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Discover – What can I do with my degree?

You could begin by researching roles directly related to your paramedicine degree such as ambulance trust paramedic, prison services paramedic or primary care paramedic. However, you can also explore careers that don’t directly relate to your degree. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree discipline?

Career options in paramedicine

Find out more at College of Paramedics

Other careers in the healthcare sector

Find out more at Prospects.ac.uk

Explore the career paths of other EHU paramedic graduates

Be inspired and build your network

Need help deciding?

View our career discovery tools to begin your career planning journey and plan for your future. 

Develop – Developing skills and experience

If you already have a clear career idea, the next step will be to develop your skills and experience to build your confidence and increase your knowledge. You probably already have some relevant experience but you might want to consider part-time work or volunteering to increase your chances of gaining graduate employment after completing your degree. It’s also a great way to try-out settings to see what you enjoy and if it’s a good fit for you.

What skills do I need?

Find out more about our graduate attributes and the skills graduate employers look for

How can I develop my skills?

Ways you can develop your skills and enhance your employability offer to future employers

How can I gain experience?

Information about placements, volunteering and work-based learning

Compete – Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study

When you know what you want to do and you’re ready to apply, we have all the tools, tips and advice right here. You can also use this information to help you if you’re at an earlier stage of your career thinking and are applying for part-time work or work placements.

Complete this short online learning module to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results. Then search and apply for all opportunities on our vacancy portal.

Online learning pathway – Job SearchingFind opportunities on our vacancy portal

Your go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.

CV and application adviceOnline learning pathway – Making applicationsReview your CV online using CareerSet

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips or follow our online self-led learning pathway.

Interview adviceOnline learning pathway – interviews and assessments

Practice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.

Practice online tests at Graduates FirstPractice interviews at Shortlist MeBook a mock interview

How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.

Our top tips and adviceComplete our online learning pathway – Postgraduate study

Live opportunities

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to Paramedic students. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.

