Royal Air Force, Occupational Medicine Consultant

Royal Air Force; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national defense organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Occupational Medicine Consultant to deliver essential medical support to RAF personnel. You will conduct assessments, manage cases, and collaborate with a team to enhance workplace health. This position offers a competitive salary, training, and a clear career progression path. Applications close on 5th January 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured career progression

Support and exceptional training

Qualifications

• Valid GMC registration and accreditation as an Occupational Medicine Consultant.
• Experience in occupational health is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and provide expert advice on fitness for duty.
• Collaborate to implement occupational health programs for RAF personnel.
• Provide case management for personnel returning to duty.
• Engage in leadership to improve occupational health policies.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Workplace health hazards knowledge

Leadership skills

Collaboration

Injury rehabilitation

Education

Accreditation on the GMC register

Job description

Royal Air Force, Occupational Medicine Consultant

Expressions of interest are invited for a uniformed position within the Royal Air Force (RAF) Occupational medicine (OM) cadre. You will work as part of a team alongside the existing team of six consultants, three trainees and four occupational health nurses to deliver a full range of OM interventions for the 32,500 RAF service personnel. You will provide specialist medical advice to senior staff and to unit commanders. To deliver the required outputs, the OM cadre works closely with colleagues from across primary care, environmental health and public health specialities.

Further Information

The RAF delivers global air power supporting troops on the front line, flying in humanitarian aid for the sick and starving, policing the skies and defending the UK airspace.

RAF Occupational Medicine Consultants (OMC) play a vital role in ensuring personnel remain fit and ready for action in the UK and when deployed on operations overseas. A rare opportunity has arisen where they are looking to recruit a qualified Occupational Medicine Consultant to this unique role.

Job Description

The RAF are seeking a motivated accredited (on the GMC register) OMC looking for a new challenge. On top of a competitive salary, consistent support and exceptional training, they offer a structured progressive career path designed to encourage and reward excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and provide expert advice on fitness for duty, workplace health hazards, and preventive measures.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement occupational health programmes tailored to the needs of RAF personnel.
• Provide case management and rehabilitation advice for injured or unwell personnel, ensuring safe return to duty.
• Engage in leadership roles, offering insights to improve occupational health policies and practices within the RAF.

The closing date for this role is Monday 5th January 2026.