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h ? There are graduate careers and then there
are graduate challenges wed like to think
were the latter. Our ofcers dont just
get fast-track promotion, competitive pay
and world-class training, they also get six
weeks paid holiday a year, subsidised food
and accommodation, free healthcare,
and free access to our sports facilities.
As well as specialist training, youll learn
valuable leadership and management skills;
youll also have the opportunity to take
part in adventurous training such as rock
climbing, skiing and sailing. As you develop
your career, youll move on to face new
challenges and opportunities for promotion
both in the UK and overseas.
R? h R
My frst medical evacuation was a real
callenge. e ew injured servicemen rom
ra to te UK in a C-17 aircrat. managed an
intensive care patient and proved to mysel
tat was good enoug to do te job. p6
Flight Lieutenant Deborah Easby
e fnancial support ve received
as been extremely benefcial.
e RF oers a cance to serve yourcountry, as well as experience many
once-in-a-lietime opportunities. p5
Pilot Ofcer Natalie Lonsdale
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cOntents
Halhar i aio 2
How joining the RAF couldopen the door to some uniquecareer opportunities, both athome and abroad.Rali yor poial 5
The RAFs generoussponsorship scheme comeswith some unexpected benets.
Frid i hih pla 6
The skys the limit for MedicalOfcers youll have theopportunity to practise
medicine in the air and onthe ground.
sad by for aio 9Its a GP role, but not as youknow it. Step inside our medicalcentres to discover a rewarding
job that puts a premium onpatient time.
Iid h r r 10
FindouthowRAFAirCommandlinkstheRAFtotheotherArmedForces and how you could be apart of it.Applia of i 10
How aviation medicine helps
our Pilots operate at the edgeof endurance.
Wha yor pialy? 12Secondary care offers manychallenges and the opportunityto take early responsibility.Kp i i rr 13
Serve in your spare time andyoull play a vital support roleto full-time personnel.Bi hall, bi b 14Make the most of your downtime with sports and adventuroustraining.Wha ? 16Want to know more? Well pointyou in the right direction.
For information about a career as a Medical Ofcer in the RAF, contact
the Medical and Dental Liaison Team on 01400 266811 or you can email
e RF prioritises patient-centred training and
eective diagnosis. n te h, practice size puts
patient time at a premium; in te RF, youll aveewer patients and more support sta. o teres
more clinical time wit patients. p9
Squadron Leader Luke Houghton
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ABOuttHe ROLe
evAcuAtIOn
A Chinook helicopter races to the
scene; on board is the Medical
Emergency Response Team,
including an anaesthetist, A&E
specialist, medics and force
protection soldiers. An armed
response unit provides extra
protection during the evacuation.
FIeLD HOsPItAL
Field hospitals often offer an
intensive care facility, surgery,
A&E, physiotherapy, dental
and mental health care. They
are equipped with CT and
X-ray equipment and can even
provide blood transfusions.
AeROMeD FLIgHt tO tHe uK
Patients who are unable to return to
duty or need further medical care are
evacuated to the UK aboard specially
equipped RAF aircraft. The aeromed
teams are trained to deal with medical
conditions that may be affected by
high altitude.
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RU R-CHadly cor i a 85-ar
df mdial rhabiliaio
r ar epom i srry.
For or 60 yar i aim ha
b o rr ill or rioly
ijrd sri prol o
fll , ad, whr
poibl, o dy.Headley Court cares for around 180 military
patients from all three military Services.
Over the last three years the number of
beds available for complex trauma patients
has increased from 18 to 66.Working in this premier facility, you could
be part of a team that rebuilds lives. There
are around 200 staff from the Medical and
Nursing Branches of the Armed Forces,
including Medical Ofcers, nurses, remedial
instructors, physiotherapists and cognitive
therapists.The main focus is on rehabilitation for
those with complex injuries. You might
be treating amputees or helping patients
with neurological injuries. There is even
a dedicated amputee unit that provides
advanced, world-class prosthetics and
adaptations made on site.
In recognition of its vital role, Headley
Court is being upgraded by the Ministry
of Defence (MoD). Improvements will
include an expanded prosthetics facility
and up-to-date treatment areas.
In addition, a new swimming pool
and gymnasium are being built thanks
to a large donation from the Forces
charity Help for Heroes. The MoD is
also contributing, as well as providing
ongoing running costs.
