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)
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
Complete and submit this prior to application.
Current Priority: General Practitioner
Reserve role locations exist in specific reserve squadrons, which in turn are located at specific RAF bases. As you will not be resident at those bases (except on multi-day operations or exercises), geographic proximity to where you live is important. These are the bases where this role is active:
502 Sqn, JHFS Aldergrove, Co Antrim
600 Sqn, RAF Northolt, Middlesex
612 Sqn, RAF Leuchars, Fife
4626 Sqn, RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
CAREER, TRAINING & EDUCATION
At any level or position, your personal success is vital to make us succeed too. 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.
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