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.