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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 - Details below
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.
01 Phase one training
Initial Officer Training 12 weeks RAF Cranwell. You will undertake a 12-week course specially designed for professionally-qualified entrants to the RAF. The course includes fitness development, military training, weapons handling and academic study as well as practical outdoor leadership challenges. 02 Phase two training
Specialist training ongoing as assigned. Following a short period of well-earned leave, you will then go to the Defence College of Healthcare Education and Training for a 1-week course where you will learn about the delivery of medical care in the RAF. 03 General duties tour
Ongoing development as assigned. As a fully qualified GP or consultant, you will begin your RAF career in a medical setting at one of our bases as a GDMO to give you first-hand experience of RAF life and time to attend military courses relevant to your future role. 04 Career prospects
You will hold the rank of Flight Lieutenant or Squadron Leader dependent on your experience and professional qualifications at the time of joining. Initially, you will be offered an Initial Commission of 6 or 12 years depending on whether you have already completed specialist training. Promotion from Flight Lieutenant to Squadron Leader is after 5 years satisfactory service. For GPs, promotion to Wing Commander and above is by competitive selection. 05 Ongoing development
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. 06 Transferable skills
As a Medical Officer in the RAF, you will have similar professional promotion and development opportunities to your civilian counterparts. 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. Filter interview Health Assessment Fitness Test OASC Acceptance Familiarisation visit Training ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Age: When completed professional/education qualifications. Maximum Age: Candidates can be accepted up to age 54 if you are already fully accredited. If you require professional training this age will be lowered to take account of your exact training requirements. Must have entered SOITC by 54th birthday. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Direct entrants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council. Sponsorship is available for the final three years of study in a UK Medical School. NATIONALITY & RESIDENCY: You 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). FITNESS REQUIREMENTS: You must be physically fit to complete both initial and specialist training, and to do your role effectively. To check your fitness levels, we put every candidate through at least two separate fitness tests as part of the application process.
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Initial Officer Training 12 weeks RAF Cranwell. You will undertake a 12-week course specially designed for professionally-qualified entrants to the RAF. The course includes fitness development, military training, weapons handling and academic study as well as practical outdoor leadership challenges. 02 Phase two training
Specialist training ongoing as assigned. Following a short period of well-earned leave, you will then go to the Defence College of Healthcare Education and Training for a 1-week course where you will learn about the delivery of medical care in the RAF. 03 General duties tour
Ongoing development as assigned. As a fully qualified GP or consultant, you will begin your RAF career in a medical setting at one of our bases as a GDMO to give you first-hand experience of RAF life and time to attend military courses relevant to your future role. 04 Career prospects
You will hold the rank of Flight Lieutenant or Squadron Leader dependent on your experience and professional qualifications at the time of joining. Initially, you will be offered an Initial Commission of 6 or 12 years depending on whether you have already completed specialist training. Promotion from Flight Lieutenant to Squadron Leader is after 5 years satisfactory service. For GPs, promotion to Wing Commander and above is by competitive selection. 05 Ongoing development
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. 06 Transferable skills
As a Medical Officer in the RAF, you will have similar professional promotion and development opportunities to your civilian counterparts. 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. Filter interview Health Assessment Fitness Test OASC Acceptance Familiarisation visit Training ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Age: When completed professional/education qualifications. Maximum Age: Candidates can be accepted up to age 54 if you are already fully accredited. If you require professional training this age will be lowered to take account of your exact training requirements. Must have entered SOITC by 54th birthday. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Direct entrants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council. Sponsorship is available for the final three years of study in a UK Medical School. NATIONALITY & RESIDENCY: You 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). FITNESS REQUIREMENTS: You must be physically fit to complete both initial and specialist training, and to do your role effectively. To check your fitness levels, we put every candidate through at least two separate fitness tests as part of the application process.
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