  • Microbiology Observational Placement (Short-Term) – Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
    Closing Date: 01/04/2025Location: England – North West.Role title: Microbiology Observational Placement (Short-Term)Organisation: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustLocation: Whiston Hospital, PrescotSalary: UnpaidStart/end date: TBCEmployer ProfileOur Pathology service provides diagnostic information to patients and clinicians in the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as well as the surrounding community. All laboratories […]
  • Teacher of Health & Social Care/T-Level Health Adult Nursing – Runshaw College
    Closing Date: 28/03/2025Location: England – North West.TEACHER OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE/T-LEVEL HEALTH ADULT NURSING (Full Time and Fractional hours available) – REF 250381 Up to £48,309 p.a.                                                                                            Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, a friendly and supportive […]
  • Teacher of Health & Social Care/Early Years Education & Care (0.6) – Runshaw College
    Closing Date: 28/03/2025Location: England – North West.TEACHER OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE/EARLY YEARS EDUCATION AND CARE (0.6) REF – 250382 Up to £28,985 p.a. (FTE up to £48,309 p.a.) 22.2 hours per week Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding […]
  • Creative Practitioner (Musician) – HARTS (Hospital Arts Liverpool)
    Closing Date: 29/05/2025Location: England – North West.HARTS aims to regularly organise events for staff, patients and their relatives around LUHFT sites, mainly based at Aintree Hospital. A wide spectrum of activities take place – from art exhibitions to performing arts. HARTS has three core objectives:  1) Improving the Patient Experience  2) Enhancing […]
  • Creative Practitioner (Actor) – HARTS (Hospital Arts Liverpool)
    Closing Date: 29/05/2025Location: England – North West.HARTS aims to regularly organise events for staff, patients and their relatives around LUHFT sites, mainly based at Aintree Hospital. A wide spectrum of activities take place – from art exhibitions to performing arts. HARTS has three core objectives:  1) Improving the Patient Experience  2) Enhancing […]
  • Creative Practitioner (Dancer) – HARTS (Hospital Arts Liverpool)
    Closing Date: 29/05/2025Location: England – North West.HARTS aims to regularly organise events for staff, patients and their relatives around LUHFT sites, mainly based at Aintree Hospital. A wide spectrum of activities take place – from art exhibitions to performing arts. HARTS has three core objectives:  1) Improving the Patient Experience  2) Enhancing […]
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse – Insignia Global Partners
    Closing Date: 31/05/2025Location: UK Nationwide.Insignia Global Partners are passionate about our work and take great pride in ensuring that we introduce the right people with the relevant experience.  We currently have opportunities across the U.K. for Mental Health Nurses who have completely post graduate studies. Requirements for the role include: Valid NMC registration […]
  • Software Developer – 12 Month Sandwich Placement – The Walton Centre
    Closing Date: 30/04/2025Location: England – North West.We have several exciting opportunities for student placements this year at the Walton Centre Foundation Trust. We are a busy specialist NHS Trust providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services. These placement roles will be an integral part of the IT development team working […]
  • Residential Support Worker – Helpful Investments
    Closing Date: 07/09/2025Location: England – North West.Pay -£13.10 per hour- Bank Staff Shift pattern- Zero Hour Contract We are looking for Residential Support Workers to join our team at Helpful Investments. As a Residential Support Worker, you will be responsible for helping to provide our high-quality therapeutic care to young people as part […]
  • Newly Qualified Nurses – Leeds Health and Care Academy
    Closing Date: 26/03/2025Location: England – Yorkshire and the Humber.Leeds Health and Care partners have come together to host a Team Leeds webinar to inspire and inform our next generation of Nurses.    An introduction to Team Leeds    In Leeds we recognise that our health and care system will only work effectively […]
  • Volunteer Befriender – Parkhaven Trust
    Closing Date: 26/12/2025Location: England – North West.Are you; warm, friendly and empathic? Then we need you! We are looking for volunteers to visit with and chat to our clients at our range of care services in Maghull. Either meeting and chatting with a group, or one-on-one. Parkhaven Trust is a charitable not-for-profit […]
  • COMMUNITY SUPPORT BEFRIENDERS – WEST LANCASHIRE – Lancashire Volunteer Partnership
    Closing Date: 28/12/2025Location: England – North West.Why do we need Community Support Befrienders? There are people in our local communities who require a supportive companion to help them. The benefits of their having regular meetings with a Community Support Befriender helps to increase their confidence, resilience and independence to help tackle their […]
  • Chat Line Volunteer – n-compass
    Closing Date: 30/07/2025Location: England – North West. Organisation name n-compass North West Organisation overview n-compass operates across the North West of England to make a positive difference and enhance life opportunities for adults and young people disadvantaged by disability, physical/mental illness, age or social exclusion through providing advocacy, carers, health & wellbeing, […]
  • Children's Domiciliary Carer – Lagan's Foundation
    Closing Date: 30/11/2026Location: England – North West.Location: Merseyside within the community Role Type: Variable hours (Full-time or Part-time) Salary: £12 per hour depending on skills, experience and type of shift Lagan’s Foundation is an established provider of specialist home healthcare to children across the Northwest of England.   We are excited to […]
  • Home Visiting Volunteer – Home-Start Southport & Formby
    Closing Date: 11/11/2026Location: England – North West.Home visiting volunteers are required to support families with young children in the Southport and Formby area.At Home-Start we believe that every child deserves a happy future. Our volunteers are passionate about helping and supporting parents to give their children the best possible start in life.All […]
  • Kitchen Assistant – Queenscourt Hospice
    Closing Date: 11/07/2025Location: England – North West.Our volunteers are important to us, and we want to give you the best opportunities possible to ensure this experience is meaningful and enjoyable.We provide as much flexibility as we can with the tasks required and will keep you informed of new activities and offer dates […]
  • Charity Shop Retail Assistant – Queenscourt Hospice
    Closing Date: 11/07/2025Location: England – North West.Our volunteers are important to us, and we want to give you the best opportunities possible to ensure this experience is meaningful and enjoyable. We provide as much flexibility as we can with the tasks required and will keep you informed of new activities and offer dates […]
  • Fundraising Events Volunteer – Queenscourt Hospice
    Closing Date: 11/07/2025Location: England – North West.Our volunteers are important to us, and we want to give you the best opportunities possible to ensure this experience is meaningful and enjoyable. We provide as much flexibility as we can with the tasks required and will keep you informed of new activities and offer dates […]
  • Gardener – Queenscourt Hospice
    Closing Date: 11/07/2025Location: England – North West.Our volunteers are important to us, and we want to give you the best opportunities possible to ensure this experience is meaningful and enjoyable. We provide as much flexibility as we can with the tasks required and will keep you informed of new activities and offer dates […]
  • Ground Maintenance – Queenscourt Hospice
    Closing Date: 11/07/2025Location: England – North West.Our volunteers are important to us, and we want to give you the best opportunities possible to ensure this experience is meaningful and enjoyable. We provide as much flexibility as we can with the tasks required and will keep you informed of new activities and offer dates […]

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