Critical Care Nurses Required - Healix International

Minimum 4 years experience
Equivalent to Band 7
Based: Nr Kingston-upon-Thames

Bored with the NHS? Looking for a change, but still want to deal with patients? Healix may have the job for you.

Healix International is involved in the medical case management of patients admitted to hospital overseas and also undertakes international aero-medical repatriations.

Due to ongoing expansion we are looking for registered nurses to join our existing teams. We currently have several positions available for which you will need to be a flexible team player with the ability to think laterally. Basic computer literacy is essential. Informal enquiries regarding these positions are welcome on 020 8481 7777

Please send your CV to recruitment@Healix.com

However, Healix International in particular, is always looking for Medical Escorts to add to their panel of qualified Doctors and Nurses for aero-medical repatriation. Please review the guidelines below and if you have the necessary skills and you would like the opportunity to work for Healix, then please do not hesitate to get in touch using the e-mail addresses below.

For Nurses: recruitment@healix.com
For Doctors: docsrecruitment@healix.com

HEALIX INTERNATIONAL - MEDICAL ESCORT GUIDELINES

Registered Nurses:

  • Current registration with the NMC - Level 1 or 12
  • RCN membership
  • Minimum of 4 years post registration experience
  • 2 years recent experience in a critical care area
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Preference given to applicants with a relevant post registration qualification
  • Specialist qualification for air ambulance and paediatric repatriations including current ALS/PALS certification
  • Ability to work independently and think laterally
  • Excellent personal and professional references


Doctors:

  • Current registration with the General Medical Council
  • Minimum of 6 years post registration experience
  • Post registration specialist qualification ie MRCP/FRCA/FRCS/DipAvMed
  • Current ALS/PALS certification
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Excellent personal and professional references
  • Ability to work independently and think laterally


Escort Guidelines

  • Must complete an orientation course provided by Healix International, subjects covered include:
    • Introduction to the assistance industry
    • The role of Healix International in relation to the assistance industry
    • Communications
    • Aviation medicine
    • The role of the repatriation escort
    • Legal and financial aspects of repatriation work
    • Overview of equipment
  • All escorts are provided with an Escort Information Pack which emphasizes the above
  • Individual instruction is also given prior to the escort's first repatriation and on an as required basis


Professional Development

  • All escorts must retain registration with the appropriate professional body (NMC/GMC)
  • Escorts must update their clinical skills at regular intervals
  • Registered nurses are required to fulfill PREP requirements as required by the NMC - this includes evidence of post registration education and training
  • Nurse escorts are encouraged to join, and participate in, the In Flight Nurses Association which is affiliated with the Royal College of Nursing
  • Medical escorts are required by the GMC to undergo regular professional updates
  • Every escort's suitability for repatriation work is reviewed on an ongoing basis by random audit