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ON THE JOB : NURSING OFFICER
SQUADRON LEADER
KELLY-RAPER
I joined the RAF in 2005 as a Nursing Officer after having worked for several years in the NHS . I had already gained a specialist qualification in burns and plastics prior to joining the RAF but since joining I have also completed my specialist intensive care training .
I have been Senior Military nurse on a surgical unit ; an
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intensive care specialist nurse , a burns and plastics specialist nurse , and the head of the burns and plastics department . Due to my experience and knowledge within burns and plastics I have also held the role of Specialist Nurse Advisor for the RAF for burns and plastics . I have also had the opportunity to deploy on several operational tours , testing my skills in some very unique environments . These are up there as some of the best experiences in my career so far . |
I recently had the opportunity to do the prestigious role of Deputy Officer Commanding Nursing at the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine ( RCDM ) at Birmingham . An average day in this role consisted of : attending Manning commitment meetings , completing Military patient activity reports , conducting ward visits to see both staff and any Military patients , interacting with the single Service manning desks and numerous personnel reports to be written to name |
just a few . In addition to this I am required to maintain my clinical currency and would often work clinically on the burns and plastic ward .
I am required to complete Management and Leadership training at different levels along my career . Most recently I have completed the Intermediate Command and Staff course .
Being part of the PMRAFNS is more than just a job for me , there is a sense of belonging and a feeling of common purpose .
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