Biomedical Scientist

at  Royal Air Force

UNQUALIFIED:

• 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or five Scottish National 5s at Grade C to include Maths and English Language
• Grade BBB in three A-level subjects including Biology. A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not accepted but other qualifications may be considered
• Aston University is the designated provider for our BMS undergraduate training programme

QUALIFIED:

• HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist

Requirements

• Be aged 17 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
• Must be a citizen of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, holder of dual UK/other nationality or have been a Commonwealth citizen since birth (with ‘right to work’ immigration status)
• Commit to minimum 12 years service
• Meet the health and fitness criteria
• Pass a Fitness test - Details below

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& EDUCATION

At any level or position your personal success is vital to make us succeed too. We are dedicated to your future, as it is essential to ours. You will receive basic and specialist training in your field and we even provide the option to pay for your education. The experience you gain with the RAF will equip you to work at the top of your field, both in the UK and overseas.
01
Phase one training
Basic Recruit Training
10 weeks
RAF Halton
Your career will start with Basic Recruit Training Course (BRTC) at RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire.
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02
Phase two training
Specialist training
Ongoing
As assigned
Whilst working in the laboratory, you will study for a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science at Aston University.
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03
First tour
Ongoing training
Ongoing
As assigned
Your first tour will be to a Joint Hospital Group Unit within an NHS Hospital.
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04
Additional qualifications
Ongoing development
Ongoing
As assigned
As a BMS you will have extensive opportunities for further professional development.
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05
Ongoing development
Ongoing training
Ongoing
As assigned
As your career progresses, we will continue to train you in new skills.
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06
Career progression
Ongoing development
Ongoing
As assigned
After one year’s total service you will be promoted to Air Specialist (Class 1).
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07
Transferable skills
Ongoing training
Ongoing
As assigned
The qualifications you will earn are as valuable in the civilian world as they are in the RAF.
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REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be aged between 17 and 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday).
Applicants must also read all of the sections below and make sure they meet all entry requirements before submitting an application.

UNQUALIFIED:

• 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or five Scottish National 5s at Grade C to include Maths and English Language
• Grade BBB in three A-level subjects including Biology. A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not accepted but other qualifications may be considered
• Aston University is the designated provider for our BMS undergraduate training programme
• Graduates with non-accredited BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science must have their degreeassessed by the IBMS. Visit www.ibms.org for further information.

QUALIFIED:

• HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist
  You can see what the RAF accepts in lieu of GCSEs & A Levels here.

DISQUALIFYING FACTORS

If you don’t have any of the above, you might still be able to apply. For more information please contact us.

• Work in haematology, clinical chemistry, transfusion science, and microbiology
• Receive, process and analyse clinical specimens
• Perform compatibility testing to ensure safe use of blood and blood product