Nigel Phillipson
Chippenham,Wiltshire
Summary
Experienced medical professional with over 20 years as a Registered Nurse and 12 years as Paramedic in NHS and private sector, with assignments across the UK and internationally.
Diligent in providing compassionate care to patients, families and communities.
Meticulous in assessing, diagnosing and managing emergency and general health conditions.
Proactive in personal development to offer reliable, knowledgeable medical advice.
Many years in clinical practice has taught efficiency and accurate organisation with administrative and management tasks, complex and sensitive data and supervision of developing staff in multidisciplinary environments.
Continuous Professional Development has been maintained through employer led training, Health Education England - eLearning for Health and external provider professional courses
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
16098
16098
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Emergency Practitioner (Band 6)
Wiltshire Health and Care
Chippenham, Wiltshire
10.2018 - 11.2024
- Specialist Emergency Department Practitioner responsible for initiating emergency treatment and interpreting investigations where appropriate.
- Refer patients to specialist clinicians or specialist units/departments/clinics internally/externally as required.
- Plan programmes of specialised care in consultation with the patient, based upon their needs and using
guidelines, patient group directions and specialist input. - Follow child protection procedures in the detection and prevention of child abuse, working in accordance with the child protection policy and guidelines and NHS principles.
- Act ethically to meet the needs of patients, promoting equality and diversity, ensure contemporaneous, comprehensive and confidential documentation, which reflects assessment and care provided.
- Administer medicines according to patient group directions and within organisational policy.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily routines resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Advocate for patients' rights, promoting dignity and respect within the healthcare setting.
Flight Paramedic
IPRS Aeromed
Heathrow/Gatwick/Stansted, Greater London
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for medical escort and assessment duties as a counter terrorism vetted Paramedic, in London airports and Home Office detention facilities in the South East of England.
- Responsible for responding to health and
wellbeing concerns of persons being assessed by UK Immigration and Border Force. - Responsibe for producing accurate and confidential medical assessment records, maintaining awareness of counter terrorism processes and procedures related to sensitive sites and discretion whilst in possession of privileged information under the obligations of OSA and CTC.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed for international visitors to UK, whilst recognising religious and cultural health and welfare needs.
Specialist Paramedic (Band 6)
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Swindon, Wiltshire
10.2007 - 02.2023
- As a dual qualified Specialist Paramedic and Qualified Nurse carried out frontline solo emergency response and urgent care home visits, as senior clinician on duty for an assigned locality.
- Managed complex medical emergencies, demonstrating competence under high-stress conditions.
- Conducted thorough post-incident debriefs with team members, contributing to ongoing improvement efforts.
- Retained up-to-date knowledge on medical developments by regularly attending professional training sessions.
- I maintained availably to provide crew support and telephone triage/liaison to access multi-disciplinary care pathways to avoid emergency department admission.
- Authorised to monitor locality call activity and self allocate to clinically appropriate patients, and multi casualty events in support of/or to manage other responding resources.
- Education and supervision of student and junior colleagues was an important part of the role.
- Authorised to use Patient Group Direction drug allowances and clinical judgement to aid patients autonomously.
Responder Liaison Officer (volunteer)
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust
North Wilshire
01.2008 - 12.2017
- Responsibility for North West Wiltshire Volunteer Community First Responders.
- Providing first point of contact for debriefing support, supervision and training.
- Ensured compliance with organisational policies, maintained high standards of conduct.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate smooth information flow.
- Assisted in the planning of health promotion events, boosted employee morale and public engagement.
- Promoted organisation as public representative at business, social and community functions.
Staff Nurse (Band 5)
Kettering General Hospital
Kettering, Northamptonshire
12.2006 - 09.2007
- Responsibility for providing accident and emergency nursing care and assisting doctors during medical procedures for successful treatment through effective communication and teamwork.
- Promoted health education amongst patients, improving their understanding of conditions and treatments.
- Documented patient progress accurately, facilitating informed decision-making in treatment plans.
- Responded promptly to emergencies to minimise health risks.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless care coordination.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information following NHS guidelines on data protection laws.
- Trained new staff members, fostering a supportive work environment.
