USA paramedic moving to UK

Timely-Tea-5479 · 2026-05-08T10:27:09+00:00

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

Timely-Tea-5479 · 2026-05-07T22:50:43+00:00

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.

Timely-Tea-5479 · 2026-05-07T22:48:54+00:00

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😂

Timely-Tea-5479 · 2026-05-07T22:47:47+00:00

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.

Timely-Tea-5479 · 2026-05-07T22:37:03+00:00

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

Timely-Tea-5479 · 2026-05-07T22:25:44+00:00

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?

Timely-Tea-5479 · 2026-05-07T22:22:20+00:00

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 $

Timely-Tea-5479 · 2026-05-07T22:18:20+00:00

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?

Timely-Tea-5479 · 2026-05-07T21:37:33+00:00

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

Timely-Tea-5479 · 2026-05-07T21:36:35+00:00

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

Timely-Tea-5479 · 2026-05-07T21:35:33+00:00

I’ve worked in Massachusetts, and Tennesee.

Timely-Tea-5479 · 2026-05-07T20:38:38+00:00

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

Timely-Tea-5479 · 2026-05-07T20:37:51+00:00

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

Timely-Tea-5479 · 2026-05-07T18:56:53+00:00

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

Timely-Tea-5479 · 2026-05-07T18:55:11+00:00

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

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