Physicians (eqv to ST3+) in Pre-hospital Care: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

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. 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. 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 are currently looking to recruit additional physicians that will train in Pre-Hospital Care, working as an essential part of the delivery of major trauma care across Greater London. Given the commitment of the service to diversifying its patient reach, applications will be welcomed from doctors with appropriate background skills in Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia, but who have decided to pursue a structured programme targeted towards a specialty with an emergency focus, for example Trauma Surgery/Neurosurgery. We are looking to appoint to jobs starting in March 2028, each for six months, with one new doctor starting each month.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 26 and 27 January 2027. Candidates are advised to keep these dates available.

Main duties of the job

Applications are welcome from consultants and residents who will be ST6+ at the time of appointment and include:

1. Those wishing to develop a career in prehospital care or who have obtained a CCT in prehospital emergency medicine but who would like to gain additional experience in the prehospital management of major trauma.
2. Those who are specialists / leaders in prehospital systems nationally / internationally but who would like to undertake a fellowship role in our service.

London’s Air Ambulance Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent primary medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise by commencement of the post
• Postgraduate qualification such as MRCEM, FRCA, FRCS, FICM, MRCP or equivalent specialty qualification

Desirable

• Diploma or fellowship in a related specialist area, such as DipIMC, FIMC, DipRTM, MSc, PGCert or equivalent qualification in prehospital, trauma or critical care practice
• Completion of, or active participation in, a recognised PHEM training pathway

Experience

Essential

• Minimum seven years’ postgraduate clinical experience at the time of appointment
• At least six months’ experience in Emergency Medicine or equivalent specialty
• At least six months’ experience in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine or equivalent environment delivering advanced airway management
• Evidence of managing critically ill or injured patients in high-acuity settings
• Demonstrable commitment to clinical practice and professional development beyond standard training programmes

Desirable

• Previous experience in pre-hospital emergency care within the UK or internationally
• Experience working within a Major Trauma Centre
• Participation in quality improvement, research, education or service development projects
• Leadership or management experience within healthcare organisations

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates insight into personal strengths, limitations and professional development needs
• Demonstrates commitment to the principles and practice of Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and sound clinical judgement
• Understands the challenges of delivering care in complex and resource-limited environments
• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Desirable

• Knowledge of trauma systems, major incident management and clinical governance processes
• Awareness of current developments in prehospital critical care, trauma care and resuscitation science
• Involvement in national specialty organisations or professional networks

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships across NHS, charity and partner organisations
• Competence in advanced resuscitation and management of critically ill patients
• Evidence of competence in Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) and central venous access prior to commencement
• Ability to make complex clinical decisions under pressure in dynamic environments

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training or mentoring healthcare professionals
• Experience presenting at regional, national or international meetings
• Faculty experience on simulation or specialist clinical courses
• Experience contributing to research or publication activity

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Resilient, adaptable and capable of maintaining performance under pressure
• Demonstrates self-motivation and a proactive approach to learning
• Committed to continuous improvement and reflective practice
• Ability to work collaboratively whilst also demonstrating independent decision-making

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership within clinical, educational or operational settings

Other

Essential

• Able to participate in a 24/7 shift rota including days, evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays
• Able to complete the fellowship sign-off process and achieve independent practice standards
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and participate fully in clinical governance, education and quality improvement activities
• Fit to undertake operational duties in a demanding pre-hospital environment

Desirable

• Previous operational experience in complex or austere environments

Closing Date: 15 November 2026