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Jamie Pattison is an experienced Paramedic and adventure athlete specialising in pre-hospital care in remote, cold, and high-consequence environments. He joined Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team as Medical Officer at the age of 23 and now serves as Team Leader, leading teams that deliver advanced pre-hospital care in some of the UK’s most demanding terrain. Under his leadership, the team’s medical capability evolved significantly, with their response during the COVID-19 pandemic recognised through a national award for innovation and operational excellence. A self-described chionophile and proud Geordie, Jamie’s professional and personal focus lies in cold and mountainous environments. His expedition background includes work across Greenland, Australia, and other remote regions, providing medical support to film crews, scientific teams, and expeditions. In 2016, he was part of the winning team in the Iceman Polar Race, one of the world’s most extreme cold-weather endurance events. Jamie trained as a paramedic with the North East Ambulance Service before joining the Scottish Ambulance Service Special Operations Response Team (SORT), providing specialist medical and rescue capability across the north of Scotland. He currently works as a Winch Paramedic with Bristow Helicopters / HM Coastguard, delivering frontline UK Search and Rescue (UKSAR) helicopter medical care. Combining operational leadership, expedition medicine, and aviation SAR experience, Jamie brings a practical, evidence-based perspective on delivering high-performance medical care in extreme and austere environments.
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