Specialist Practitioner in Critical Care

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional ambulance service in England is looking for a Specialist Practitioner in Critical Care. The role involves assessing and transporting patients, leading teams, and responding to emergencies. Candidates should be HCPC registered paramedics or NMC registered nurses and have post-graduate qualifications in critical care. This position offers professional development and a supportive work environment, along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Holiday entitlements in line with Trust Policy

Pay enhancements for unsocial shift and overtime work

Car leasing scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to discounts from various organisations

Qualifications

• Evidence of ability to work and assimilate knowledge at post graduate level.
• Must have extensive postqualification experience.
• Evidence of career development in the form of clinical courses, educational progression, or specialised skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, care, treatment and transportation of patients.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to operational personnel.
• Respond to life threatening emergency calls providing specialist interventions.

Education

HCPC registered Paramedic or NMC registered nurse

Post-graduate certificate in pre-hospital critical care

Masters certificate in critical care

Previous HEMS experience

Tools

Airway management skills

Surgical skills

Job description

Overview

Specialist Practitioner in Critical Care – South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 01 October 2025

Main duties / Responsibilities

Be responsible for the assessment, care, treatment and transportation of patients as a specialist practitioner in pre-hospital care, working predominantly as part of HEMS or ground based critical care or enhanced care service.

Provide effective leadership, development and mentorship to operational personnel, including trainee specialist practitioners in critical care, to support the delivery of a high-quality patient centred service.

To maintain all currencies and perform the required tasks of the Technical Crew Member role as part of the flight crew for the HEMS aircraft.

The immediate response to life threatening emergency calls providing specialist interventions within the scope of a Specialist Paramedic in Critical Care as defined by the SWAST.

Respond to major incidents as part of the SWAST Major Incident Plan and the Special Operations unit.

Undertake operational flying and ground based duties including shift and night working.

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 which is continually improving patient care at its very core.

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 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 enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

• A standard working week of 37.5 hours.
• Holiday entitlements in line with Trust Policy.
• Pay enhancements for unsocial shift and overtime work.
• Career and salary progression.
• Car leasing scheme.
• Free parking across Trust sites.
• Cycle to Work and other salary sacrifice schemes.
• Staff networks.
• Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK.

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specifications.

One day practical assessments including a fitness test will be conducted at the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Base.

Successful candidates may initially commence in a band 6 position until they meet all the requirements of SWASfT SP-CC sign off process including evidence of operational skills log, advanced airway management, surgical skills and extended pharmacology.

For discussions regarding part time/flexible working opportunities, please contact the appointing manager - Rich Tilsley ([e-mail])

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• HCPC registered Paramedic or NMC registered nurse
• Evidence of ability to work and assimilate knowledge at post graduate level
• Post-graduate certificate in pre-hospital critical care
• HEMS Crewmember
• Masters certificate in critical care
• Must have extensive postqualification experience
• Evidence of career development in the form of clinical courses, educational progression, medical education or specialised skills; in addition to that provided by the employing organisation
• Previous HEMS experience

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.

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Base.