Nursing Officer
P&O Princess Cruises
, USA
11.2004 - 12.2005
- Nursing Officer on Regal Princess and Island Princess cruise ships, operating from the United States of America, across the Caribbean and Canada.
Staff Nurse (Band 5)
Emergency Department Westmorland General Hospital
Kendal, Cumbria
12.2002 - 11.2004
Expedition Medic/Project Manager (volunteer)
Raleigh International
Borneo
01.2004 - 03.2004
Staff Nurse (D Grade)
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Lancaster, Lancashire
10.2000 - 12.2002
- Maternity cover - Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit.
- Rotation contract - Ward 36 - Elective Orthopaedics.
- Rotation contract - Accident and Emergency Department.
- Rotation contract - Ward 35 - Trauma Orthopaedics.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Nursing Studies (Adult)
University of Lancaster
Lancaster /1996 - 07.2000
Emergency Care Practitioner Modular Professional Course - Pre-hospital Care
University of West of England
Bristol 10.2007 - 10.2008
Foundation Degree in Science - Paramedic Practice
University of Worcester
WorcesterAdvanced Driving Course (D1) and Emergency Driving Course (D2) - Advanced and Emergency Driving
Institute of Health Care Development
ChippenhamBasic Surgical Skills and Emergency Procedures - Minor Surgery
The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
CoventryPatient Assessment and Clinical Reasoning (PACR) - Pre-hospital Care
University of West England
Bristol /2007 - 09.2008
Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations IR(ME)R - Referrers Course Modules - Radiology Assessment
Royal United Hospital Bath
Chippenham, Wiltshire 01.2019 - 01.2019
Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) Practitioner Course - Staff Welfare
March on Stress
Wiltshire /2021 - 07.2021
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Provider Course - Emergency Trauma Care
South Western Ambulance Service Training Centre
DorsetThe Accident and Emergency Radiology Course - Emergency Care Radiology
The Royal College of Radiologists
Online trainingResuscitation Council UK Immediate Life Support Instructors Course - Emergency Life Support
Resuscitation Council UK
ChippenhamSkills
- Clinical judgement
- Cultural competency
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical documentation
- Person-centred care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Empathetic communication
Affiliations
- Bushcraft and outdoor pursuits
- International travel and food
- Historical fiction books
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Flight Paramedic
IPRS Aeromed
08.2022 - 08.2023
Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations IR(ME)R - Referrers Course Modules - Radiology Assessment
Royal United Hospital Bath
01.2019 - 01.2019
Emergency Practitioner (Band 6)
Wiltshire Health and Care
10.2018 - 11.2024
Responder Liaison Officer (volunteer)
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust
01.2008 - 12.2017
Specialist Paramedic (Band 6)
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
10.2007 - 02.2023
Emergency Care Practitioner Modular Professional Course - Pre-hospital Care
University of West of England
10.2007 - 10.2008
Staff Nurse (Band 5)
Kettering General Hospital
12.2006 - 09.2007
Nursing Officer
P&O Princess Cruises
11.2004 - 12.2005
Expedition Medic/Project Manager (volunteer)
Raleigh International
01.2004 - 03.2004
Staff Nurse (Band 5)
Emergency Department Westmorland General Hospital
12.2002 - 11.2004
Staff Nurse (D Grade)
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
10.2000 - 12.2002
BSc (Hons) - Nursing Studies (Adult)
University of Lancaster
/1996 - 07.2000
Foundation Degree in Science - Paramedic Practice
University of Worcester
Advanced Driving Course (D1) and Emergency Driving Course (D2) - Advanced and Emergency Driving
Institute of Health Care Development
Basic Surgical Skills and Emergency Procedures - Minor Surgery
The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
Patient Assessment and Clinical Reasoning (PACR) - Pre-hospital Care
University of West England
/2007 - 09.2008
Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) Practitioner Course - Staff Welfare
March on Stress
/2021 - 07.2021
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Provider Course - Emergency Trauma Care
South Western Ambulance Service Training Centre
The Accident and Emergency Radiology Course - Emergency Care Radiology
The Royal College of Radiologists
Resuscitation Council UK Immediate Life Support Instructors Course - Emergency Life Support
Resuscitation Council UK
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