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Entry level
£29,970 (Band 5, AfC 2024/25)
Mid-career (typical)
£29.9k – £46k
Senior / lead
£38k – £46k+ (Band 6 / 7 Advanced Paramedic)
What you'll do
A day in the life
- Respond to 999 calls
- Assess patients at scene
- Administer emergency treatment
- Transport patients to hospital
- Complete detailed patient records
The path
Your career roadmap
Every milestone from school to senior. Track progress as you complete each stage.
- 12 yrs
GCSEs
educationEnglish, Maths, Science.
- 21–2 yrs
A-Levels / Access
educationBiology preferred.
- 33 yrs
BSc Paramedic Science
qualificationIncludes placements with an ambulance trust.
- 4—
HCPC Registration
certificationRequired to practise.
- 52 yrs
Newly Qualified Paramedic
rolePreceptorship on the road.
- 62–3 yrs
Paramedic (Band 6)
roleFully autonomous practice.
- 73+ yrs
Specialist Paramedic
roleCritical care, urgent care, etc.
- 85+ yrs
Advanced Paramedic
roleConsultant-level clinical leadership.
What you need
Skills you'll build
Clinical assessmentCalm under pressureCommunicationDrivingTeamwork
Qualifications
- GCSEs
- A-Levels or Access
- BSc Paramedic Science
Certifications
- HCPC Registration
- Blue Light Driving
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