Pharmacy Technician Medical Services
The specialisation of Pharmacy Technician is part of the Medical
Services Profession within the RAF , which also includes Registered Nurse ( Adult ) and ( Mental Health ), Medic , Environmental Health Practitioner , Operating Department Practitioner , Radiographer , Biomedical Scientist and Dental Nurse .
Professions in the RAF are distinct areas of defence expertise where common skills and attributes are required to deliver on demand . Service Personnel may be employed within any of the specialisations in their Profession depending on their 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 ).
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