Paramedic - London, England

Kathryn Shelley, Paramedic - London, UK

Kathryn knew she wanted to be a paramedic from the age of 10, after reading a book written by one. She applied to the London Ambulance Service recruitment drive on a whim - the next thing she knew, she was on a plane from Australia to England. Hear more about weeping uncontrollably on the plane ride, understanding British slang, and one thing you should absolutely never say to a paramedic.

Name: Kathryn Shelley
Age: 24
Current location: London, England
Home town: Chiltern, Australia
Education: Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor Paramedicine
Current position: Registered Paramedic, London Ambulance Service
Organization description: Serving 8.4 million people, the London Ambulance Service is one of the busiest in the world. It has over 4,500 staff at its disposal, and functions as part of the National Health Service.
Bio: Kathryn Shelley always knew she wanted to work in the medical field, but she never planned to work internationally. After completing a dual degree in paramedics and nursing, she spent a year working as a registered nurse in neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital. When the London Ambulance Service came to the city as part of a recruitment drive, she decided to apply last minute. She has now been working as paramedic in London since the beginning of 2016.
Countries I've worked in: Australia, UK
Sector / subsectors: Paramedicine, Emergency Services, Health care
Areas of expertise: Nursing, emergency services, paramedicine, EMT
Country: UK
Region: Europe
Sector: Emergency services, Health
Degree subject: Nursing, Paramedicine