Originally Posted by
Ceannairceach
earning more than doctors, paramedics etc as we do.
Can't let that one go unchallenged:
"Salaries are covered by the National Health Service (NHS) Agenda for Change pay scales. Paramedic salaries are in Band 5, which ranges from £21,176 - £27,534. Up to 25% more can be earned for working unsocial hours (salary data collected June 2010).
For team leaders, salaries are in Band 6: £25,472 - £34,189 (salary data collected June 2010).
Employee benefits may include an NHS pension scheme, study leave for sponsored courses, relocation package and access to counselling services and physiotherapy treatment.
The emergency ambulance service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Paramedics typically work 37.5 hours per week, usually including night and weekend shifts and cover for public holidays. There is usually an annual leave entitlement of 27 days, plus public holidays or time in lieu."
Paramedic: Salary and conditions | Prospects.ac.uk
NHS band 5 is roughly ATSA 4 wages.
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