Paramedics provide life-saving clinical care in the community. They are dispatched by our Emergency Operations Centre (control room) to respond to 999 calls across the region.
Paramedics are trained to deliver treatment and care to patients in their time of greatest need. In an emergency, paramedics will use specialised equipment, such as defibrillators (which can restore the heart’s rhythm). They can also administer oxygen and drugs to support the patient's recovery.
Paramedics work in a crew or solo, and often work closely with the police and fire services. They deal with a range of different patients, injuries, and medical conditions every day.
Have a relevant qualification, such as BSc Paramedic Science or BSc Paramedic Practice.
Meet the standards of proficiency as set by the HCPC.
Pass an occupational health assessment (exposure prone procedures level).
Have a satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
Have the C1 category on your driving licence and pass an emergency driving course (a nationally-awarded qualification recognised by all ambulance services across the UK).
Be committed to providing excellent healthcare and enjoy working with people.
Have excellent communication skills.
Have knowledge and experience of paramedical science and have an understanding of the evidence-based research informing the profession.
Be confident to act as a lead clinician whilst being an effective team member and supporting more junior clinicians.
Detailed requirements are provided in the job description. Find out more about the skills required of a paramedic on the HCPC website.
We are always recruiting Qualified Paramedics. If you are a Qualified Paramedic and interested in a career at EMAS, please contact our Recruitment Team: recruitmentteam@emas.nhs.uk
We advertise Newly Qualified Paramedic roles when vacancies are available.
Recently-graduated paramedics are employed as Newly Qualified Paramedics (NQP).
The NQP programme lasts for 24 months after qualifying.
EMAS provides additional support, development, and supervision during this period.
Upon completion of the NQP period, you will progress to a Band 6 Paramedic and act as a lead clinician while supporting other staff (such as students) and directing care.
Qualified Paramedics have a range of options for career development at EMAS, including within our:
Clinical Assessment Team (based in our Emergency Operations Centre).
Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and operational leadership teams.
Teams of Specialist or Advanced Paramedics.
Train to be a Paramedic
Many paramedics have a BSc (Hons) degree in Paramedic Science or Paramedic Practice.
EMAS provides placements for students enrolled on Paramedic Science or Paramedic Practice courses at universities in the East Midlands:
All university applications must be made via UCAS. Enquiries should be directed to the university.
This route enables Ambulance Technicians employed by EMAS to complete further training to qualify as a paramedic. Vacancies are advertised internally to EMAS staff.
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"I work with a really good team who are all supportive of each other. When you spend 12-plus hours with someone, multiple days a week, you get to know your crewmates on a personal level.
There are always opportunities to learn more - I've decided to return to university and have secured funding through EMAS to support me."
Kayley Reading - Paramedic
"I love the fact that I’ve been able to progress in my career at EMAS and be out on the road with fellow crews responding to patients in the community. From my experiences of EMAS, I would say that the common thread throughout the organisation is everyone playing their part to ensure our patients receive high-quality care at the right time and right place."
