Your Career Prospects
The RAF offers a structured career path that mirrors the challenges and responsibilities of a civilian medical career. You will hold the rank of Flight Lieutenant or Squadron Leader dependent on your experience and professional qualifications at the time of joining.
You will be offered an Initial Commission of 6 or 12 years, depending on whether you have already completed specialist training. Promotion from Flt Lt to Sqn Ldr is after 5 years satisfactory service. For GPs, promotion to Wing Commander and above is by competitive selection.
For consultants you will become eligible for promotion to acting Wg Cdr on successful completion of an Initial Officer Development course, and substantive Wg Cdr on Armed Services Consultant Appointment Board success.
Your commission may be extended until you reach the age of 60, subject to Service requirements and your medical fitness.
Pay is aligned with your peers in the NHS and there is a generous Armed Forces Pension Scheme.
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