GARETH DAVIES
Gareth was born and raised on The Isle of Man. He had an early love of motor sport and often followed ambulances to scenes of accidents. He completed his A-levels then enrolled and was accepted into Sheffield Medical School. He believed a smaller medical school would enable him to receive more attention from professors and give him greater access to the facilities. He gained experience from making general house calls and check-ups for the elderly and disabled in the community.
First career decision
Gareth chose to take a classic medical career path to become a surgeon. After receiving his title he began a quest to use his abilities and credentials to work in a paramedic capacity. His goal was to give patients medical intervention at the roadside, otherwise known as pre-hospital care.
The turning point
Gareth saw an opportunity to join HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) for Barts Royal London Hospital. He also runs the Accident and Emergency deparment in three hospitals and drives a fast-response ambulance to emergencies.
Conflict: the major and the minor
As a young man, Gareth's area of study didn't exist. During his final exams, he thought he had failed and was in despair, but he pulled through. On attempting to receive his first medical post, he was deemed too over-qualified and was passed-over for the job. Gareth's decision to use his surgical qualification and practice pre-hospital medicine was considered a risky and possible career-ending endeavour. During his HEMS interview his enthusiasm for the newly backed government programme secured him the position as lead doctor of the flight crew.
Resolution
Gareth has successfully decreased NHS patient waiting times based on his controversial new programme. Gareth also confronts the many psychological obstacles to overcome working in a profession where life and death decisions are made. There is a great sense of accomplishment being a doctor and much of the emotional reward comes from understanding how important the job is.
Background Information
Some figures from the film- HEMS treats over 1000 patients a year
- HEMS has been operating for over 15 years
- Gareth earns £70,000 a year
Gareth was born and raised on The Isle of Man. He had an early love of motor sport and often followed ambulances to scenes of accidents. He completed his A-levels then enrolled and was accepted into Sheffield Medical School. He believed a smaller medical school would enable him to receive more attention from professors and give him greater access to the facilities. He gained experience from making general house calls and check-ups for the elderly and disabled in the community.
First career decision
Gareth chose to take a classic medical career path to become a surgeon. After receiving his title he began a quest to use his abilities and credentials to work in a paramedic capacity. His goal was to give patients medical intervention at the roadside, otherwise known as pre-hospital care.
The turning point
Gareth saw an opportunity to join HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) for Barts Royal London Hospital. He also runs the Accident and Emergency deparment in three hospitals and drives a fast-response ambulance to emergencies.
Conflict: the major and the minor
As a young man, Gareth's area of study didn't exist. During his final exams, he thought he had failed and was in despair, but he pulled through. On attempting to receive his first medical post, he was deemed too over-qualified and was passed-over for the job. Gareth's decision to use his surgical qualification and practice pre-hospital medicine was considered a risky and possible career-ending endeavour. During his HEMS interview his enthusiasm for the newly backed government programme secured him the position as lead doctor of the flight crew.
Resolution
Gareth has successfully decreased NHS patient waiting times based on his controversial new programme. Gareth also confronts the many psychological obstacles to overcome working in a profession where life and death decisions are made. There is a great sense of accomplishment being a doctor and much of the emotional reward comes from understanding how important the job is.
