Paramedics

£47,971

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

38 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

2.17%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Paramedics

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3213

Paramedics provide first aid and life support treatment in emergency situations and transport sick and injured people who require skilled treatment.

Common tasks include:

drives ambulance or accompanies driver to respond to calls for assistance at accidents, emergencies and other incidents;
assesses the nature of injuries, provides first aid treatment and ascertains appropriate method of conveying patient;
resuscitates and/or stabilises patient using relevant techniques, equipment and drugs;
transports and accompanies patients who either require or potentially require skilled treatment whilst travelling;
briefs other medical staff when handing over the patient, and completes patient report forms describing the patient’s condition and any treatment provided.

Qualifications

Entry is via a student paramedic position with an ambulance service trust or completion of an approved full-time university course in paramedical science. Qualification requirements for entry to university courses vary (GCSEs, A levels or equivalent). A full, manual driving licence (with appropriate classifications) is required. Paramedics working in the NHS must be registered with the Health Professions Council.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Paramedics

Regional employment: Paramedics

Future employment: Paramedics

Top 12 industries: Paramedics

Alternative & related job titles: Paramedics

Technician, paramedic Paramedic Paramedic-ECP Practitioner, care, emergency Paramedic, ambulance

Equality focus: Paramedics

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