Location: Belfast International Airport (Aldergrove), Northern Ireland (with UK & international travel)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (PAYE)
About Us
247 Aviation Air Ambulance provides a dedicated global aeromedical service from our Belfast International base, with a secondary base in development. We operate a fleet of Learjet 45XR and Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, in air ambulance configuration with state-of-the-art medical technology. Our missions include medical repatriation, inter-hospital transfers, and critical care retrievals worldwide.
The Role
As a Critical Care Flight Nurse, you will:
* Deliver advanced critical care during international aeromedical missions.
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary in-flight team (doctor, nurse, paramedic) or independently on lower-acuity transfers.
* Care for patients with diverse conditions, including: respiratory, cardiac, trauma, surgical, obstetric, psychiatric, and palliative.
* Participate in ground ambulance transfers and occasionally scheduled/commercial escort missions.
* Assist with mission preparation, documentation, and post-flight review.
* Optional: contribute to mission planning including flight coordination duties from our Medical Operations office.
This is a role for ICU nurses who are calm under pressure, adaptable, and motivated by delivering world-class care in challenging environments.
Training & Development
* Full orientation and induction programme (classroom, online, and practical training).
* Mentorship and supervision during initial missions.
* Annual competency endorsement for aeromedical practice.
* Career progression opportunities in: teaching, audit, research, and management.
Only applicants who meet all essential criteria will be considered:
* Right to work in the UK or ROI
* Current NMC (UK) or NMBI (ROI) registration
* Ability to work from Belfast base (with UK/international travel)
* Minimum 3 years’ post-registration experience (Band 5 or above)
* Recent (within 2 years) ICU/Level 3 critical care experience
* Skilled in managing ventilated and inotrope/pressor-dependent patients
* Current ILS/ALS provider certification
* Good health record & physical fitness for aeromedical work
* Access NI/DBS clearance, no disciplinary record
* Able to maintain part-time ICU work to keep clinical skills current
* Commitment, enthusiasm, and strong teamwork skills
Desired Criteria
* Experience in ground/aeromedical patient transport
* Aeromedical/transfer training course completed
* Ability to remain effective in high-pressure situations
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary based on NHS pay scales, with additional flying duty supplements
* Permanent PAYE role
* Medical liability insurance provided (for work undertaken with 247 Aviation)
* Ongoing professional development & CPD opportunities
* Unique international nursing career pathway
Location & Travel
* Primary base: Belfast International Airport (Aldergrove)
* Secondary base (in development)
* UK/international travel required, including night stops and positioning
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a CAMTS-accredited UK air ambulance service with its own dedicated jet capability
* Work with a team delivering lifesaving care worldwide
* Develop specialist skills in aeromedical and critical care transport
* Advance your career in an exciting, unique clinical environment
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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