Paramedic
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STARTING PAY£24,000 - £29,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM NURSING AND MIDWIFERY →
Paramedic
Paramedics are trained medical workers who race to emergencies and give life-saving care. They arrive first when someone calls 999, check what is wrong, treat the patient quickly, and get them to hospital safely. It is fast-paced, unpredictable work that saves lives.
This job holds up well against AI
AI cannot yet do much of what this job actually involves, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
Is this the only route?
This is the standard academic trajectory, but modern careers are highly flexible. You can often skip stagesby entering the industry with an advanced qualification (like a Master's or PhD), or pivot sideways from a related discipline.
0ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONUniversity DegreeUsually 3 to 4 years of full-time academic study, explicitly preparing you for the theoretical realities of the industry. Requires A-Levels, BTECs, or equivalent Level 3.-£82,470Avg. UK tuition & living
1FIRST STEPJunior ParamedicAs a junior paramedic, you will assist senior paramedics in emergency situations, gaining hands-on experience while developing your skills in patient assessment and care.£24,000 - £29,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level ParamedicIn this role, you will take on more responsibilities, including leading emergency responses and mentoring junior staff, while continuing to enhance your clinical skills.£32,000 - £40,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Paramedic/Team LeaderAt this level, you will oversee a team of paramedics, ensuring high standards of care and operational efficiency, while also contributing to training and development initiatives.£45,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Nursing (Adult) and LeadershipUniversity of Derby · DegreeGraduate Diploma in Mental Health NursingRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology · CertificateMNurs Learning Disability and Children'sUniversity of Chester · DegreeMaster of NursingAdelaide University · MasterMaster’s programme Veterinary NursingSwedish University of Agricultural Sciences · Master'sNursingUniversity of Salento · Laurea Triennale