£47,840
Average Annual Pay
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
38
Average Weekly Hours
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2019
2.17%
Unemployment Rate
Labour Force Survey 2020
Future employment projections (Working Futures UK)
Description
Paramedics provide first aid and life support treatment in emergency situations and transport sick and injured people who require skilled treatment.
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.Typical tasks
- 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.
Common job titles
Technician, paramedic
Paramedic
Paramedic-ECP
Practitioner, care, emergency
Paramedic, ambulance
Education background
Destination of Leavers survey, supplied by the Higher Education Statistics.
Compare Paramedics with other careers
57/355
Ranked 57th out of 355 careers for highest average pay.
147/355
Ranked 147th out of 355 careers for the longest hours.
214/355
Ranked 214th out of 355 careers for highest unemployment rate.
Top industries: Paramedics
Working Futures UK
Employment type
Gender breakdown
£880
Female average weekly pay
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
£940
Male average weekly pay
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
273/350
Gender pay gap ranking
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
Compare the Gender Pay Gap for Paramedics with other careers.
Average weekly pay by age and gender: Paramedics
Pay change between years
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