Paramedic Jobs in the NHS

NHS paramedic posts are based primarily in ambulance services, responding to 999 and urgent calls. The role has expanded in recent years: paramedics now also work in GP surgeries, urgent treatment centres, emergency departments, and specialist teams such as HART and air ambulance. Posts start at Band 5, with specialist and advanced paramedic roles at Band 6-7.

30 live vacancies across 17 NHS employers · updated hourly

30

Open Positions

£34k - £109k

Salary Range

17

NHS Trusts

6

New This Week

Recent paramedic vacancies from this role hub, with employer, location, and closing-date context.

Planning a Paramedic job search in the NHS

Job Clerk tracks live paramedic vacancies across NHS employers so you can compare role level, employer mix, location, salary, contract type, and closing date before deciding where to spend time on an application.

There are currently 30 live paramedic roles across 17 NHS employers in this index. Use the band and city links below to move from the broad profession market into pages with tighter salary, seniority, and local employer context.

Recent salary data for paramedic roles ranges from about £34,428 to £108,814 per year, depending on band, employer, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.

Evidence to prepare

  • Autonomous clinical decision-making including conveyance decisions
  • Advanced assessment: 12-lead ECG interpretation, trauma triage, medical emergencies
  • Drug administration including controlled drugs and patient group directions
  • Safeguarding referrals and mental health crisis assessment

Common requirements

  • HCPC registration as a paramedic
  • Category C1 driving licence (for frontline ambulance roles)
  • Advanced life support and pre-hospital trauma certification
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification (for advanced or primary care roles)

Employer mix

Recent listings include employers such as Vaccination UK, South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, Practice Plus Group, and Primary Care Careers. Check each source advert for person-spec wording and early-close warnings.

Where Paramedic Jobs Are Hiring Right Now

Wednesbury, London4 jobs
Portsmouth, South East2 jobs
Ormskirk, South East2 jobs
Thorpe le Soken, East of England2 jobs
PORT TALBOT, Cardiff1 jobs
Bristol, London1 jobs
Bellyeoman Surgery, East of Scotland1 jobs
Stafford, South East1 jobs
Gateshead, North East and Yorkshire1 jobs
Aylesbury, South East1 jobs
Gatwick, South East1 jobs
Crawley, South East1 jobs

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