Capita makes it very easy for you to be part of the team. It’s so rewarding

I joined the Royal Air Force as I was very interested in aviation medicine. The route to doing practical aviation medicine was to become a general practice medical officer and be engaged with the flying squad. As you imagine, I gained a whole range of diverse skills in my time there.

In my final years in the Royal Air Force, I was looking for a role that would allow me to use my experience. The opportunity to join Capita RPP came up where I was living in Litchfield just by chance.

“It’s been fantastic as it’s meant that I could have both the link to the military and also be based where I live.”

What I really enjoy about being a clinician is helping the Army candidates who come in who really have set their hearts on having a career in the Army.

For some of them, it's not a problem. They're perfectly fit, and they go straight through. There are others who you have to help. Being able to say at the end of an examination to some of these candidates that they've passed, that makes my day. It’s so rewarding.

“I enjoy the fact that we’re helping people to achieve their aspirations.”

I'm the only one in my team who has spent a lot of time in the military. So there are times when I can explain the relevance of certain things, or why a medical condition might be a problem in the future. I'm a bit of a ‘go to’ because I can relate to both sides. I’m proud of that.

“I quite enjoyed being a civilian. But I feel very comfortable in the military.”

One of the best things about working for Capita is that there’s a very horizontal hierarchy. You’re encouraged to be involved and to speak up and participate. Capita makes it very easy for you to feel included and to be part of the team. I think for people like myself, who have spent some time in the military, it's a very good option to do a role like this, because you have knowledge and skills that are readily needed. And that makes it so rewarding.