Specialist Training
Following completion of SOITC , you will move to the Defence College of Healthcare Education and Training near Lichfield for a further 5 days of professional training , with fellow healthcare professionals , on the Initial Medical , Dental and Nursing Officers ’ Course .
The final part of this phase of training is a 2-week Aviation Medicine course at RAF Henlow .
Foundation Tour
Like most people in the RAF you will move jobs every 2 - 3 years ; each job is known as a tour .
Primary care settings involve working in either Medical Centres at RAF bases or Regional Rehabilitation Units located throughout the UK . Depending on your knowledge and experience , you may be selected to work in a specialist field at DMRC Stanford Hall .
Your Career Prospects
You will join the RAF on an initial commission of 12 years , during this time your service may be extended by competitive selection .
MSO Physiotherapists are commissioned in the rank of Flying Officer with an award of one year ’ s seniority . Additional seniority may be awarded depending on recognised clinical experience . You will be promoted to Flight Lieutenant on a time and satisfactory service basis .
All further promotions will be by competitive selection on merit , and Service need .
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