Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for the 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 Critical Care Paramedics, aiming to recruit experienced clinicians 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. Initially based at our airbase in Thruxton, but at Southampton Airport from February 2026, the role is varied and developmental, requiring our clinicians to be great team members and focused on delivering outstanding patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To deliver specialised clinical practice within the field of pre-hospital emergency care, acting as a role model within the Critical Care Team
Practice as a solo Specialist Paramedic responder or in partnership with a HEMS doctor to deliver enhanced care to high acuity patients in the out-of-hospital setting.
Use collaborative and independent judgment to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, manage and evaluate clinical care and management of patients attended to by the Critical Care Team.
Work within the multidisciplinary team to deliver clinical practice, clinical leadership and provide supervision, support, structured teaching and mentorship for multidisciplinary professionals, to facilitate ongoing education, training and development.
Support specific service development, including the implementation of multidisciplinary guidelines and protocols, incorporating current best evidence in consultation with medical and AHP staff for the care of pre-hospital emergency care patients.
Display responsibility for continuing professional development, supplemented by work based and service provided training.
Undertake active and positive engagement with all stakeholders involved with the HEMS Care Group, including improvement, education and clinical governance.
To work collaboratively with colleague from local ambulance services and the HIOWAA charity to foster partnership working and delivery of high quality services.
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This advert is for HEMS Critical Care Paramedic with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Paramedic role. The advertised salary is £47,810.00-£54,710.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Oct 2025.
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