Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Strategic Command team on an on call basis as the Strategic Medical Advisor (SMA). The role forms an integral part of the NHS response to major, complex and critical incidents, providing advanced medical advice at a range of emergency incidents. This role provides a 24 hour on-call capability across the Trust geographical area. The SMA is principally responsible for monitoring overall hospital capacity and ensuring the tactical level has access to the clinical resources it requires, particularly if national mutual aid is required from other sectors of the NHS. The successful candidate will display natural leadership, drive and determination and will have an understanding of the Trusts Major Incident Plan and the specialist resources we have within the Ambulance service. The ideal candidate will be able to negotiate and influence across multi-disciplinary teams at a strategic level. You should have pre-hospital care experience working in a pre-hospital environment e.g. Ambulance Service, BASICs service, Air Ambulance etc. Salary On call only- £15,000 per year payment split over 12 months Statutory Holiday pay at 12.07% Main duties of the job Provide specialist guidance and support to the ambulance incident coordination centre, assessing the medical implications and response to any major or mass casualty incident, as well as rising tide and public health incidents. Before additional medical resources are requested the Medical Advisor (MA) and Ambulance Incident Commander (AIC) should agree on their role at the scene and consider if this is the most effective use of resources. Communicate with MA to establish the nature and complexity of casualties' injuries so that appropriate plans and preparations are made to distribute patients. Ensure that appropriate Clinical advice is available (e.g via on scene expertise such as CCPs) to the ambulance clinicians and HART Team(s) attending the scene to ensure that the best possible outcomes for patients are achieved. A key role will be ensuring wider patient safety within the Organisation during an incident. To communicate clinician to clinician with the Acute Trusts and Foundation Trusts who are providing casualty receiving facilities or on standby to receive casualties. The Acute Trusts should be able to provide accurate information about each participating Acute Trust capacity for theatre, critical care and bed availability. Clear information from the MA about children as casualties and burns patients is particularly important. About us NHS employees will be eligible to join the NHS Pension Scheme A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing with service. Personal and professional development and training opportunities. Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes. Access to our award-winning Wellbeing services Access to occupational health and counselling services. Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience £15,000 per year payment split over 12 months Contract Permanent Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 278-SMA-0125-CC Job locations Trust Headquarters 4 Gatwick Road Crawley RH10 9BG Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the Job Description for a comprehensive list of responsibilities attached to this role Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the Job Description for a comprehensive list of responsibilities attached to this role Person Specification Knowledge Essential Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Major Incident Plan, both internal and external Understanding of the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust' purpose, vision and values Understanding of specialist resources within the Ambulance Service Desirable Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Emergency preparedness framework and other related Emergency Preparedness guidance materials Knowledge of NHS Emergency planning Guidance Experience Essential Current experience of working in a pre-hospital environment e.g. Ambulance Service, BASICs service, Air Ambulance etc Desirable Experience of working across organisational boundaries and developing multi-disciplinary professional partnerships Experience in NHS Emergency Planning & Preparedness Qualifications Essential Registered Consultant or equivalent grade with a current license to practice Evidence of clinical management and leadership skills Desirable oThe following qualifications will be regarded as an advantage: ?Major Incident Medical Management (MIMMS) ?MAGIC/MAGIC (Lite) ?Strategic Leadership in Crisis ?Fellowship/Diploma in Immediate Care (Royal College of Surgeons) Person Specification Knowledge Essential Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Major Incident Plan, both internal and external Understanding of the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust' purpose, vision and values Understanding of specialist resources within the Ambulance Service Desirable Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Emergency preparedness framework and other related Emergency Preparedness guidance materials Knowledge of NHS Emergency planning Guidance Experience Essential Current experience of working in a pre-hospital environment e.g. Ambulance Service, BASICs service, Air Ambulance etc Desirable Experience of working across organisational boundaries and developing multi-disciplinary professional partnerships Experience in NHS Emergency Planning & Preparedness Qualifications Essential Registered Consultant or equivalent grade with a current license to practice Evidence of clinical management and leadership skills Desirable oThe following qualifications will be regarded as an advantage: ?Major Incident Medical Management (MIMMS) ?MAGIC/MAGIC (Lite) ?Strategic Leadership in Crisis ?Fellowship/Diploma in Immediate Care (Royal College of Surgeons) 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 SECamb Address Trust Headquarters 4 Gatwick Road Crawley RH10 9BG Employer's website https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)