East of England ambulance service
East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) — busting the myths about who can thrive in the ambulance service. Think it’s all paramedics and flashing lights? Think again. From communications to logistics, operations to clinical care, there’s a place for every skill set and background. ... more details yth 1: You need top A-Level results or the right university course Samantha didn’t get the grades to study paramedic science. Instead, she became a healthcare assistant, spotted a student paramedic role at EEAST, and seized the opportunity. 👉 Today, she’s a qualified paramedic working towards her Masters as a trainee advanced care practitioner. Myth 2: If you don’t pass your GCSEs, your options are limited. Oliver thought failing his maths GCSE meant his dream career in the emergency services was over. 👉 Fast forward: Oliver studied uniformed protective services, joined the police, and is now a dispatcher with #TeamEEAST at just 20 years old. My...