ABOuttHe ROLe
ad an opportunity to visit te wounded at headley Court
reabilitation centre and was umbled to meet some
extraordinary people tere, bot te wounded and teir
wonderul nursing sta. e understand tat, wile we
cannot prevent servicemen and women being wounded,
we can elp tem get better.
Bryn Parry, Chief Executive of Help for Heroes and former Army serviceman
uK HOsPItAL
Patients are usually taken to Queen
Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham,
where NHS staff are supported by
an additional 120 military personnel.
When clinically appropriate, Armed
Forces patients are cared for in a
military-managed ward.
ReHABILItAtIOn
Patients recovering from orthopaedic
or neurological problems may be moved
to Headley Court. This world-class
facility hosts a unique limb-tting and
amputee centre, which ensures that
prosthetic limbs are tted correctly.
Patients may then be transferred to
regional rehabilitation units.
RetuRn tO DutY
Our goal is always to return injured
personnel to duty. When that isnt
possible, we provide continued
support to ease their return to
civilian life. The majority of military
patients, even some amputees,
are able to return to duty with the
right treatment.
PhotocourtesyofLA(Phot)
SteveJohncock/
MoD,www.defenceimages.mod.u
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RURIf yo hik yo o wha i ak o b a Mdial Ofr, w old poor yo hroh iriy. compiio a b iff, o yoll d o dmora a ral ommim o yor di ad poial o b a ofr i h RAF.University sponsorship comes in two parts. During years two and three of
your degree you can apply for a bursary. A cadetship covers the cost of your
nal two years and includes your tuition fees, as well as book allowances
and a salary to support you during your studies. As a sponsored student youll join your local University Air Squadron (UAS).
Its a perfect way to get a taste of life in the RAF; there are loads of sports
and adventurous training activities on offer and every member has the
opportunity to undertake ying training in our Grob Tutor aircraft.Following your foundation years at university, youll start a short service
commission of six or seven years. Youll spend 11 weeks at the RAF College
Cranwell in Lincolnshire, completing the Specialist Entrant and Re-Entrant
(SERE) ofcer training course. From here youll move on to complete a
number of military medical courses before returning to specialist training.
sPOnsORsHIP
M XRC... FFCR
Im dyi mdii a h
uiriy of shfld. A h
mom, Im i h middl of a
-wk gP plam. Im
i pai o my ow ad
h pri hm o my or,
who ora m o i a
diaoi ad maam pla.
I successfully applied for a
bursary and later a cadetship
to support me through
university. The nancial
support is extremely benecial,
as I can concentrate on my
degree knowing that I have a secure job waiting
for me.
As part of the sponsorship package you join
your local University Air Squadron (UAS)
mine is based in Yorkshire. Once you join, you
really become part of a close-knit family.
My UAS offers lots of sports to choose from
and most have annual competitions you can
enter. Flying is also a huge activity and we have
adventurous training trips every year. Theyre
great fun and can range from a weekend of
mountain leader training in the Lake District
to kayaking in Canada.
e RF oers an amazing lie
o adventure and excitement,mixed wit discipline and
respect. cant wait to join.
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FRhhCth RAF orol aromdial aaio for all
hr miliary sri, a wll a nAtO roop,
from i r r a RAF Briz noro i
Ofordhir. A par of h am, yo old pda lo of im i h air.
Its a 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year
operation, covering thousands of miles
in a single mission. Youll be part of
a complex patient pathway, involving
specially chartered aircraft and dedicated
teams of specialist nurses, surgeons
and anaesthetists.
Asinglemissioncanlastupto40hoursandcrossanumberofinternationalbordersenroute.Youllbeassessingrisks,monitoringtreatmentandbriengcolleagues.Evacuationsneedtobemanagedquickly,butwithoutcompromisingpatientcare.Youcouldbetreatingasoldiersufferingfromatropicaldisease,oracriticalcasualtyfromAfghanistan.Conditions can be difcult youll be
working at high altitudes with limitedspace and equipment. The vibrations and
heat of the aircraft and the physiological
challenges of working in-ight make
this the ultimate medical challenge.
M XRC...Fh U Rh
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I wa par way hroh my sHO raii
wh I didd o joi h RAF. I wa
looki for w hall, ad I
raily fod hm! Hai o prio
miliary pri, I fod h RAF a
lil diffr a r, b I oo ld
i ad flly ompld h ofr ad miliary
mdial raii or, bfor rri o aahi
wihi a nHs hopial.
