliver high quality critical care to all patients encountered on behalf of SWAST. Provide education, support and mentoring to ambulance clinicians. Actively engage with all aspects of governance of the DSAA pre-hospital critical care service. Support DSAA charity activities. About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day. We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy focused on continually improving patient care. At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region, we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers. If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you. In return, we will equip you with the skills, resources, and development you need to thrive in your role. You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development. Job responsibilities
The post is fully funded by DSAA , via the employing acute NHS trust. The post is for 3.5 PA per week for 42 weeks per year. 2.5 PA are direct clinical care and 1 PA is other clinical activity. Annual leave and study leave are funded and available through the employing acute trust. The DSAA funding allows for career increments to be awarded by the NHS trust. Annual performance reviews are undertaken in the Autumn/winter each year to collaboratively determine ongoing employment with DSAA. Person Specification
Education and qualifications
MBBS or Equivalent medical degree. Postgraduate medical Qualification in base specialty (e.g. MRCPCH, FRCA, MRCP, FRCEM, FFICM). Full registration & license to practice with GMC on the specialist register. Hold a consultant position in an NHS hospital. Diploma in Immediate Medical Care (DIMC). Fellowship in Immediate Medical Care (FIMC). Pre-hospital emergency medicine sub-specialist on the GMC specialist register or accredited with the faculty of pre-hospital care as a level 8 practitioner. Training in major incident management. Up to date life support and trauma life support courses for adults and children. 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. Address
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Medical Director
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