Paramedics
Paramedics provide first aid and life support treatment in emergency situations and transport sick and injured people who require skilled treatment.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£46340
New workers start around £26570. Normal pay is £46340 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £68289.
Jobs
1415
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
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.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Active Listening
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Reading Comprehension
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Speaking
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Critical Thinking
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Monitoring
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Writing
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Active Learning
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Learning Strategies
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Mathematics
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Science
