Qualified Medical Technician (RFA)

As a Qualified Medical Technician in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) you’ll take sole responsibility for the health and wellbeing of all your crewmates. You’re the only medic on board ship, so the advice you provide directly informs Command in the event of an emergency. That means dealing with everything from infection control in Indonesia, to recommending aero-medical evacuation in the middle of the Atlantic. It’s a seriously challenging medical role, but one that will see you develop skills and knowledge that stay with you throughout your career.

• Take charge of the ship’s hospital and act as the custodian of all medical supplies on board.
• Work closely with doctors at Naval Command HQ and other onshore civilian facilities to provide first-class medical care and develop your skills.
• You’ll have to deal with a variety of medical issues, from minor illness to recurring injuries.
• Operate as the sole point of contact for medical advice and guidance, displaying an approachable nature, reliability, and an ability to work methodically in a challenging environment.

• Earn in excess of £43,900 from the day you start 
• Earned Voyage Leave (EVL) of 21 days for every month spent on board ship
• Membership of a Civil Service Pension scheme 
• World-class training
• Potential to travel around the world

Qualifications you'll gain

• Offshore medical qualification
• MCA basic sea training

Skills you'll develop

• The ability to use your medical skills and training in the maritime environment
• An understanding of providing healthcare in an operational setting
  
   

• Aged at least 17 years 6 months to apply, and 18 years to commence employment. There is no upper age limit
• An NMC Registered Nurse, or
• An HPC Registered Paramedic ,or
• An Ex-Military Medic in the following categories: RN LMA or above; RFA Medical Technician; RFA Medical Assistant at Corporal or above; RAMC CMT1 at Corporal or above, or
• Be another healthcare professional, such as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODPs), with experience working alone or as part of a medical team
• Must be British or have indefinite leave to remain with 5 years residency in UK. Dual Nationality will be considered providing the first nationality is British. Note: Residency restrictions may apply
• Need to have confidence with jumping into water and the ability to wade whilst wearing a life jacket
• The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for any employment within the MOD if you have been dismissed from a role for unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out

• An ability to thrive on responsibility
• Great at multi-tasking
• Comfortable working in hands-on situations
• A sense of adventure