Environmental Health Officers play a critical role in supporting Defence Strategic Objectives by ensuring Force Health Protection. They achieve this through the identification, mitigation, and management of environmental, occupational, and public health risks.
Whatever your passion within the field of Environmental Health, whether it’s infectious disease control, food safety, port health, water safety, or Force Health Protection - There is a place for you on our team. Join us and make a meaningful impact in safeguarding health and operational capability.
Environmental Health Officer
Work in an Environmental Health Team in identifying, managing, and mitigating environmental factors that impact health, survival, or operational capability.
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This role is classed as a RBP Healthcare and Medical Officer. As part of your application process, we’ll help you find the most suitable role based on your skills and experience.
Register interest- £34,600 - £106,000
- Undergraduate Degree
- Surface Fleet
- Medical
- Officer level
Role details
- Develop and maintain environmental health standards in the Naval Service, reporting directly to senior officers across all branches and services
- Work in a regional team, doing everything from inspecting Royal Navy ships and submarines to advising on safe water supplies and sanitation for personnel on exercise or in the field
- Tackle remote, demanding and potentially hostile environments, adapting your skills and applying your knowledge to overcome whatever challenges you face
- Work closely with fellow Royal Navy Nursing and Medical Officers, and other healthcare professionals, wherever and whenever you’re needed. Our people are our most important asset, and without you they’re at risk
- If Chartered or CIEH registered, the role offers a salary of at least £52,800 after initial training, along with a ‘Golden Hello’ payment of £27,000
- If not chartered or CIEH registered, a starting salary over £34,600 after initial training with funding and support to complete Chartered programme
- Excellent pay and promotion prospects throughout your career
- A non-contributory pension scheme
- Sports and adventurous training opportunities
- Six weeks of paid holiday every year
- Free medical and dental care
Qualifications you'll gain
- Enrollment on 2 year-chartered status programme if not already achieved
- Study for academic and vocational awards
- Receive support in maintaining your professional portfolio
- Civilian recognised leadership and management qualifications
- Additional funding for personal and professional development courses
Skills you'll develop
- How to apply your Environmental Health skills and expertise in challenging conditions all around the world
- Opportunities to work alongside skilled professionals from other medical disciplines
- Leadership and management skills
- Mentorship and development of others
- Aged between 22 and 39 (You can start your application from 17 years old however you must be at least 22 years old on day of entry to basic training)
- BSc/MSc in Environmental Health from accredited institute & EHRB, CIEH or equivalent Registration or a Chartered EHP
- 5 grades A*-C (9-4) Including English Language and Maths
- A National of the United Kingdom, a Commonwealth Citizen or Dual National
- A Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 28 (between 17 and 27 if under 18)
- An ambitious, passionate medical professional
- A confident leader
- Always calm under pressure
- An adventurous spirit
As an RN EHO, Commanders seek my advice to protect the health of their personnel in the UK and across the world, on land and at sea. I have enhanced my practise with world class training and feel empowered to protect our health wherever I go, through Food Safety Inspections, Managing Environmental Hazards, and responding to Public Health incidents
Career Progression
From responsibilities to pay, find out where this role can take you.
Day One
Complete your militarisation and marinisation training within 10 weeks at HMS Raliegh. This initial stage of development for young officers, designed to build the leadership, discipline, and core military skills required for naval service, before then moving onto Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) in Dartmouth for another 30 weeks to further develop these skills.
Professional Training
Develop your chosen profession skills at your respective training establishment dependant on your profession.
First Year
Learn management theory, develop your own style of leadership and experience your first time at sea practicing your role.
First Promotion
Become a Sub – Lieutenant, advance you skills with further training, have an increased responsibility.
Second Promotion
Become a Lieutenant, lead a department and report directly into command.
Joining Process
From picking your role to starting on your first day, these are the steps you'll take to join as a rating.
- Register your interest
- Complete your application
- Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA)
- Interview
- Medical and fitness assessments
- Admiralty Interview Board (AIB)
- Start training
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