Graduate Paramedic (Full C1)

Job summary

Based in one of the world's most vibrant, diverse and exciting cities, it's no surprise that London Ambulance Service is the UK's busiest ambulance service. Our Paramedics see all walks of London life, providing outstanding patient care in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

We are recruiting Graduate Paramedics to join courses commencing on 9 November 2026 and 23 November 2026.

As a Graduate Paramedic with London Ambulance Service, you will begin your career with a comprehensive clinical induction programme, supported operational experience and access to a well-established development pathway designed to help you thrive as a healthcare professional.

£2,500 Skills Incentive Available

To support the recruitment of skilled clinicians, eligible applicants who hold both:

• A full C1 driving licence; and
• An LAS recognised Emergency Response (Blue Light) Driving Qualification

at the time of application may be eligible to receive a one-off Skills Incentive payment of £2,500.

This incentive recognises the valuable skills and experience these candidates bring to the Service and supports their rapid deployment into operational roles. Terms and conditions apply.

To apply you must:

• Be HCPC registered or expected to receive HCPC registration by 11 October 2026.
• Hold a full C1 driving licence at the time of application.
• Be available to commence training at Dockside Education Centre on either: 9 November 2026, or23 November 2026.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates will be placed onto a dedicated Overlay Roster for a minimum period of 12 months.

The Overlay Roster has been designed to support operational resilience across London and provides additional workforce capacity where demand is highest. As a result, the roster will contain a higher proportion of unsocial hours than standard operational rosters.

Applications to move from the Overlay Roster through flexible working or reasonable adjustment processes will be considered centrally and balanced against operational requirements at the time.

As a Graduate Paramedic, you will:

• Work within your scope of practice and professional competence, seeking clinical advice and support when required.
• Deliver high-quality patient care in line with Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Assess, treat and appropriately refer patients using established care pathways.
• Reduce inappropriate demand on emergency services by supporting access to alternative healthcare services where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively across professional boundaries to support the delivery of urgent and emergency care.
• Contribute to the delivery of a flexible and responsive ambulance service for the people of London.

About us

Joining London Ambulance Service offers an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical career within one of the largest and most complex ambulance services in the world.

We offer:

• £2,500 Skills Incentive for eligible applicants holding both a full C1 licence and recognised Emergency Response (Blue Light) Driving Qualification.
• 4-week classroom-based induction programme.
• 300 hours of supervised operational placement.
• 4-week emergency response driving course for colleagues who do not already hold a recognised Emergency Blue Light Driving Qualification.
• Role-specific clinical induction and support.
• Protected learning and continued professional development opportunities.
• Access to individual learning accounts.
• Regular clinical updates and education programmes.
• A well-established and expanding clinical career pathway.
• Extensive hands-on clinical experience across London's diverse patient population.

Details

• Date posted: 07 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Per annum pro rata - Excluding HCAS
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 308-OL-NQP-14
• Job locations: Newham Dockside Education Centre, Newham, LONDON, Greater London, E16 2QU, United Kingdom, Brentford Education Centre, Unit 4 Brentside Business Park, BRENTFORD, Greater London, TW8 9DS, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Undertake paramedic duties as part of an operational crew, working within their scope of practice and in accordance with Trust policies, procedures, SOPs and clinical guidelines.
• Seek clinical advice and support whenever required and in accordance with Trust protocols.
• Maintain a continuous duty of care to patients, ensuring appropriate treatment, monitoring and assessment until patients are discharged, referred or handed over to another healthcare professional.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, relatives, colleagues, healthcare professionals and partner agencies.
• Demonstrate empathy, compassion and professionalism when supporting patients and families.
• Adhere to all clinical governance, medicines management and patient safety requirements.
• Complete all patient documentation accurately, including electronic patient records, in accordance with Information Governance standards.
• Maintain HCPC registration and comply with HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
• Develop and maintain a professional portfolio in line with the National Qualified Paramedic Framework.
• Participate in training, education and development activities identified through personal and professional development planning.
• Promote and uphold the Trust's values and behaviours in all interactions.
• Act as a positive ambassador for London Ambulance Service.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).