
Winch Paramedic
- Warrington, Cheshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work a 07:00–19:00 shift on a 7-on/7-off rotation, providing consistent coverage for offshore wind farm operations.
- Deliver advanced emergency medical care to offshore personnel, including trauma response and life support.
- Deploy via helicopter and perform winch operations to access remote offshore locations such as turbines, platforms, or vessels.
- Conduct patient assessments, stabilization, and coordinate medical evacuations when required.
- Collaborate with helicopter crews, offshore technicians, and site managers to ensure safe and efficient emergency response.
- Maintain medical equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness for rapid deployment.
- Support routine health monitoring, wellness initiatives, and safety briefings for offshore teams.
- Participate in emergency preparedness activities, including drills and scenario-based training.
- Accurately document medical interventions and maintain patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Uphold high standards of safety, professionalism, and confidentiality in all operations.
- Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.
- Drive and self-motivation, with the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change;
- Relationship building, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport;
- Collaboration, able to work well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills, and deliver results;
- Resilience with the ability to persist and adapt;
- Smart problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas;
- Professional integrity and a respect for company values.
- HCPC-registered Paramedic with current certification and clinical competence.
- CAP999-compliant SAR Winch Crew certified, ensuring safe and effective helicopter winch operations.
- Proven experience in pre-hospital emergency care, including trauma and advanced life support.
- Strong understanding of aeromedical evacuation procedures and offshore safety protocols.
- Demonstrates physical fitness and mental resilience to operate in remote, high-risk offshore environments, meeting the requirements of a CAA Class 2 medical assessment (to be successfully completed prior to employment)
- Skilled in dynamic risk assessment and decision-making under pressure.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills for coordination with aviation, offshore, and clinical teams.
- Familiarity with offshore wind farm operations and associated health and safety standards.
- Competence in maintaining and managing medical equipment and documentation.
- Ability to integrate into offshore teams and contribute to preventative health and safety initiatives.