NHS
Trainee Specialist Practitioner Critical Care Overview
| Company Name | NHS |
| Job Role | Trainee Specialist Practitioner Critical Care |
| Qualifications | Not specified |
| Category | H |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Location | Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom |
Be responsible for the assessment, care, treatment and transportation of patients as a specialist practitioner in pre-hospital critical care, working predominantly as part of HEMS or ground based critical or enhanced care service.
Provide effective clinical 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 achieve and maintain all currencies and perform the required tasks of the Technical Crew Member (TCM) role as part of the flight crew for a HEMS aircraft. The TCM role is subject to completion of an aviation medical by a recognised Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). Completion of patient clinical records to a high standard and input of data into the clinical data base for clinical governance and audit purposes. The role will be 37.5 hours per week, consisting of 9.5 hour shifts currently covering 0700 to 0200 and will be initially on a relief rota.
Candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be invited to attend an assessment day at Cornwall Airbase to take part in fitness, practical and written assessments in January 2027.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in. We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders. We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
202-8406287
Job locations
Cornwall Air Ambulance
Trevithick Downs
Newquay
TR8 4DY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Alternative formats of our vacancies are available upon request to [email protected]. Accessibility statement available upon request.
Right to work / Certificate of sponsorship
This role meets the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. Applications are welcome from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Alternative formats of our vacancies are available upon request to [email protected]. Accessibility statement available upon request.
Right to work / Certificate of sponsorship
This role meets the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. Applications are welcome from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- IHCD emergency driving qualification including C1
- HEMS Crewmember
- Current CRM (Crew Resource Management)
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- IHCD emergency driving qualification including C1
- HEMS Crewmember
- Current CRM (Crew Resource Management)
Confirm with the Employer
To apply for this job please visit www.careerjet.co.uk.