I started working for the charity in February 2018, however prior to this I served 28 years in the ambulance servicing and had the privilege of becoming one of the first HEMS Paramedics to fly on board Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance back in 2007 – a role I held until I moved back to land ambulances in 2015.
My current role is managing the HEMS Support Team. Between us we are responsible for looking after the day-to-day running of the Airbase and ensuring that it’s mission ready.
The job involves ordering, controlling and maintaining medical consumables and devices, arranging servicing and maintenance of our three response cars, ordering staff uniform and equipment.
I love my job with HIOWAA. I enjoy the challenges and not knowing what each day will bring. I work with an incredible and dedicated team of people who ensure we’re there when people need us the most.
Several years ago I took part in ‘Recycle the Island’, a 50-mile cycle ride around the Isle of Wight. Despite all the training it still didn’t prepare for how difficult the challenge would be, but I was very proud to complete it and raise money for HIOWAA. I have also abseiled down the Spinnaker Tower.
