Medical Services
The Medical Services Profession within the RAF , Comprises Medical Officer Nursing Officer , Dental Officer and Medical Support Officers ( Mainstream ), Environmental Health , Physiotherapy and Pharmacist ( Reserves Only ). Registered Nurse ( Mental Health ), Registered Nurse ( Adult ), Environmental Health Practitioner , Operating Department Practitioner , Biomedical Scientist , Radiographer , Pharmacy Technician , Dental Nurse , RAF Medic and Student Nurse .
Professions in the RAF are distinct areas of defence expertise where common skills and attributes are required to deliver on demand . Whilst Service Personnel can expect to spend the majority of their career in their chosen Specialisation they may be employed in any of the Specialisations within their Profession : this will depend upon aptitude , qualifications , career aspirations and the Service need .
Unified Career Management ( UCM )
Unified Career Management ( UCM ) is a new approach to managing cadres of people where the capabilities they deliver are very similar across two or more of the single Services ( sS ). Personnel within UCM cohorts will benefit from new and bespoke career pathways which offer individuals the opportunity to progress a career within specialist cohorts . Serving personnel will transfer to UCM Medical Terms and Conditions of Service ( TACOS ) on 1 January 2024 under their current engagement / commission type and length of Service ( LoS ), those joining the sS on / after 1 January 2024 will automatically be aligned with UCM Terms of Service ( TOS ).
SIP - O - Medical Sponsorship