Andy Hitt

A career spanning over 32 years began as a member of Patient Transport Services and grew into a seasoned Critical Care Paramedic. As a paramedic, interest in cardiology and resuscitation soon led to the position of clinical lead for cardiology & resuscitation in the Trust. Achievements in this area conquered illusive clinical targets and positively influenced the treatment and outcomes of many patients. 18 years as a Critical Care Paramedic have culminated in a calm, confident, competent and compassionate clinician.

Critical Care Paramedic at SECAmb NHS Trust (2008-01 – Present)

Advanced paramedic role providing specialist care to high acuity trauma and medical patients (inc. paeds & obstetrics). Purposeful tasking to critical incidents means working closely with Air Ambulance services, Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART) and other pre-hospital specialities. A significant proportion of work comes from crews requesting enhanced care clinicians from the scene of complex incidents.

• Provide specialist care to high acuity trauma and medical patients
• Work with Air Ambulance services and Hazardous Area Response Teams
• Manage complex pre-hospital incidents
• Clinical lead for cardiology and resuscitation initiatives

Chief Executive Officer at Lone Med Ltd (2017-01 – 2023-01)

Providing an innovative approach to providing Paramedic services to private and corporate clients. Services included medical cover for film sets, music venues, and sports events. Lone Med also provided first aid training and one to one care for clients.

• Provided medical cover for film sets, music venues, and sports events
• Delivered first aid training services
• Provided one-to-one care for clients
• Managed innovative paramedic service delivery to private sector

Clinical Team Leader at SECAmb NHS Trust (2004-05 – 2008-01)

Line manager to team of approximately 15 front line staff, including paramedics, technicians & students. Attendance management, clinical & professional development of staff (including Professional Development Plans), trainee inductions, complaints and disciplinaries.

• Managed team of approximately 15 front line staff
• Oversaw attendance management and staff discipline
• Developed clinical and professional development programs
• Managed trainee inductions
• Handled complaints and disciplinary procedures

Paramedic (Rapid Response Unit) at SECAmb NHS Trust (2001-01 – 2005-01)

Lone working; scene management; dealing with high acuity calls as lone responder.

• Worked as lone responder to high acuity calls
• Managed complex scenes independently
• Provided rapid response paramedic care

Paramedic at SECAmb NHS Trust (2000-04 – 2001-01)

Paramedic role with SECAmb NHS Trust

Master of Science in Advanced Paramedic Practice (Critical Care) – University of Hertfordshire (2008-09 – 2013-06)