Newly Qualified Paramedic (Provisional C1)
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2255 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE LTD is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE LTD assigned 112 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2255 jobs, according to the Home Office.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2255 Paramedics Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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 4 January 2027 and 15 and 22 February 2027.
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:
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will be placed onto a dedicated Overlay Roster for a minimum period of 12 months.
The Overlay Roster has been designed to support operational resilience across London and provides additional workforce capacity where demand is highest. As a result, the roster will contain a higher proportion of unsocial hours than standard operational rosters.
Applications to move from the Overlay Roster through flexible working or reasonable adjustment processes will be considered centrally and balanced against operational requirements at the time.
As a Graduate Paramedic, you will:
Person specification
Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
Essential
- 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 16 November 2026
- Hold a current Category B driving licence with no more than three penalty points.
- Hold a provisional C1 driving licence at the time of application.
Experience
Essential
- Provisional C1 Driving licence
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Personal Abilities
Desirable
- Adhere to the Trust values and behaviours
About the employer
Joining London Ambulance Service offers an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical career within one of the largest and most complex ambulance services in the world.
We offer:
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Where this offer sits in the market
Paramedics (SOC 2255) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~36k in sample- Middle half £36,400–48,464
- Median £41,548
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE LTD holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE LTD assigned 112 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2255 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.