Im a member of the Critical Care Air Support Team (CCAST),
an operational unit responsible for bringing critically ill patientsfrom overseas back to hospital in the UK, delivering rst-
rate intensive care en route. Before joining the team I had to
undertake specialist training, including safety drills, weapons
handling and classroom theory; I also had to acquaint myself
with the specialist equipment used
during missions. On average I spend
about one week in eight on call with
the CCAST.
Sometimes we can be called out
before an injured persons damage
control surgery is even completed,enabling us to transfer them as soon
as theyre stable enough for the journey. Currently, the
majority of our work is in support of operations in Afghanistan,
and we usually have patients back in an intensive care unit in
the UK within 36 hours of them being injured.
My job is incredibly rewarding. Not only am I developing
my anaesthetic skills, Im also able to make an important
contribution to our troops when they are in need of the
best possible care.
ere a small, tigt-knit team, ready to
travel immediately to anywere in te
world; we can set up an intensive care bay
in watever aircrat were allocated.
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AeROMeDIcAL
ROLes
h hR M XRC M
ear o broad hi aiaio pri,
Flih Lia sar Mailad-Kibb
ha drak a yar-lo, fll-im
odm wih h Warwikhir ad
norhampohir Air Ambla ri
a RAF r.
I work in a team of three: a paramedic,
a pilot and me. Warwickshire and
Northamptonshire is the busiest air
ambulance in the country, averaging four
or ve call-outs a day. On a really busy
day, this often rises to 11 or 12.
Only two or three units across the country y with doctors
on board, so this increases our capabilities immensely.Were often called out to road trafc accidents, and the
experience Ive gained from attending these scenes will be
indispensable when I return to the RAF. Its a little-known
fact that many personnel injured on operations are in
vehicles, so these new skills could be essential.
Of course, the secondment has been mutually benecial.
The emergency techniques Ive learned on operations
such as using combat tourniquets to stop catastrophic
haemorrhaging are being brought into the NHS and
saving lives here in the UK.
ts communication tat makes us an
eective team. ll tree o us know wats
reuired and tat were working towards
te same end. ts been an incredibly
successul partnersip.
DiD you know?
Aeromedical evacuation
is a job thats exclusive
to the RAF. Teamsy injured military
personnel serving
overseas back to
the UK for medical
treatment.
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ve not ad a single year tats te same
as anoter. love working around aircrat
and te aviation environment in general
its easily te best job ve ad.
M XRC... CMMR MR McRh
Im h sior Mdial Ofr (sMO)
ad a gP rair a RAF Briz noro i
Ofordhir. I ba my raii a a
aahi i h nHs bfor wihi
o ral prai.
We re a seven-doctor practice, the largest in the RAF. We have about 4,300 patients and this is set to rise to over 7,000. We provide clinical care and occupational and aviation health advice to station staff and their families. I divide my time between seeing patients, practice
management and training new GPs. A lot of my job
involves workplace health assessments and discussing
clinical issues with the squadrons. For example, our
engineers use a soldering process to assemble electrical
components. Their work could release hazardous
substances, so we re putting protective measures in place.
We deploy every 18 to 24 months. As a Medical Ofcer
you see a lot of the world. I served as an SMO at the
Basra airbase a few years ago, providing medical care
for our deployed forces. I was also one of the doctors
on the Incident Response Team using a helicopter toreach casualties fast. Its very demanding but also very
satisfying for me its the highlight of the job.
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stAtIOnMeDIcALOFFIceR
FR CA a saio Mdial Ofr yoll dior a wid ariy of job ad a world of opporii. Maki r or airrw ar o y fa j ad lbriy mdial ar all i a day work. I a halli, rwardi rol.As a GP, youll provide primary care for our personnel and sometimes their families too. On larger bases, youll be a team player working alongside other healthcare professionals. With experience, you might become a Unit Medical Ofcer the focal point for all medical needs on a smaller RAF base.Patient time is precious and well encourage you to get to know your patients while honing your diagnostic skills. Youll be treating a wide variety of people from Pilots, who have to deal with the pressures of fast-jet missions, to RAF Regiment Gunners, who must keep going when the heat is on. Our rst-class training programme and the wide variety of roles available will help you develop your career in ways youd never experience within the NHS alone. We value postgraduate medical education and have excellent resources available both inside and outside the RAF. You may nd yourself studying for a Diploma in Aviation
Medicine enabling you to advise on the medical aspects of high-performance ying. Or you might perform medicals on the celebrities and other visitors who sometimes y in our aircraft. Who knows you may even y yourself one day.
