Sophie
Midshipman

I'm about to finish my A levels and apply for the Navy. My career plan is to serve for 10-15 years and then become a civvy Paramedic. I know I want to be in the medical services but am having problems deciding on which role to apply for.
To become a medical officer I would need different A levels to the ones I am about to get, plus I want to enter at rating level, so this idea is scrapped.
To become a nurse I can apply straight away as I have the right qualifications. However, I want to serve at sea and, as far as I can see, nurses are more often than not based in hospitals or clinics etc on shore. While I do not mind being on shore to train etc, I am really wanting to see the world etc which I don't see happening as much if i were a nurse. I could be wrong though....so if anyone could shed some light on this I would be very appreciative.
To be a medical assistant (the original plan), again I can apply straight away. From reading the recruitment bumpf, it is very likely I will be serving at sea once I have finished training. My worry with this role is that I will become a bit bored as I am overqualified (according to careers advisors) for the job. I think overall though that this role may be the most suitable for what I want to achieve whilst in the Navy. But again, I could be way off the mark.
My main priority is to enjoy life. I also want to move up the first couple of ranks fairly quickly, become a PTI, travel as much as possible, play rugby and also be able to teach others things like emergency survival, first aid etc.
Another question....if I enter the navy at rating level as a medical assistant and then get commissioned to become an officer, will I be able to become a medical officer, despite not having the specific qualifications needed (e.g Biology A level)?
So any advice? Pros and cons or nurse and medic roles? Anything really thats not from the recuitment office =)
To become a medical officer I would need different A levels to the ones I am about to get, plus I want to enter at rating level, so this idea is scrapped.
To become a nurse I can apply straight away as I have the right qualifications. However, I want to serve at sea and, as far as I can see, nurses are more often than not based in hospitals or clinics etc on shore. While I do not mind being on shore to train etc, I am really wanting to see the world etc which I don't see happening as much if i were a nurse. I could be wrong though....so if anyone could shed some light on this I would be very appreciative.
To be a medical assistant (the original plan), again I can apply straight away. From reading the recruitment bumpf, it is very likely I will be serving at sea once I have finished training. My worry with this role is that I will become a bit bored as I am overqualified (according to careers advisors) for the job. I think overall though that this role may be the most suitable for what I want to achieve whilst in the Navy. But again, I could be way off the mark.
My main priority is to enjoy life. I also want to move up the first couple of ranks fairly quickly, become a PTI, travel as much as possible, play rugby and also be able to teach others things like emergency survival, first aid etc.
Another question....if I enter the navy at rating level as a medical assistant and then get commissioned to become an officer, will I be able to become a medical officer, despite not having the specific qualifications needed (e.g Biology A level)?
So any advice? Pros and cons or nurse and medic roles? Anything really thats not from the recuitment office =)