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Paramedic
Paramedics provide emergency care in ambulances and hospitals. You can enter via a BSc paramedic science degree, degree apprenticeship, or postgraduate route for existing healthcare staff. GCSE English and maths and science A-level or equivalent are typical. NHS pay bands apply.
Stages
- 1
GCSE choices
English, maths and science.
- 2
A-level or equivalent
Science subject or level 3 health qualification.
- 3
University or degree apprenticeship
Approved BSc paramedic science or apprenticeship.
- 4
Work experience
St John Ambulance or care volunteering.
- 5
Internships and insight
Clinical placements on the degree.
- 6
Graduate schemes
Registration with the HCPC as a paramedic.
- 7
First role
Band 6 paramedic after probation.
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Questions
Shift work?
Yes. Emergency ambulance roles run 24/7 rotas.
Where do entry requirements come from?
Health Careers publishes the baseline for this role. Always confirm on the live page before you apply.
Does Navigait list every vacancy for this path?
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