e job teaces you umility. ve got to be
able to relate to woever walks troug te
door o my consultancy room, regardless o
teir age or rank.Squadron Leader Luke Houghton
M XRC...qUR R UK hUh
Im h sior Mdial Ofr (sMO) of a
for-door prai proidi primary ad
mry mdial ar a RAF coiby
i Liolhir. A wll a proidi bai
primary ar ri, w ha a parilar
fo o opaioal mdii for
ampl, maki r ha h ir
ar o hadl hazardo marial.
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Most of the squadrons here y the
Typhoon fast jet, so the aircrew have to
deal with the physical challenges of ying
a highly agile jet aircraft. As SMO Im
responsible for making sure that they are
t to y; my medical focus is therefore
on the effects of g-force and altitude, and multiple other
fast-jet issues.
Aircrew always have a fear that we might ground them,
so I must show a friendly face an important part of our
ethos here. Im hoping to deploy with one of the squadrons
later this year to provide medical support, see how theyrecoping with the difference in climate, and be on hand to
discuss any other medical issues that arise.
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AIRcOMMAnD
hR CRRAF Air commad i
bad a Hih Wyomb i
Bkihamhir. I a
irad r r ha
ombi prol, raii,
opraio ad poliy.
M XRC... CMMR MRK hUCh
Worki from Air commad, I hlp mak
h lik bw mdial ad yi
poliy ad how h polii aff h
work arrid o o yi aio
o h qadro ad i mdial r.
Essentially, Im helping to set the
direction in which we want to go and
how we get there. The job involves a
lot of co-ordination and facilitating
deciding on priorities and where the
research should go, and making sure
that the right people are involved and the right decisions made.In addition, if there are special medical issues with a member of our aircrew, Ill make the risk assessment to keep him or her ying safely. But its not just individual Pilots I focus on its how the whole system works safely. Im bringing together all my previous experience of looking after squadrons and personnel. Its also a trouble-shooting role. Im on call 24/7, covering air crashes and providing high-level aviation medicine advice for ying stations. If there are aviation medicine implications, then it will probably come to me. Ive never had a job I didnt enjoy and I really like the constant challenges.
My job is really wide-ranging. ir
Command Medical fcers advise on
anyting rom frst aid kits or aircrew
brougt down in ostile territory to
ow to get te best perormance rom
personnel on operations.
Aiaio mdii i riial oryhi w do. Or airrw m
opra afly a h d of hma
dra, ad ill or mdiaio
a aff hir prforma i
h air.
Flying fast jets or long-haul operations makes different demands
on our personnel. Youll have the chance to put your skills to
use in a unique environment one you wouldnt experience in
a civilian job and play a vital role in assessing our aircrew. As
part of your training youll have the opportunity to take a Diploma
in Aviation Medicine, which is taught by Kings College London
and the RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine at RAF Henlow in
Bedfordshire.
Youll apply your knowledge of medicine, physiology and thebehavioural sciences to the stresses faced by our personnel.
And youll focus on those areas that keep people safe or improve
their performance. If youre based on a ying station, you will
also check that the aircrews ying clothing and equipment meet
health and safety requirements.
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AvIAtIOnMeDIcIne
M XRC... CMMR C R
Im a ola i
aiaio mdii ad
work a h RAF cr
of Aiaio Mdii i
Bdfordhir. I piali
i h ff of aiaio
o h hma body.
thi ild looki a
h hazard ha Pilo
or, h hial
qipm ha hy ,
ad hir o y
h airraf.
My main role is to
anticipate and countersome of the physical
stresses of ying like
g-force, high altitude,
disorientation and
temperature. Im also involved in
assessing Pilots tness to y and
how certain medical conditions might
affect their ability to do this. The job
is a mixture of providing protection
for Pilots and the clinical management
of patients.
In addition to training our Pilots inaviation medicine, some of our work
requires research. We conduct this
in a variety of ways, including high-
altitude chambers, a human centrifuge
(see pictures below) and through the
observation of our personnel on the
ground and in ight.
