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Paramedics

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

Daily Tasks

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

£29,034

Entry Level Salary

£42,870.04

Average Salary

£63,554.68

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

128

Past two years

64

This year

449

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 1

5%

Level 2

10%

Level 3

14%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

30%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

40%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

1%

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