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Use your specialisation and become a leader in your field
If you&rsquo;re already qualified in healthcare, finance, law, chaplaincy, management, aviation, engineering or education, you can join the ADF part-time as a Specialist Reserve.
Who it&rsquo;s for:&nbsp;Those who are a specialist in specific fields.

This entry method is currently not recruiting.

You'll be paid to train and on completion of your Initial Military Training and Initial Employment Training, you’ll earn a tax-free daily rate of at least:

Training

Your daily rate while training

Trained

Your daily rate once trained

The pay you receive in the Army Reserve goes straight into your pocket with no deductions for tax.

Officer Entry: Specialist Reserve

As a Medical Procedural Specialist, you&rsquo;re employed specifically for your Cardiothoracic specialty. If you wish to be considered for further general medical officer employment, you&rsquo;ll need to meet further training requirements. This will be discussed with you when required.

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As a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in the Army Reserve, you&rsquo;ll work in surgical teams using your advanced medical expertise and knowledge. You&rsquo;ll be responsible for administering appropriate clinical care to patients in garrison and field environments in this varied part-time role.
You&rsquo;ll contribute to enhancing and maintaining the personnel component of ADF operational and support capabilities by delivering effective and appropriate specialist medical advice and expertise to strengthen the ADF, both on operations and in non-operational environments and to all levels of the organisation.
If you&rsquo;re looking to experience adventure and excitement outside the everyday, earn tax-free pay and work as part of a close-knit team, this is an exciting opportunity that can work around your lifestyle.

You&rsquo;ll be an integral part of the healthcare services team, providing the highest standard of care to ADF members, aiding in the prevention, treatment or recovery of injuries or disease, in line with your area of expertise. You&rsquo;ll perform your duties in a broad range of environments and workplace conditions, wherever and whenever a casualty/patient situation exists, or healthcare is needed. You&rsquo;ll need to be adaptable as some working environments may have limited stores and equipment.
You&rsquo;ll be a clinical leader of multidisciplinary health teams, in line with your professional and legislated responsibilities. As part of your role, you&rsquo;ll communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality and effective relationships with superiors, subordinates, civilians and international forces, including people with diverse cultural and political backgrounds.

Give back to your country, bringing your advanced medical skills to work in a range of environments in this diverse part-time medical role.

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Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Benefits you won't see anywhere else

You’ll enjoy the following:

Great salary from day one, which increases with experience

Tax-free pay

Travel opportunities

Fully paid training

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