Trust Doctor (equivalent to ST3+) in Pre-Hospital Care

Job overview

We are looking to appoint Trust Doctor for a period of 6 months starting in 2027.

Our prehospital service is provided by Barts Health NHS Trust in partnership with the London’s Air Ambulance charity, and the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Clinical governance, leadership and support is provided by Barts Health, who are responsible for the doctors. Paramedics are provided by the London Ambulance Service and receive specialist training prior to undertaking their duties. London’s Air Ambulance charity plays a vital role in delivering many aspects of the service including the essential helicopter and rapid response car assets, but also an infrastructure that enables excellent care to be delivered to patients.

Our doctor-paramedic team responds to major trauma patients within the Greater London area, by helicopter during daylight hours and using rapid response cars during the hours of darkness.

Main duties of the job

Our doctor-paramedic team responds to major trauma patients within the Greater London area, by helicopter during daylight hours and using rapid response cars during the hours of darkness. We are looking to appoint one part time Senior Fellows for a period of 12 months starting immediately. These Senior Fellows will predominantly cover the night shifts (Medic 2) around Clinical Governance Days each month as well as other unfilled shifts. As such, this position is ONLY open to those individuals who have completed a HEMS Fellow secondment within the last 12 months.

Our mission is to save more lives in London through rapid response and outstanding care, underpinned by our values and a high performing culture. We have a program of digital transformation underway heavily supported by all the partner organisations. We also have an active research program including randomised controlled trials and studies of lifesaving techniques including REBOA and ECMO. A system of daily, weekly and monthly case analysis ensures systematic learning from cases.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

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