Job descriptionHealth and safety on board a nuclear submarine is critical. Medical Assistants (Submariner) get to sea early in their career, providing essential care and support for professional people doing a demanding and potentially dangerous job.
We offer most people the security of a Full Career, which is 18 years or to age 40, whichever is later. Some people may have the opportunity to serve for longer, depending on their wishes and the needs of the Service. However, if you want to leave the Royal Navy, you can submit 12 months' notice two and a half years after the end end of your initial professional training. The exact length of this training period depends on the particular job you do and the level of training it requires. All new recruits have a right of discharge at 14 days notice after 4 weeks, within the first 6 months of service, regardless of career terms.