Its difcult to run a research project
and carry out its requirements in a
busy military environment. There are
approvals to be gained, committees
to negotiate with and budgets to
meet. So it is a challenging but very
rewarding job.
I play a vital role in the operational
effectiveness of the RAF. Its about
optimising the human element. This
is particularly important in the current
climate, where we need to get the
best out of our people. Reducing the
risk of aircraft accidents is also vital,
as the medical aspects of ying are
fundamental to ight safety.
C F CCts essential to be
aware o te latest
developments in aviation
medicine. ts ow weget te best rom our
people and euipment.
Wing Commander Nic Green11
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secOnDARYcARe
h URC?th RAF ha mro opporii
for odary ar piali.
Mo ar bad i nHs hopialarod h uK; howr, hr ar
ario ohr hoi aailabl, from
or hopial i cypr o piali
miliary failii arod h world.
As a specialist trainee or a fully qualied consultant, you can
expect a short posting to a medical centre to gain rst-hand
experience of day-to-day healthcare in the RAF. Then you
will progress to a Ministry of Defence Hospital Unit (MDHU)or an NHS hospital to complete your specialist training or to
work as a consultant.
Youll practise alongside civilian colleagues and have the same
opportunities and more to learn new skills and progress your
career. Whatever your chosen specialisation, well do our best
to send you to an appropriate centre of excellence, whether its
in the UK or abroad.
As your career progresses, youll have more opportunities to
use your skills in unique environments, including on overseas
postings, military operations and even humanitarian aid missions.
Miiry of Df Hopial ui (MDHu) ad h Royal cr for Df Mdii ar whr Df Mdial sri prol work aloid iilia olla i nHs hopial. They are located at:
DerrifordFrimley ParkPeterboroughPortsmouthNorthallertonRoyal Centre for Defence Medicine (RCDM) at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
M XRC...Fh U RU UR
th RAF poord m from my hird yar
a iriy. si joii I workd
i a ariy of nHs hopial ad rd
i Iraq ad h Falklad Ilad. Rih
ow, Im bad a RAF Hih Wyomb
i Bkihamhir.
The great thing is that Ive been able to choose which areas I want to work in. The RAF gives me more challenging responsibilities at an earlier age than in the NHS, including experience in dealing with accident and emergency cases. My rst deployment was to Iraq, where I worked in a eld
hospital. It was quite disturbing but very rewarding too.
I felt as if I was making an important contribution and I
also gained experience in trauma cases.
Eventually Id like to join the Aeromedical Evacuation Team, supervising patients on their way back to the UK, and then become a consultant, working abroad. The RAF is a good choice if you enjoy extracurricularactivities. But you need to think carefully about your ability
to function in an operational environment. Would you stick
it out in the tough times as well as the good? If you think
you could, then the RAF could be the career for you.
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ReseRves
K RRIf joii h RAF fll im i for yo b yo ill wa o mak a diffr, h oidr h RAF Rr. By ri i yor par im yoll ai w qaliaio (for fr!) ad om piali kill oo. If youre an experienced medical professional or currently studying to become one, serving in the RAF Reserves could be the extra challenge youre looking for. Well teach you how to adapt your skills to a military environment and train you to deliver healthcare in the eld and other demanding environments. Youll build up your tness, learn specialist survival skills (including how to re a weapon), and you could even become part of our Medical Emergency Response Team. The experience and extra qualications you gain could even increase your chances of promotion in your regular job.
RAF ReseRves At A gLAnce
Its part time about 27 days a year or
one weekend a month (plus a two-week
continuous training period each year).
You wont be expected to give up yourday job.
Youll probably be sent on operations at
least once within your rst three years.
Youll be paid for your time and could
even receive an annual, tax-free bounty.
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Im a ola ral ad alar
ro a h chla ad Wmir,
chari cro ad Royal Mard
Hopial. My rol i h RAF Rr
i a a ral ro aailabl for
dploym wih h mdial diiio.
Since joining Ive faced both personal
and professional challenges I was
deployed to Iraq in 2007 at a time
which coincided with the heaviestbombardment of the war. The
number of hospital casualties
mirrored those of the Falklands
conict.
I was one of two surgeons treating trauma victims and
advising junior medical staff. Casualties often presented
with gunshot wounds and injuries caused by rocket-
propelled grenades and improvised explosive devices.
I saw the same amount of trauma in that short time as
I would in ten years in the NHS.
