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JNCO 5

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
1791083
OR-4 - LH/LR - Cpl
Corporal

23/05/2022, 23:55 

November 2022
1 year and 11 months
Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army
TG15 - Medical
RAF Medic
RAF Akrotiri
Limassol
Cyprus
FTRS - Full Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy has arisen for a Cpl – RAF Medic (Paramedic) – to serve as JNCO 5 at RAF Akrotiri on Full Time Reserve Service (Full Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 07 November 2022 (or earlier, depending upon candidate status).

The roles and responsibilities include:

  • Provide front line ambulance emergency medical response on a rotational basis to Sovereign Base Area locations.
  • Provide airfield medical response on a rotational basis in support of routine and operational taskings.
  • Act as first point of contact for medical presentations OOH, triaging and treating patients within scope of clinical competencies.
  • Provide administrative support to entitled patients, including hospital referrals in UK and RoC.
  • Assist in the preparation and dispensing or prescription medicines.
  • Conduct accurate clinical and administrative handovers to AHC management team on cessation of duty periods.
  • Act as section ic, providing first line Trg & supervision, ensuring output is maintained and departmental KPIs are met.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Cpl – RAF Medic (Paramedic) – or an SAC – RAF Medic (Paramedic) – eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board. If an applicant has been out of full-time military service and is applying for a post on promotion, they will also need to send their civilian appraisals or equivalent to evidence recent skills, knowledge and experience to be considered by the Promotion Board.

  • BATLS
  • MPHEC
  • ALS
  • DMICP user
  • DBS(E)
  • HCPC Registration and clinical Portfolio
  • AE(G)
  • AE(F)
  • MERT
  • MRT
  • Blue Light Driving

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 appraisal reports as required.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name: FS Isabel Stone

Tel: 94120 6284

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 3 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to:

FS Isabel Stone - isabel.stone857@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 23 May 2022 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week shortly after the closing date.

Unless already enlisted in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be enlisted in the Royal Air Force Reserves with a liability for call-out for permanent service.

The appointment is on Full Time Reserve Service (Full Commitment) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of up to 30th September 2024.

Confirmation of appointment will depend on successful completion of a RAF Medical Board.  Personnel who do not meet the Age/Permanent Joint Medical Employment Standard (PJMES) may apply for the appointment but will only be considered subject to an executive waiver process on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates who have been out of regular or reserve service for more than 5 years may be considered for this appointment.  Prior approval must be sought from the relevant Professions Advisor to confirm current and past experience prior to being invited to interview.

Applicants of an equivalent rank from sister Services may apply but will only be accepted into the Royal Air Force Reserves if an appropriate Professions advisor can be identified to sponsor the applicant.  The relevant Profession’s advisor approval must be agreed before the interview.

Regular Service Applicants.  Personnel currently serving in the Regular Royal Air Force should be mindful of the current Early Termination Minimum Waiting Time (MWT) for their respective Rank, Profession and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor’s proposed start date, prior to applying.

Ex-service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the QR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391 (Vol 3, Lft 207, Annex L, Para 1a).

Pension Issues.  Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking reserve service has on their pension (details can be found on the JPA splash screen). Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans and MMP116 - Re-employment. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant.

Transition between TCoS.  Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS. 

Flexible Working Arrangements. In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserve personnel can request FW arrangements with their line manager.  Any immediate FW requirements should be agreed with the line management at the interview stage.

Individual Reinforcement Training (IRT) (Module 1) and RAF Fitness Test (RAFFT).  Reserve personnel are required to maintain currency in IRT and the RAFFT iaw the relevant TCoS.  The successful applicant will be expected to undertake IRT and the RAFFT within 6 months of commencing employment (if required).

Annual Salary and Leave.  Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the reserve air forces.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760.

Accommodation. Personnel serving on FTRS(FC) TCoS are entitled to Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Service Families Accommodation (SFA) as per Regular entitlements.

This opportunity is closed to applications.