Paramedic
10AI EXPOSURE TODAY10
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST50%
NOT A FORECAST50%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£24,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Paramedic
Paramedics are the first to arrive when someone has a medical emergency. They give life-saving treatment on the spot and in ambulances, then take patients to hospital for more care.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (10), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
NHS Ambulance ServiceThe NHS is the largest employer of paramedics in the UK, offering extensive training and career development opportunities.
St John AmbulanceA leading charity providing first aid and ambulance services, known for its commitment to community health and volunteerism.
London Ambulance ServiceOne of the largest ambulance services in the world, offering diverse career paths and advanced training.West Midlands Ambulance ServiceKnown for its innovative approach to emergency care and commitment to staff development.East Midlands Ambulance ServiceOffers a supportive environment for paramedics, with a focus on professional growth and community service.