No Ordinary Medics

Dentists

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:20:00 +0000

What’s life like as a dentist in the Royal Air Force?

Listen as Penelope and Fiona talk about their experiences.

Whether it’s delivering dental care in the UK or overseas, both have enjoyed the variety and flexibility a career as a dentist in the RAF can offer.

They also talk about serving on operations and a career highlight, meeting Her Majesty The Queen.

To start your journey with RAF Medical Services visit: www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/medical-services

Physiotherapists

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

What’s life like as a physiotherapist in the Royal Air Force?

Listen as Jo and Richard talk about their experiences.

These two really love their jobs and explain about how rewarding it is to care for injured servicemen and women and see them recover.

They also talk about all the variety of locations their work has taken them; from Scotland to the Caribbean.

To start your journey with RAF Medical Services visit: www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/medical-services

Doctors

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:05:00 +0000

What’s life like as a doctor in the Royal Air Force?

Listen as Jenna and Emily talk about their experiences.

Each explain their different medical routes into the RAF, their training and their

experiences of deployments in hostile environments.

They also talk about their career aspirations and the opportunities the RAF offers.

To start your journey with RAF Medical Services

visit: raf.mod.uk/recruitment/medical-services

Nursing

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000

What’s life like as a nurse in the Royal Air Force?

This time Amy, Hayley and Chris share their experiences.

They explain what the different roles are what the job is like day to day.

They also talk about their deployments to war zones and operational areas. To start your journey with RAF Medical Services visit: www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/medical-services

New to Nursing

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 08:25:00 +0000

What does it take to be a nurse in the Royal Air Force?

Listen as RAF nurses Enoch and Mano talk about their experiences.

They explain what the application process is like, talk about their training and why the fitness test is nothing to worry about!

They also share their thoughts on possible future deployments.

To start your journey with RAF Medical Services visit: www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/medical-services

Recruitment

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 23:05:00 +0000

What does it take to be an RAF Medical Reservist? This time hear how the recruitment process works from those who have been through it. Corporal Paula Colclough and Sergeant Andrew Duncan explain what it was like for them, while Recruiter Flight Sergeant Neal White talks through the recruitment process. To start your journey as a Royal Air Force Medical Reservist, search “RAF Reserves careers” or call 0345 6069069

Training

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 23:05:00 +0000

What does it take to be an RAF Medical Reservist? Is the training tough? What will you be expected to do? Listen as Flight Lieutenant Simon Wilson shares his experiences of basic training and beyond, while recruiter Flight Sergeant Mick Aynsley explains the training process in more detail. To start your journey as a Royal Air Force Medical Reservist, search “RAF Reserves careers” or call 0345 6069069

Operations and Opportunities

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 23:05:00 +0000

What does it take to be an RAF Medical Reservist? What’s life like on operations and what sort of opportunities are available? Listen as Senior Aircraftman Cat Turnbull explains how her RAF experiences gave a boost to her civilian career as a paramedic. RAF Recruiter Flight Sergeant Neal White has the lowdown on how the RAF can help develop you as a person and boost your career. To start your journey as a Royal Air Force Medical Reservist, search “RAF Reserves careers” or call 0345 6069069

Life Balance

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 23:05:00 +0000

What does it take to be an RAF Medical Reservist? How does a part-time career in the RAF fit in with civilian work and family life? Listen as Squadron Leader Peter Ewing explains why he joined the Reserves after 20 years working as a GP. Aircraftman Gabby Jackson who is a student paramedic with the Scottish Ambulance Service also shares her experiences. You’ll also hear the finer details from RAF Recruiter Flight Sergeant Mick Aynsley. To start your journey as a Royal Air Force Medical Reservist, search “RAF Reserves careers” or call 0345 6069069

Commitment

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 23:05:00 +0000

What does it take to be an RAF Medical Reservist? How much time do you have to commit? Listen as Corporal Collette McKay explains what life is like working as an RAF Reservist alongside her civilian job as an ICU nurse. Collette talks about her experiences and the opportunities the RAF has given her as well as the support she’s had from her friends and family. You’ll also hear from Flight Sergeant Mick Aynsley who is an RAF recruiter who has the low-down on the level of commitment that’s required. To start your journey as a Royal Air Force Medical Reservist, search “RAF Reserves careers” or call 0345 6069069

Introducing: No Ordinary Medics

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:30:00 +0000

What does it take to be an RAF Medical Reservist? How much time do you have to commit? How does it fit in with civilian work and family life? Listen as healthcare professionals explain how they’ve learnt new skills and faced exciting new challenges by spending their spare time as Medical Reservists in the Royal Air Force. Subscribe now.