Hybrid Medical Adviser – Armed Forces & Veterans

Ministry of Defence; Lancashire; Presencial; GBP 73.000 - 89.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Defence Business Services (DBS) is recruiting a Grade 6 Medical Adviser for the AFVS team in the UK. The role provides verbal and written medical advice and statutory certification for War Pension Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claims, with no direct clinical contact.

The position is office-based with some homeworking, 37 hours per week. Salary £81,310 per annum (pro rata) with generous employer pension contributions; closing date 16 November 2026.

Formación

• Valid licence to practise medicine in the UK (GMC registration and re-validation).
• Must be registered with the GMC and hold a full unrestricted licence to practise medicine.
• Level 5 Medical qualification required and authorised to practise medicine.

Responsabilidades

• Provide accurate verbal and written medical advice for War Pension Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claims.
• Provide statutory certification for claims, reviews and appeals.
• Do not involve clinical diagnosis or treatment; rely on pre-existing medical evidence.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge through CPD.

Conocimientos

Communication

Medical knowledge

IT skills

Educación

Level 5 Medical qualification

GMC registration

Descripción del empleo

Defence Business Services (DBS) is recruiting a Grade 6 Medical Adviser for the AFVS team in the UK. The role provides verbal and written medical advice and statutory certification for War Pension Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claims, with no direct clinical contact.

The position is office-based with some homeworking, 37 hours per week. Salary £81,310 per annum (pro rata) with generous employer pension contributions; closing date 16 November 2026.