Paramedic Jobs UK
Discover top paramedic opportunities across the UK with Quad Recruitment. We connect skilled paramedics with NHS trusts, private ambulance services, and innovative healthcare providers. Whether you are seeking full-time, part-time, or locum positions, our extensive network ensures you can advance your career in a way that suits your skills and lifestyle.
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What is a Paramedic?
Paramedics provide critical pre-hospital care and emergency medical support. They assess, treat, and stabilise patients in urgent situations, often working on ambulances, rapid response vehicles, or in community care settings. Paramedics play a vital role in saving lives, supporting patients in crisis, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective healthcare delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
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Assessing and managing medical emergencies
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Administering medications and treatments under protocol
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Transporting patients safely to appropriate care facilities
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Recording patient information and communicating with healthcare teams
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Providing advice and support in community care and telemedicine settings
Looking to Hire an Allied Health Professional?
Quad Recruitment partners with hospitals, clinics, community health services, and private healthcare providers to deliver highly qualified AHPs quickly and compliantly. Whether you need permanent staff, locums, or temporary cover, our sector-specific expertise and nationwide network make recruitment easy, reliable, and stress-free.
Why Partner with Quad Recruitment for Paramedic Staffing?
Industry-Specific Expertise
Our team understands the unique challenges of paramedic recruitment, including NHS frameworks, private ambulance services, and emergency care demands.
Access to Ready Talent
We maintain a nationwide network of fully qualified paramedics, enabling you to fill permanent, locum, and specialist roles quickly with the right candidates.
Compliance-Driven Recruitment
Every paramedic we supply is fully vetted and HCPC-registered, ensuring regulatory compliance and high professional standards.
Fast, Scalable Hiring Options
Whether you need one paramedic or a team for a large project, our recruitment solutions scale to meet your organisation’s operational needs efficiently.
Trusted by the Paramedic Employers Nationwide
At Quad Recruitment, we proudly support a wide range of healthcare employers, from NHS ambulance services to private emergency care providers and digital health platforms. Our recruitment solutions are tailored to meet your unique goals, whether you are expanding clinical operations or seeking highly specialised paramedic talent.
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NHS ambulance services and emergency departments
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Private ambulance and rapid response providers
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Community and urgent care teams
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Remote and telemedicine emergency support
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Medical device and emergency care technology companies
Paramedic Careers with Quad Recruitment
NHS Opportunities
Work in ambulance trusts, A&E departments, rapid response teams, and community urgent care. Roles include:
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Emergency Care Paramedic
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Critical Care Paramedic
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Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
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NHS Ambulance Trust Team Leader
Gain experience across a variety of emergency and community care settings.
Private Sector Roles
Join private ambulance companies, event medical teams, or corporate health providers. Positions include:
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Private Ambulance Paramedic
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Event Medic and First Responder
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Corporate Health Paramedic
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Medical Transport Specialist
Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and diverse working environments.
Locum Positions
Take on short-term assignments across the UK, including:
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Locum Paramedic
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Night Shift or Weekend Paramedic
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Mobile Emergency Response Paramedic
Benefit from variety, high daily rates, and the chance to develop your skills.
Specialised Roles
Advance your career in critical care and niche areas:
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Paediatric Emergency Paramedic
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Air Ambulance Paramedic
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Remote or Rural Emergency Paramedic
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Tactical or Hazardous Environment Paramedic
Gain experience in highly specialised clinical areas and enhance your professional portfolio.
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Frequently Asked Questions- Paramedics
What qualifications do I need to work as a paramedic in the UK?
To practise as a paramedic, you must complete an approved degree in paramedic science and register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Some employers may also consider candidates who trained overseas, provided their qualifications meet UK standards.
Can I move from another healthcare role into paramedic practice?
Career switches into paramedicine are possible, but you must complete the required HCPC-approved training. If you are already in healthcare, your experience may help strengthen your application and fast-track your progression.
Do you offer locum paramedic opportunities?
Yes. We place paramedics in short-term locum contracts across the UK. These roles are ideal if you want flexibility, variety, and competitive daily rates while gaining experience in different clinical environments.
What career progression routes are available for paramedics?
Paramedics can progress into advanced or specialist roles, including critical care, paediatrics, or community urgent care. Others move into leadership positions such as clinical team leader, education and training, or management.
Do you recruit newly qualified paramedics?
Yes. We support both newly qualified and experienced paramedics. Many NHS trusts and private providers are keen to offer structured preceptorships and development pathways for those starting their careers.
What types of employers do you work with?
We recruit paramedics into a wide range of settings, including NHS ambulance trusts, private ambulance providers, A&E departments, urgent care centres, event medical services, and specialist rapid response units.
What is the typical salary for paramedics in the UK
Salaries vary depending on experience, location, and sector. NHS band 5 paramedics usually start around £28,000–£30,000 per year, with opportunities to progress into higher bands. Private sector and locum work can offer higher rates.
How can employers benefit from using Quad Recruitment to hire paramedics?
We provide fast, compliant, and reliable recruitment solutions, ensuring employers connect with qualified paramedics who are the right clinical and cultural fit. Our network spans both permanent hires and flexible locum cover.
Looking to hire a Paramedic? Or looking for a new paramedic job?
Whether you’re scaling your paramedic team or searching for your next role, we’re ready to support you with market insight, top-tier talent, and fast, effective results.