Job Description

Critical Care Flight Nurse

Employer:

247 Aviation Air Ambulance

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. Integral role in mission planning, including flight coordination duties from our Medical Operations office.
This role is ideal 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.
Essential Criteria

Applicants must meet

all essential criteria

:

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 Excellent written and verbal English communication 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

Accredited ICU course qualification 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
Apply today to join 247 Aviation Air Ambulance and take your ICU career to the skies.

For more details about the role, please send an email to judith.mckinney@247aviation.co.uk.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person