Mike Southworth

Clinical Lead, HEMS CCP & ACP, Lynas Clinical Safety Limited, North West Air Ambulance and North West Ambulance Service

Mike Southworth is a highly experienced paramedic, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, and the founder of Lynas Clinical Safety Limited, a service dedicated to providing remote clinical advice and governance support to healthcare organizations. With over a decade of experience, he has worked in a variety of settings, including pre-hospital critical care, urgent care, and humanitarian disaster response with organizations like UK-Med.

As a HEMS Critical Care Paramedic with the North West Air Ambulance and a Paramedic Expert Witness, Mike offers unique insights into clinical decision-making under pressure and the legal complexities of paramedicine. His master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice and his status as an independent prescriber underscore his commitment to advancing the profession. Mike is a passionate advocate for continuous professional development and for fostering a culture of empowerment and safety within healthcare. He believes in promoting shared decision-making to develop confident, "expert generalist" clinicians