Medical Officer

CURRENTLY RECRUITING Helping people Travelling the world Aircraft - CONSULTANT PAY FROM - **£94,915** **+ BENEFITS** - ACCREDITED GMP PAY FROM - **£88,867** **+ BENEFITS**- - Depending on your specialisation and Service need, there may be potential to gain a £50,000 Golden Hello.- A doctor in the RAF is known internally as a Medical Officer and you will deliver a high standard of care, sometimes under challenging conditions. You will play a vital role in keeping our personnel fit and medically prepared for operational roles.- The RAF Medical Services are currently recruiting the following specialisations: General Practitioners, Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultants, and Psychiatrists.- Already applied? See what the next steps are >What will you do? - RAF Medical Officers play a vital role in keeping our personnel fit and medically prepared for their operational role, at home and when deployed. All RAF Medical Officers receive basic training in aviation medicine and have the opportunity to train further to provide specialist medical support to the RAF and the UK Armed Forces, including Aeromedical Evacuation. Typical responsibilities include: - Medical duties in field hospitals - General Practitioner duties in RAF medical centres - Specialist activities in NHS medical units Minimum Education Requirements - Be fully registered with the General Medical Council. - Sponsorship is available for the final three years of study in a UK Medical School. **Requirements**: - Be aged 21 - 53 (Must attest before 54th birthday) - Must be a citizen of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, holder of dual UK/other nationality or have been a Commonwealth citizen since birth (with ‘right to work’ immigration status) - Commit to a Preliminary Commission of 6 years service - Meet the health and fitness criteria - Pass a Fitness test - Details below - Current Priority: General Practitioner - View all entry requirements >**_CAREER, TRAINING_** **_ _** **_& EDUCATION_** **_ _** At any level or position your personal success is vital to make us succeed too. We are dedicated to your future, as it is essential to ours. You will receive basic and specialist training in your field and we even provide the option to pay for your education. The experience you gain with the RAF will equip you to work at the top of your field, both in the UK and overseas. 01 Phase one training Initial Officer Training 12 weeks RAF Cranwell - Like all our Specialist Branch officers, you will begin your RAF career on the Specialist Officer Initial Training Course (SOITC) at the RAF College Cranwell in Lincolnshire. Read more 02 Phase two training Specialist training Ongoing As assigned - The next step is a Specialist training course that will give you a breadth of skills and knowledge across the full range of duties you may be employed in. Read more 03 General duties tour Ongoing development Ongoing As assigned - As with all new officers, you will probably move jobs every 2 or 3 years, and each job is known as a tour. Read more 04 Career prospects Ongoing development Ongoing As assigned - The RAF offers a structured career path that mirrors the challenges and responsibilities of a civilian medical career. Read more 05 Ongoing development Ongoing training Ongoing As assigned - The Royal Air Force is a strong advocate of continuous professional development and as a Medical Officer, you will have extensive opportunities throughout your career. Read more 06 Transferable skills Ongoing development Ongoing As assigned - As a Medical Officer in the RAF, you will have similar professional promotion and development opportunities to your civilian counterparts. Read more **_MEDICAL_** **_ _** **_SPONSORSHIP_** **_ _** - Please view our Medical Sponsorship page. This is only available for Regular applicants. View sponsorship **_WHY JOIN_** **_ _** **_THE RAF?_** **_ _** - Thanks to subsidised food, travel, accommodation and free gym you get more money in your pocket. - Rent from £75p/m- Free gym- Subsidised food- Health care- World travel- TrainingView all benefits **_WHAT HAPPENS_** **_ _** **_AFTER APPLYING_** **_ _** Joining the RAF takes several steps. Below is an overview of the process. The purpose of this process is for us to gauge whether you’re the right person for the RAF and for you to show us all of your skills and experiences that have made you who you are. 1 Filter interview Stage 1 of 7 Selection interviews help us get to know you a little better - and vice versa. You’ll get to show your skills and experience, and we’ll answer any questions you have about joining the RAF. The first of these interviews happens online and covers the following topics: - Family life - Education - Work experience - Special interests or hobbies - Interest in the RAF 2 Health Assessment Stage 2 of 7 You’re legally required to meet certain medical standards, and must pass an occupational health assessment to show you’r