There is a training weekend with 612 Squadron once a
month, at RAF Leuchars in Scotland. I attend six to eighttimes a year, other professional commitments permitting.
We undertake both military and medical training and often
have visitors, including RAF leaders in many elds. The
weekends are great fun; you meet like-minded colleagues
and make loads of new friends its very sociable.
M XRC... CMMR
ere is enormous camaraderie witin
te RF Reserves and te military in
general. e work really gives you a
dierent slant on te surgical treatment
o trauma. e proessionalism o te
rmed Forces medical services is
second to none.
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Ch, FW look afr or
popl. Yoll oo
d ha, a wll a job
aifaio, pporad ll raii,
hr ar may ohr
b. Ad wih a
h ra of por
ad adro
raii opporii
aailabl, lif oid
h prai will bayhi b ral.
The RAF offers you the chance to enjoy many sports, including football, rugby, sailing,
martial arts and netball. Generous nancial investment means youll have all the facilities,
training and equipment on tap.
Adventurous training will take you to remote places around the world where you can
test yourself to the limit. We also have several training centres here in the UK, such as
the RAF Force Development Training Centre at Fairbourne in Wales, which offers caving,
abseiling, kayaking and hillwalking.ExpeditionssuchassnowboardingintheAlpsordogsleddingintheCanadianRockiesare often organised by the RAF at a fraction of the usual cost, sometimes even for free.
While enjoying a wild, beautiful landscape you can gain self-knowledge, sharpen your
leadership skills and learn to recognise the personal attributes of others.
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sqadro Ladr edward niol raily ha a paio for
adr. A wll a aki par i mro ora
pdiio, h alo p h Haywood clb tri-sri
Mdial soiy o promo raii ad w way of hiki.
I always knew that,
in addition to my
day job as a doctor, I
wanted the excitement
of world travel, a
varied lifestyle and
a challenge every day. As part of my
military training, Ive been on two
major expeditions. The rst was to the
Himalayas, where several colleagues
and I raised 20,000 for medical
supplies and a new clinic high in the
Everest valley.
Later, I was the Medical Ofcer on a
tri-Service expedition sailing across the
Atlantic from Barbados to the Azores.
Ive also been on expeditions to South
America, the Middle East and East
Africa, which usually involve trekking,
rafting or mountaineering.
I set up the Haywood Club Tri-Service
Medical Society to provide an opportunity
for medical staff to share their passion
for medical topics that are relevant in the
military, but also to cross specialty or
professional boundaries. Our conferences
have covered topics such as post-conict,
expedition and wilderness activities andsports medicine. I have the best of both
worlds in my job the variety is huge and
the challenges unmatched.
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X R U
1. Yoll a moyThe RAF pays for your healthcare, your duty travel
and your pension. While on operations, you wont pay
anything for your overseas accommodation or food
and you could receive an extra allowance for living away
from home.
2. g ahad i yor arr, far
Join the RAF and youll be paid from the day you set foot
on base to start your ofcer training. And because RAF
salaries are reviewed annually, youre usually guaranteed
a pay rise every year.
3. g ad ay , for frPhysical training is a massive part of RAF life, and a great
way to meet new people. Every base has free sports
facilities, normally including a gym and regular tness
classes, and the RAFs Physical Training Instructors are
always on hand to offer training advice.
4. epri raii or wih a diffr
Adventurous training develops vital military skills such
as leadership, risk assessment, team spirit and working
under pressure. So while your civilian mates are saving
up for two weeks on the beach, you could be mountain
climbing in France or honing your survival skills in
Norway and be getting paid to do it!5. Li a lo, pay a lil
For those living in the Ofcers Mess, youll have a
private room, often with an en-suite bathroom, and your
rent includes all utility bills. Theres even an in-house
restaurant and bar. The RAF also has a wide selection
of houses exclusively for married personnel or those in
a civil partnership, all at subsidised rental costs.6. Mak frid for lif
Once youve spent a couple of weeks with your unit,
youll start to understand the close bond that RAF
personnel develop. Camaraderie in the Forces is secondto none youll live, work and socialise with your friends,
youll learn to trust them with your life, and youll know
that they trust you with theirs.
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h X?Lik wha yo ?
Hr how o d o mor.
