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Medical Support Officers (MSOs) provide essential Health Service Support (HSS) to both the RAF Medical Services and the wider Defence Medical Services. MSOs can be employed in any of the healthcare sectors, including Primary or Secondary care. Typical duties include:
* Healthcare leadership and management
* Operational medical planning
* Medical logistics to sustain overseas deployments
* Medical capability, development and acquisition
* Design and delivery of medical training for practitioners and HSS personnel
Minimum Education Requirements:
* Have GCSE at Grade C/4-5 or SCE Standard Grades at Grade 2/Scottish National 5 in English Language, Maths and three other subjects
* Have at least 2 A2 Levels/3 Highers at Grade C or above (excluding General Studies or Critical Thinking) which must total a minimum of 64 UCAS points
* You will either need experience of leadership or at least 2 years of proven experience of Healthcare Delivery, or a health-related degree level qualification
* A clinical healthcare background or NHS management experience
Requirements:
* Be aged 17.5 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th 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 minimum 12 years service
* Meet the health and fitness criteria
* Pass a Fitness test
Reserve role locations:
Reserve roles exist in specific reserve squadrons, which in turn are located at specific RAF bases. The 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.
Phase one training: Initial Officer Training 24 weeks (split) RAF Cranwell
RAF officers begin their career by completing the Initial Officer Training Course at the RAF College Cranwell in Lincolnshire. You will complete a challenging modular 24-week course, split into 4 distinct terms designed to develop your robustness, fitness, leadership and academic skills through a number of indoor and outdoor exercises across the UK.
Phase two training: Modular format Ongoing As assigned
This is conducted in a modular format during your first two postings and will introduce you to various roles and functions within the RAF Medical Services. You will be expected to complete the ground phase of the Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) course which will provide you with the fundamentals of AE, the Air Transportable Isolator (ATI) course where you will learn how to AE highly infectious patients, the Patient Evacuation Coordination Cell (PECC) course as well as the Medical Readiness Training course.
Ongoing development: Ongoing training Ongoing As assigned
As an MSO, you will have extensive opportunities for professional development throughout your career. This development will be incremental in nature and compatible with your performance, experience and aspirations. MSOs can apply and study for an Undergraduate Degree, Post Graduate Diploma and Masters level qualifications in healthcare related subjects.
There are also opportunities for leadership and management training. In addition, there is an established mentoring scheme, which provides support and guidance to allow you to develop your competencies. Furthermore, all personnel are encouraged to join a professional body, such as the Institute of Health and Social Care Management or the Chartered Managers Institute.
Transferable skills: The skills and experience you gain throughout your career as a MSO could equip you for a wide range of civilian jobs, including crisis and emergency services, health service management, local government, disaster and humanitarian relief, healthcare logistics and medical training.
WHY JOIN THE RAF?
Thanks to subsidised food, travel, accommodation and free gym you get more money in your pocket.
Rent from £75p/m, Free gym, Subsidised food, Health care, World travel, Training
COMMITMENT AND LOCATION:
You will have to commit to 27 days per year. Each year includes a 15-day block for general RAF training, and 12 separate days for extra training or exercises. You might be deployed to a UK or overseas base for up to 6 months after the first year.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be aged between 17.5 and 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday). Applicants must also read all of the sections below and make sure they meet all entry requirements before submitting an application.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Have these minimum grades:
* GCSE English Language: C Grade
* GCSE Mathematics: C Grade
* Three other subjects: C Grade
Have at least 2 A2 Levels/3 Highers at Grade C or above (excluding General Studies or Critical Thinking) which must total a minimum of 64 UCAS points.
Have a relevant degree level qualification or at least 2 years of proven experience of Healthcare Delivery.
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). Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should have resided there for the 5 years immediately preceding your application.
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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