Rich Smith

Experience

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  Royal Navy

  May 1986 - Jan 2000

  An Aircraft Controller is the critical link between the aircraft and its base, whether that’s a ship at sea or Royal Naval Air Station on land. Aircraft Controllers are involved in the mission at every stage, from pre-flight planning and briefing to launch and recovery. Main role was utilising radar systems to provide safe tactical control of rotary and fixed wing aircraft, and taking positive radar control of aircraft to assist with safe approach and landing in the event of bad weather or other aircraft emergencies. Show less

  • Petty Officer Aircraft Controller

    Aug 1994 - Jan 2000

  • Naval Airman Aircraft Handler

    May 1986 - Aug 1994
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  Freelance/ Self employed

  Aug 2000 - Oct 2002

  Close Protection Operative

  Initially trained by TASK International I worked for a foreign diplomat as a close protection operative in London for just over two years. Dealing with all aspects of residential security I was also involved with the day to day personal security of the principle and his family whilst outside of their residence.

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  South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

  Mar 2003 - Aug 2022

  Team Leader & USAR Faculty Lead with South Western Ambulance's Hazardous Area Response Team. Responsible for the decision making and coordination of HART Operatives at any incident. Co-ordination with other emergency service colleagues. Ensuring that the highest level of patient care is delivered in accordance with the procedures issued by the Trust in order to maintain personal safety and that of colleagues and casualties. Providing a patient focused delivery of care, treatment and safe transport for emergency and non emergency patients in a clinically safe and professional environment, utilising enhanced skills and regulated best practise when required to do so, adhering at all times to the policies and standards inherent within the Southwestern Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust

  • Paramedic

    Sept 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Hazardous Area Response Team Leader Paramedic

    Sept 2011 - Sept 2020

  • Paramedic

    Mar 2003 - Sept 2011
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  Ascenti

  Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  Disability Analyst
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  Care & Custody, A Mitie Company

  Dec 2022 - now

  Custody Paramedic