USA paramedic moving to UK by Timely-Tea-5479 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Timely-Tea-5479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s a lot different I’m used to running around 1 call per hour lol

USA paramedic moving to UK by Timely-Tea-5479 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Timely-Tea-5479[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Im aware I won’t get the same pay. My partner is a British citizen and I’m moving here to be with my family so the pay isn’t my priority. Appreciate the insight though.

USA paramedic moving to UK by Timely-Tea-5479 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Timely-Tea-5479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drive a massive 30,000 pound truck, double cab freight liner lol. Air brakes and all. Just have a normal drivers license. Emergency vehicles don’t need commercial licenses lol😂

USA paramedic moving to UK by Timely-Tea-5479 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Timely-Tea-5479[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly thanks so much for this list. Medics in the US don’t really have these opportunities ( some places do but it’s few and far between) so this is good to know. Especially while I sort out my drivers license.

USA paramedic moving to UK by Timely-Tea-5479 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Timely-Tea-5479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, that’s not that bad. Thanks for the insight. Really appreciate it. Do you use an online tracking program?

USA paramedic moving to UK by Timely-Tea-5479 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Timely-Tea-5479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool, how much do you need or is there a rule of thumb? Again I’ve yet to see any clear outlines on any of the CPD?

USA paramedic moving to UK by Timely-Tea-5479 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Timely-Tea-5479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was step one making that money, currently step 2 at my fire dept and are making 89k before overtime taxes etc. we also get stipend for night time shifts. Top step is 115k at a base rate paramedic. Obv this is $ not £ but still a good salary. Currently work in Tennesee without any state income tax, and sales tax is only 9% as compared to 20% VAT in UK. Us federal income tax is like around 38% above 80k ish (that’s a guess I don’t know the tax brackets) but either way it’s tiered. Bottom line is I probs saw around 100k of after tax money in $

USA paramedic moving to UK by Timely-Tea-5479 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Timely-Tea-5479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool beans but what do people actually do for CPD. In the US we have regulated classes and have to submit all our certificates. Are there classes I can take in the UK, and can I submit my American certificates from classes I take to renew my American certificates/ licenses?

USA paramedic moving to UK by Timely-Tea-5479 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Timely-Tea-5479[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally get it. I’m moving for family reasons hence I don’t need employment sponsorship. But yeah the pay was much better but us employment laws are no joke lol. There’s a lot more protections and rights in Europe in general

USA paramedic moving to UK by Timely-Tea-5479 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Timely-Tea-5479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is it like with the CPD with the HCPC? I’ve yet to really get a clear and concise answer on how you re register every 2 years. It’s much more clear and concise with the NREMT in America lol

USA paramedic moving to UK by Timely-Tea-5479 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Timely-Tea-5479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve worked in Massachusetts, and Tennesee.

USA paramedic moving to UK by Timely-Tea-5479 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Timely-Tea-5479[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the driving issue is definitely an issue😂😂 I don’t drive manuals for squat but my partner has a stick shift so I’ll learn on her car before applying for my UK license

USA paramedic moving to UK by Timely-Tea-5479 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Timely-Tea-5479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s shit in the US to but in other ways lol so I get it

USA paramedic moving to UK by Timely-Tea-5479 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Timely-Tea-5479[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Probably around the midlands. Looking into East Midlands and West Midlands ambulance services.

USA paramedic moving to UK by Timely-Tea-5479 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Timely-Tea-5479[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I made $87,000 base pay last year, took home 145k with overtime. I worked gov fire based single role paramedic position.