RAF Recruitment | Medical Services

MEDICAL

SERVICES

You’ll protect the health and wellbeing of everyone in the RAF.

WHAT IS MEDICAL

SERVICES?

Medical Services encompasses the entire medical, dental, nursing and allied health professionals, paramedical and support personnel. You will be trained to deliver direct medical and mental healthcare in a variety of different clinical settings.

You could be responsible for providing immediate response to medical emergencies in the field as well as long-term health needs. Your primary mission is to ensure that personnel are medically fit to go where they’re needed both in the UK, and around the world.

OFFICER

ROLES

You’ll provide skills associated with Doctors, Dentists and Trauma Consultants, as well as providing leadership and management across Medical Services.

MEDICAL

ROLES

Encompassing Nursing, Pharmacy, Dental, Paramedic and Environmental Health, you’ll have both a fulfilling career and the opportunity to travel. Sponsorship is available too.

LEARN ABOUT

MEDICAL SERVICES

Whether you’re looking to help with the treatment of acute medical cases, to carry out advanced solutions for complicated dental problems, or to work with a team of trained nurses to provide primary healthcare, there will never be a dull day.

Working across multi-disciplinary teams, Medical Services delivers direct medical and mental healthcare in a variety of different clinical settings. They’re on hand to provide immediate response to medical emergencies in the field as well as long-term health needs.

What could a role in Medical Services give to you?

Corporal Medic Tanica Owens joined the RAF at the age of 19 driven by the challenges and day-to-day diversity it offered.

Get paid to train, travel the world and make friends for life

Life in the RAF is more than just a job, it’s a vocation and a lifestyle, it’s who you are. We take care of you when you’re off the clock too. We offer a highly competitive benefits package and there are sporting opportunities and facilities available to everyone. Balance is key. So whilst travelling the world, making new friends and expanding your horizons all come included, we understand the importance of staying connected to friends and family back home too.

EXPLORE

ROLES

Roles in Medical Services are varied, the right one for you will depend on your passion, qualifications and skills.

Medical Services

Student Nurse (Adult)

Helping people Travelling the world Sport & fitness

Medical Services

Registered Nurse (Adult)

Helping people Travelling the world Aircraft

Medical Services

Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

Helping people Travelling the world Analysis & maths

Medical Services

Radiographer

Helping people Analysis & maths Gaming & computers

Medical Services

RAF Medic

Helping people Travelling the world Aircraft

Medical Services

Pharmacy Technician

Analysis & maths Helping people Gaming & computers

Medical Services

Operating Department Practitioner

Helping people Analysis & maths Travelling the world

Medical Services

Environmental Health Practitioner

Analysis & maths Gaming & computers Helping people

Medical Services

Dental Nurse

Helping people Travelling the world Sport & fitness

Medical Services

Biomedical Scientist

Analysis & maths Gaming & computers Building & fixing things

Medical Services

Medical Support Officer

Helping people Analysis & maths Gaming & computers

Medical Services

Nursing Officer

Travelling the world Being creative Helping people

Medical Services

Medical Officer

Helping people Travelling the world Aircraft

Medical Services

Dental Officer

Helping people Travelling the world Aircraft

WHY JOIN

THE RAF?

With benefits like subsidised food, travel, accommodation and free gym facilities, at the end of the month you’ll have more money in your pocket saved on these essentials.

Rent from £75p/m

Free gym

Subsidised food

Health care

World travel

Training

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MEDICAL

SERVICES FAQS

What qualifications do I need for a Medical Services role?

TO APPLY FOR A MEDICAL SERVICES OFFICER ROLE YOU NEED TO:

Below are the minimum requirements for all Medical Services Officer roles, but a number of roles will require additional medical qualifications. Exact requirements for individual Officer roles can be found on the relevant role pages.
Be aged between 17.5 and 54, however, the exact range will depend on the role.
At a minimum have GCSEs at grade C/4-5 or above; or SNE equivalent grade 5 or above in Mathematics and English Language.
Be a citizen of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or holder of dual UK/other nationality or have been a Commonwealth citizen since birth.
Additionally, whether or not you were born in the UK, you should reside here for 5 years immediately preceding your application (candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered).

TO APPLY FOR A MEDICAL SERVICES AVIATOR ROLE YOU NEED TO:

Below are the minimum requirements for all Medical Services Aviator roles, but a number of roles will require additional medical qualifications. Exact requirements for individual roles can be found on the relevant role pages.
Be aged between 16 and 47
At a minimum have GCSEs at grade C/4-5 or above; or SNE equivalent grade 5 or above in English Language and G/1 or above; or SNE equivalent grade 4 or above in Mathematics.
Be a citizen of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or holder of dual UK/other nationality or have been a Commonwealth citizen since birth.
Additionally, whether or not you were born in the UK, you should reside here for 5 years immediately preceding your application (candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered).

Do Medical Services personnel need to be physically fit?

Every person in the RAF is required to maintain a level of fitness to complete both initial and specialist training, and to do their role effectively. The exact fitness requirements will depend on your role, age and gender.
Fitness is a key part of RAF life – with all the clubs and sports you can get involved with on a wide variety of levels, from occasional fun to Olympic competition.

Where will I be based?

The RAF has bases for Medical Services Personnel all over the UK and abroad. Where you will be exactly is dependent on your role and what each base currently requires. Speak with your local AFCO for more information.