Civilian Medical Practitioner, Aircrew Equipment Integration Group, RAF Centre of Aerospace Medicine

Ministry Of Defence; England; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defence agency in the UK seeks a civilian medical officer to provide specialized Aviation and Space Medicine advice for aircrew equipment. This role involves clinical assessments and direct integration programs. Applicants must have a valid medical qualification and registration with the GMC. The position offers a salary of up to £88,015 and benefits including a Civil Service pension scheme.

Benefits

Employer contribution to Civil Service pension scheme

Access to RAF Officers' Mess

Additional Civil Service benefits

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a medical qualification and be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Experience or interest in aviation and military/aviation medicine is preferred.
• Evidence of Licence and qualifications will be required at interview.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist ASM advice for aircrew equipment.
• Involve in clinical and aviation medicine assessments of aircrew.
• Direct integration programmes for aircrew equipment.

Skills

Specialist Aviation and Space Medicine advice

Experience in aviation environment

Medical assessment skills

Human Factors consideration

Education

Medical qualification

Registration with General Medical Council (GMC)

Primary Medical Degree

ASM qualification

Job description

Overview

An opportunity to work as a civilian medical officer in the Aircrew Equipment Integration Group at the RAF Centre of Aerospace Medicine (CAM). This post would suit a medical practitioner with enthusiasm and experience in the aviation environment. The purpose of this role is to provide specialist Aviation and Space Medicine (ASM) advice to relevant UK stakeholders. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist ASM advice in the field of protective and life support equipment for aircrew, including equipment testing, evaluation, and integration into aircraft platforms across defence.
• Direct integration programmes for aircrew equipment assemblies and other devices with consideration of Human Factors and the medical impact related to integration.
• Be a focus for specialist advice and operational support for aircrew equipment assemblies above and below the neck to Ministry of Defence delivery teams, Front Line Commands and individuals.
• Provide specialist aviation medical advice on systems design and integration for tasked projects.
• Be involved with clinical, occupational and aviation medicine assessments of aircrew.

Career progression

With experience, the role may expand to include teaching and lecturing duties, reviewing and setting standards for aircrew protective equipment, and participation in various committees and working groups.

Selection and behaviours

• We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving, Leadership, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together.
• At sift, applications will be assessed to determine if you can demonstrate the required skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications, including how you meet the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification.
• Candidates successful at the sift will be invited to an interview, which will assess the listed behaviours: Leadership, Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together.
• The interview will include direct questions to demonstrate how you meet the behaviour criteria. AI may be used to support your application, but all examples must be truthful and taken from your own experience.

Security, sponsorship and eligibility

• Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet the security requirements (Security Check). See the vetting charter and baseline personnel security standard checks.
• This job does not offer sponsorship under the points-based system as it has not been assessed as business critical. If sponsorship is required, applications may be rejected.
• All candidates successful at interview must declare outside interests; some interests may require mitigation to manage conflicts of interest.
• MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey may be contacted for feedback; participation is voluntary and anonymous.

Nationality and diversity

• Nationality requirements include UK nationals, certain Irish and Commonwealth nationals, and eligible EU/EEA/Swiss nationals and families, with settled or pre-settled status where applicable. Further information is provided in the job advert.
• The Civil Service Code governs standards of behaviour; the Civil Service embraces diversity and equal opportunities, including Disability Confident and Redeployment schemes.

Qualifications and registration

• Applicants must hold a medical qualification and be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). Evidence of Licence and qualification will be required at interview. Licences must be current at application and, if applicable, in date. Equivalent licences will not be accepted.
• UK Licence to Practice is required. Primary Medical Degree (Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery) is required. An ASM qualification is expected, with support to gain the Diploma in Aviation Medicine (DAvMed) where applicable.
• Experience or interest in aviation and military/aviation medicine is preferred. It is not required to be on the GMC Specialty Register in ASM, but portfolio-based recognition can be pursued with support.

Benefits and location

Salary up to £88,015 with an employer contribution to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. RAF Henlow location details and potential relocation considerations are provided in the advert. Additional benefits include access to the RAF Officers' Mess and other Civil Service benefits; see Discover My Benefits for more information.

Notes

There is no relocation allowance and the department is reviewing pay-related allowances. The post may relocate to Lincolnshire long-term. Further information is available via the RAF Henlow page and Civil Service guidance.