SOC 2020 · 2255
Paramedics
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Eligible
This occupation appears on Appendix Skilled Occupations.
Salary floor
£41,700
The higher of the going rate and the general threshold.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
Salary the job must pay
A Skilled Worker job must pay at least the higher of the general threshold and the going rate for its occupation code.
Going rate (standard)
—
General threshold
£41,700
Visa thresholds from
Minimum for this role
£41,700
Home Office going rates from
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
- General threshold£41,700
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £37,665 |
| 25th | £45,499 |
| 50th | £53,818 |
| 75th | £60,860 |
| General threshold | £41,700 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £37,665 | £45,499 | £53,818 | £60,860 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £54,220 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £51,670 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £60,797 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £44,219 | — | — |
| Scotland 2025 |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Paramedics provide first aid and life support treatment in emergency situations and transport sick and injured people who require skilled treatment.
Typical tasks
drives ambulance or accompanies driver to respond to calls for assistance at accidents, emergencies and other incidents
assesses the nature of injuries, provides first aid treatment and ascertains appropriate method of conveying patient
resuscitates and/or stabilises patient using relevant techniques, equipment and drugs
transports and accompanies patients who either require or potentially require skilled treatment whilst travelling
briefs other medical staff when handing over the patient, and completes patient report forms describing the patient’s condition and any treatment provided
Entry routes and qualifications
Entry is via a student paramedic position with an ambulance service trust or completion of an approved full-time university course in paramedical science. Qualification requirements for entry to university courses vary (GCSEs, A levels or equivalent). A full, manual driving licence (with appropriate classifications) is required. Paramedics working in the NHS must be registered with the Health Professions Council.