Newly Qualified Paramedic (Provisional C1)

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Newly Qualified Paramedic (Provisional C1) The closing date is 22 October 2026 Apply for this job 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 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: 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 registration by 16 November 2026 . Hold a provisional C1 driving licence at the time of application. Be available to commence training at Dockside Education Centre on either: 4 January 2027 , or 15 and 22 February 2027 . 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: Work within your scope of practice and professional competence, seeking clinical advice and support when required. Deliver high-quality patient care in line with Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines. Assess, treat and appropriately refer patients using established care pathways. Reduce inappropriate demand on emergency services by supporting access to alternative healthcare services where appropriate. Work collaboratively across professional boundaries to support the delivery of urgent and emergency care. Contribute to the delivery of a flexible and responsive ambulance service for the people of London. About us 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: £2,500 Skills Incentive for eligible applicants holding both a full C1 licence and recognised Emergency Response (Blue Light) Driving Qualification. 4-week classroom-based induction programme. 300 hours of supervised operational placement. 4-week emergency response driving course for colleagues who do not already hold a recognised Emergency Blu