High demand role
This is a highly competitive role with a potential long lead time to join.
You may wish to consider joining the Royal Navy as a Warfare Officer (Submariner) or a Warfare Officer.
Job Role
Environmental Health Officer
Lead the team that helps to keep our people safe and healthy wherever they are, all over the world.
- £31,000 - £96,500
- Undergraduate Degree
- Surface Fleet
- Medical
- Officer level
At a glance
Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel are exposed to some of the most extreme conditions imaginable. You’ll tackle remote, demanding and potentially hostile environments, adapting your skills and applying your knowledge to overcome whatever challenges you face.
£44,400
For non-chartered graduates with funding and enrollment on CIEH Chartered Programme
£42,850
Minimum salary if Chartered or EHRB registered plus a golden hello of £27,000
Degree
You need a BSc or MSc in Environmental Health
Sports
Sports and adventurous training opportunities
Free
Medical and dental care
Travel
All around the world
I’ve experienced some pretty diverse environments since I joined the Royal Navy, from submarines to out in the field on the other side of the world.
Role details
What you’ll do
In protecting our nation’s interests all over the world, Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel are exposed to some of the most extreme conditions imaginable. As an Environmental Health Officer, you’ll lead the team that helps to keep our people safe and healthy wherever they are in the world.
The vital environmental assessments provided by your team will ensure our most vital operations remain on track, with safe water supplies and adequate sanitation for everyone, wherever they are in the world.
Your role
- Develop and maintain environmental health standards in the Naval Service, reporting directly to senior officers across all branches and services
- Work in a regional team, doing everything from inspecting Royal Navy ships and submarines to advising on safe water supplies and sanitation for personnel on exercise or in the field
- Tackle remote, demanding and potentially hostile environments, adapting your skills and applying your knowledge to overcome whatever challenges you face
- Work closely with fellow Royal Navy Nursing and Medical Officers, and other healthcare professionals, wherever and whenever you’re needed. Our people are our most important asset, and without you they’re at risk
Pay & benefits
- A salary of at least £42,850 from day one if charted or EHRB registered plus a 'Golden Hello' of £27,000
- If not chartered or EHRB registered, a starting salary over £31,00 with funding and support to complete Chartered programme
- Excellent pay and promotion prospects throughout your career
- A non-contributory pension scheme
- Sports and adventurous training opportunities
- Six weeks of paid holiday every year
- Free medical and dental care
Skills for life
Qualifications you'll gain
- Enrollment on 2 year-chartered status programme if not already achieved
- Study for academic and vocational awards
- Receive support in maintaining your professional portfolio
- Civilian recognised leadership and management qualifications
- Additional funding for personal and professional development courses
Skills you'll develop
- How to apply your Environmental Health skills and expertise in challenging conditions all around the world
- Opportunities to work alongside skilled professionals from other medical disciplines
- Leadership and management skills
- Mentorship and development of others
Eligibility
- Aged between 22 and 39
- BSc/MSc in Environmental Health from accredited institute & EHRB, CIEH or equivalent Registration or a Chartered EHP
- 5 grades A*-C (9-4) Including grade 6 (B) or above in English Language and Maths
- A National of the United Kingdom, a Commonwealth Citizen or Dual National
- A Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 28 (between 17 and 27 if under 18)
- Pass the Naval Swimming Test
Skills & Interests
- An ambitious, passionate medical professional
- A confident leader
- Always calm under pressure
- An adventurous spirit
Joining Process
From picking your role to starting on your first day, these are the steps you'll take to join as a rating.
Step 1
Submit an application
Once you’ve registered your interest and have satisfied the basic eligibility criteria, you will be sent an online application form
Step 2
Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA)
You’ll be tested on: Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Work Rate, Spatial Reasoning, Electrical Comprehension and Mechanical Comprehension.
To prepare, you can practise the DAA
Step 3
Interview
A formal interview to talk through your suitability for the role
Step 4
Medical and eye tests
These are quite comprehensive and must be completed by one of our Ministry of Defence-approved doctors
Step 5
Pre-Joining Fitness Test (PJFT)
This involves completing a 2.4km run on a treadmill within a certain time, at a fitness centre near you
Step 6
Interview
You’ll have a short interview to assess your suitability for a career in the Royal Navy, and to ensure you’re ready for the Admiralty Interview Board (AIB)
Step 7
Admiralty Interview Board
This stage is unique to officers and takes place in two parts. A Pre Recorded Interview (PRI) is an online assessment which assesses your motivation to join the Royal Navy as an officer and your awareness of the Royal Navy. The Group Planning Exercise (GPE) is the second stage of the AIB and is an online competency based assessment which will take place on a separate day to the PRI. It will be conducted in a virtual group environment and you will be assessed on your contribution to the team based on your individual performance
Career Progression
From responsibilities to pay, find out where this role can take you.
Day one
Start Medical Officer training, prepare for life at sea
Year one
Become the doctor on board your ship or submarine, lead a team
Year two
Spend time ashore, teach Medical Assistants, develop skills
First promotion
Become Lieutenant Commander, work towards your chosen speciality
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