County Durham

Paramedic jobs in Durham.

Paramedics now work well beyond the ambulance service, with rotational roles in urgent care, primary care networks and event medicine. Actionus places HCPC-registered paramedics into locum, contract and permanent roles with DBS and compliance handled up front.

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New Durham vacancies are released regularly and many are filled before they are advertised. Register your details and we'll contact you privately when a matching paramedic role opens in County Durham.

Hiring in Durham

What the Durham market looks like.

County Durham's services run across several hospital and community sites including Durham, Darlington and Bishop Auckland, so cross-site cover is standard. Former coalfield communities carry high long-term condition prevalence, which sustains community and mental health caseloads.

Major employers in County Durham

  • County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
  • Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
  • Durham County Council adult social care
  • North East and North Cumbria ICB primary care networks

Also covering

Chester-le-Street · Bishop Auckland · Darlington · Consett · Newton Aycliffe · Sunderland

Typical settings

  • Ambulance and patient transport services
  • Urgent treatment centres
  • Primary care networks
  • Event and offshore medical cover

Common specialities

  • Emergency care
  • Urgent care
  • Primary care paramedic
  • Advanced clinical practice
  • Event medicine

Questions

Paramedic work in Durham, answered.

What paramedic jobs are available in Durham?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent paramedic roles across Durham and the wider County Durham area, including ambulance and patient transport services, urgent treatment centres, primary care networks. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire paramedics in Durham?
Major healthcare employers in and around Durham include County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, Durham County Council adult social care, North East and North Cumbria ICB primary care networks, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a paramedic professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Durham?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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