There are several ways to become a Medical Ofcer. The route you take will depend on your age and experience. As medicine is a specialised career, the RAF has a dedicated
team that can answer your questions and give you advice on
any concerns you may have. The Medical Branch Recruitment
Ofce can be contacted on 01400 266811 or you can email
For more information, you can also visit your nearest Armed
Forces Careers Ofce (AFCO), or if youre at college or university you can contact one of our Senior Careers Liaison Ofcers via the careers ofce.The application process can take a few months to complete. This is to ensure that youre making the right choice, and for us to be sure that youre the right person for the RAF. Youll have several opportunities during the application process to assess your needs and decide whether to continue, complete the application at a later date, or pull out.
tAKe OFF WItH tHe RAFFROM cIvILIAn tO MeDIcAL OFFIceR
ROute OneunDeRgRADuAte sPOnsORsHIPThe RAF has a generous sponsorship
scheme, including bursaries and
cadetships. Youll join your local University
Air Squadron, where you can participatein adventurous training and even learn
to y in one of our Grob Tutor aircraft.
Once youve completed your Foundation
programme youll automatically join the
Specialist Entrant and Re-Entrant (SERE)
ofcer training course at the RAF College
Cranwell.
ROute tWOgRADuAte entRYIf youve just completed a relevant medical
degree, the RAF can offer you a career
lled with variety and adventure as well
as rst-class postgraduate training.As part of your training, youll have
to complete the SERE ofcer training
course. Our careers specialists will be
able to give you more information about
the opportunities available.
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ROute tHReeDIRect entRYIf youre a professional medical practitioner
who is fully registered with the GMC,
we can offer you new challenges and
experiences. You dont need previousmilitary experience, just the determination
and ability to succeed when the heat is on.
Well challenge you to discover what kind of
leader you are then train you to be an even
better one. As part of your training youll
complete our SERE ofcer training course.
Fid o mor
Visit raf.mod.k/arrwhere
youll nd information about how
we live, where we serve and the
opportunities available for sports,
sponsorship, adventurous trainingand travel.
cha o popli h kow
Our specialist careers ofcers in
the Medical Branch Recruitment
Ofce can be contacted on
01400 266811 or you can
email [email protected].
g o kow br
After having submitted your CV,
youll be invited to RAF Cranwell
for a day, where youll be able to
see how and where we work, as
well as talk to RAF Medical Ofcersabout your career aspirations.
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spiali era ad R-era(seRe) ofr raii
RAF ofcers make essential
decisions every day. Once youhave successfully completed our
recruitment process, youll start
11 weeks of Initial Ofcer Training
at the RAF College Cranwell in
Lincolnshire. Well prepare you
for leadership with some of the
best developmental training in
the world.
When youre on operations youll
need to perform, even when youretired. If youre not t enough to do
your job, then lives could be at risk.
For this reason, ofcer training is
designed to test your ability to
lead and motivate others, even
under pressure.
The transformation from civilian to
RAF ofcer is challenging, but with
an enthusiastic attitude theres
no limit to what you could achieve.
e RF is a great career option. s a doctor,
it gives you a wider scope in terms o wat
you can do and greater responsibility too,
especially on te personnel management
and leadersip side.
Wing Commander Nic Green
Ad a pialiiriw
As a medical professional
your job requires you to have
specialist skills, so well invite
you for a second, more formal
interview with a member ofour Medical Branch.
Ad OAsc
Youll spend up to three days
at the Ofcers and Aircrew
Selection Centre (OASC) at RAF
Cranwell where well assess
your potential to develop ofcerqualities.
JOIn uP!
If youve been successful at each
stage, well make you an offer
of service. Once a place becomes
available youll start your training.
Its advisable to get as t aspossible before starting. Visit
raf.mod.k/arr to set up
your personalised training plan
or sign up for our text trainer.
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An Air Force that:is trained and equipped to generate air power as
a vital contribution to the security of the UK and as a force for good in the world;is proud of its heritage but modern and exible;fosters professionalism and team spirit founded on commitment and self-discipline; andoffers opportunity to all, a rewarding career and skills for life.
eqal opporii
The RAF is an equal opportunities employer that
recognises the value of an individuals ability
regardless of their gender, colour, race, nationality,
ethnic or national origins, background, religion or
belief, sexual orientation or marital status or civil
partnership. The RAF believes that harnessing the
talents and skills of individuals from different groups
enhances operational effectiveness.Wlfar i h RAF
To nd out more about the RAFs commitmentto the care and welfare of its personnel, visit
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