• Job Description

  Req#: C9279-25-0935?language=en&page=261&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This role is a chance to work as a Helicopter Medicine Service (HEMS) Registrar in a fast-paced environment within a highly skilled team, while contributing to the charity's mission of ending preventable loss of life from medical emergencies. The medical rota is compliant with UK Worthing Time Regulations and the BMA junior doctor contract. The post is hosted by the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex but post holders are employed through University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

  Main duties of the job

  The Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine Registrar at Air Ambulance Charity Kent Sussex (KSS) is responsible for delivering pre-hospital emergency care as part of a doctor-paramedic team. This involves providing high-quality care to patients both at the scene of an incident and during transit to the hospital. Key aspects include maintaining crew resource management within HEMS team,collaborating with stakeholders like the South East Coast Ambulance Service and other hospital team. The role requires proficiency in KSS' standards procedures, along with the ability to provide detailed patient handover and excellent documentation.

  Furthermore, the Registrar will support clinical governance, actively participate in training, and contribute to the charity's wider goals. They will also be involve in inter-hospital transfers of patients, including those needing Level 3 critical care. It's also expected that the post-holder will drive improvements in standards of care, support research, quality improvement and innovation and follow all safety guidelines. The role emphasizes a commitment to the charity's mission and requires good communication skills, logical thinking, and a degree of physical fitness.

  About us

  At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

  We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

  As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

  We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

  Details

  Date posted

  21 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Doctor - other

  Salary

  £41,750 to £64,288 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  279-MWSCHHEMS-467

  Job locations

  Redhill

  Redhill

  RH1 5JP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of this post

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of this post

  Person Specification

  Education and Qualifications

  Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • Post graduate qualifications of MRCEM, FRCA or equivalent

  Desirable

  • Post graduate diploma in related specialist area, e.g. DipIMC, FIMC, DipRTM or equivalent

  Clinical Experience

  Essential

  • ST4 Grade or above (or demonstration of equivalence)
  • 6 months experience in Anaesthesia or related topics with competency in Rapid Sequence Induction of anaesthesia
  • 6 months experience in Emergency Medicine or relevant experience

  Clinical Skills

  Essential

  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • Demonstrates practical ability appropriate to the HEMS doctor role
  • Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical / scientific approach
  • An ability to communicate well with patients and staff

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
  • Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
  • Understand and be able demonstrate the importance of crew resource management
  • IT skills

  Desirable

  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

  Organisation and Planning

  Essential

  • Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of: NHS / Third sector / Clinical governance / Resource constraints.E

  Desirable

  • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

  Person Specification

  Education and Qualifications

  Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • Post graduate qualifications of MRCEM, FRCA or equivalent

  Desirable

  • Post graduate diploma in related specialist area, e.g. DipIMC, FIMC, DipRTM or equivalent

  Clinical Experience

  Essential

  • ST4 Grade or above (or demonstration of equivalence)
  • 6 months experience in Anaesthesia or related topics with competency in Rapid Sequence Induction of anaesthesia
  • 6 months experience in Emergency Medicine or relevant experience

  Clinical Skills

  Essential

  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • Demonstrates practical ability appropriate to the HEMS doctor role
  • Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical / scientific approach
  • An ability to communicate well with patients and staff

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
  • Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
  • Understand and be able demonstrate the importance of crew resource management
  • IT skills

  Desirable

  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

  Organisation and Planning

  Essential

  • Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of: NHS / Third sector / Clinical governance / Resource constraints.E

  Desirable

  • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  Redhill

  Redhill

  RH1 5JP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  Redhill

  Redhill

  RH1 5JP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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