Foundation Tour
Nursing Officers are usually assigned to a Joint Hospital Group JHG), embedded within hospitals in the UK, for their first job in the RAF. At a JHG Unit you will work with other Nursing Officers and military / civilian nurses. You will be supported as you familiarise and orientate to your new environment and responsibilities. Potentially, you will complete your Aeromedical Evacuation Training during this tour
Your Career Prospects
From 01 Jan 2024, all individuals commissioning as Nursing Officers( NO) will be offered a 6-year commission to align with Unified Career Management( UCM) Terms of Service( TOS). This is called a Preliminary Commission( PC6). Under UCM TOS, there may be potential to move to 12 years of Service after 3 years. This is known as a Preliminary Commission 12( PC12). Promotion to Senior Officer rank is by competitive selection.
Nursing Officers may be considered for promotion to Sqn Ldr after 4 years of Service and promotion to Wg Cdr after a further 5 years.
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