Graduate Paramedic (Full C1)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for Graduate Paramedics to join the London Ambulance Service, providing outstanding patient care in a fast-paced environment. You will undergo a comprehensive clinical induction and work on an Overlay Roster, which includes a higher proportion of unsocial hours. The position involves delivering high-quality patient care, assessing and treating patients, and contributing to a responsive ambulance service for London. An incentive payment is available for eligible applicants with a full C1 driving licence and an Emergency Response driving qualification.
Essential criteria
- Be a paramedicine graduate or due to complete a paramedicine degree by 30 September 2026.
- Be HCPC registered or expected to receive HCPC registration by 11 October 2026.
- Hold a current Category B driving licence with no more than three penalty points.
- 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, or 23 November 2026.
- Up to date continuing professional development portfolio
- Knowledge and Skills
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Personal Abilities
Desirable criteria
- Adhere to the Trust values and behaviours
- Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
- Be a paramedicine graduate or due to complete a paramedicine degree by 30 September 2026.
- Be HCPC registered or expected to receive HCPC registration by 11 October 2026.
- Hold a current Category B driving licence with no more than three penalty points.
- 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, or 23 November 2026.
- Up to date continuing professional development portfolio
- Knowledge and Skills
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Personal Abilities
- Adhere to the Trust values and behaviours
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Graduate Paramedic (Full C1)
The closing date is 16 September 2026
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 registrat
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