Medical Support Officer Full Time

Full Job Description

The Royal Air Force is recruiting Medical Support Officers to work with its Medical Services and the wider Defence Medical Services. The starting pay is £35,900+ a year while you complete officer training. After three years of service and promotion to Flight Lieutenant, the pay can rise to £52,800+ plus benefits. In this job, you could work in different parts of healthcare, including Primary or Secondary care. The work can vary depending on where you are needed. It may include helping to manage healthcare services, planning medical support, organising medical supplies for overseas deployments and working on new medical services. You may also help with medical training, medical information systems and the use of AI. To apply, you need to meet the RAF’s education, age, nationality, residency, health and fitness requirements. The RAF also asks for leadership experience, healthcare delivery experience or a relevant degree-level qualification.

The job also comes with training once you join. Officer training is carried out at RAF Cranwell and includes fitness, leadership and other areas needed for life in the RAF. After the initial training, you will receive specialist training related to Medical Support Officer work. This can include areas such as medical planning, medical operations, healthcare logistics and medical information systems. There are also chances to study further during your career, including healthcare-related undergraduate, postgraduate diploma and master’s qualifications. Medical Support Officers can also gain experience that may be useful outside the RAF. This includes healthcare management, medical training, healthcare logistics, emergency services and humanitarian work. The RAF also provides mentoring and further training as you move through the role. The position is a long-term commitment, with officers joining on an Initial Commission of 12 years.

Requirements

• You need GCSEs in English, Maths and three other subjects, with the required grades or equivalent qualifications.
• You should have at least two A2 Levels or three Highers with grades C or above, totalling at least 64 UCAS points.
• A relevant degree or experience in healthcare management is needed.
• You should have some leadership experience or at least two years of experience in healthcare delivery.
• Applicants must be aged 20 to 47 and join before turning 48.
• You must meet the RAF’s nationality and residency requirements.
• You will need to pass the medical examination and fitness tests.
• Security clearance and background checks are part of the application process.
• You must be ready to commit to at least 12 years of service.

Responsibilities

• Help look after the management of medical services within the RAF.
• Work out what medical support is needed for different operations.
• Arrange medical supplies for teams working in the UK and overseas.
• Help prepare and deliver training for medical staff.
• Work with medical information systems and help improve the way they are used.
• Explore new ideas, including the use of AI in medical services.
• Help organise medical support when RAF personnel are deployed.
• Work with colleagues to deal with the daily needs of healthcare services.
• Attend training courses to learn more about medical support and planning.
• Help manage healthcare resources and make sure staff have the support they need.

Benefits

• Starting pay of £35,900+ during officer training.
• Salary can increase to £52,800+ after three years of service and promotion to Flight Lieutenant.
• Paid annual leave and a company pension.
• Discounted or subsidised food.
• Access to free gym facilities.
• A mentoring programme for advice and support during your career.
• Training to help you settle into the role.
• Opportunities to gain further healthcare-related qualifications.
• Leadership and management training.
• Experience working with medical teams across the RAF.
• Opportunities to work at different locations, including overseas postings.
• Skills that could also be useful for future jobs in healthcare management and related fields.