Ongoing Development
Your career will progress through a variety of assignments providing a wide range of roles and responsibilities for optimal professional and personal development ; there are an abundant of opportunities to progress both professionally and as an Officer .
The RAF ’ s Nurse Education Advisor provides guidance for those pursuing academic advancement within their field of clinical expertise , something which is encouraged .
Over the course of your career , we will develop your military , managerial and leadership potential through a range of incremental Officer Development Courses at The Defence Academy of the United Kingdom , a national and international centre of excellence .
Transferable Skills
The experience you gain as a Nursing Officer in the military will be highly valued both by the RAF and by any future employer . We will continue to develop your nursing and leadership skills and ensure that we foster your adaptability and enthusiasm .
Dual Qualified Nurses
Nurses who hold a dual qualification in ‘ adult nursing / adult mental health ’ or ‘ adult nursing / child ’ and are active on Sub Part 1 & Sub Part 2 of the NMC register , will be considered if all eligibility criteria are met .
In order to meet the NMC revalidation criteria for both registrations , the individual will have to maintain 450 hours in each specialist area over a 3-year validation period . Individuals will be placed where service needs lie and although support will be given to assist revalidation activities in both areas , the individual is ultimately responsible .
The individual , with line manager support is to organise appropriate placements outside their primary role in the form of an agreed job plan .
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