Medical Assessor (Specialist Registrar)

Salary: £80,000 per annum – starting salary

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Security Level: BPSS

Visa Restrictions: Offer Visa Sponsorship

Base: Gatwick (with flexible working options)

We are the UK's aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the constantly evolving aviation environment.

The Role

The CAA’s doctors (Medical Assessors) are responsible for certificating the medical fitness of CAA-licensed personnel (mostly pilots and air traffic controllers) and overseeing Aeromedical Examiners (AMEs), to achieve and maintain a high level of aviation safety. Medical Assessors contribute to developing evidence-based aeromedical policies and guidance for the national and international arena.  During the training programme, you will be sponsored to complete an MSc in Aerospace Medicine, which includes attendance on a 6-month full-time course and completion of the examination for the Diploma in Aviation Medicine (if you have not already done so). You will have the opportunity to gain experience with other organisations involved in Aviation and Space. It is anticipated that on completion of training, you will continue to work at the CAA as a specialist.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals with good clinical and analytical skills. You will be registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice in the UK.

You should have at least completed core medical training, and, after completion of medical school and foundation training, there are four main routes to entering specialty training in Aviation and Space medicine:

1. IMT1-3 Internal Medicine Training (completion of two-year Core Medical Training programme is also acceptable) with completion of MRCP (2 or 3 years)

2. CT1-3 Anaesthetics training with completion of FRCA primary (3 years) 

3. CT1-4 Acute Care Common Stem, ACCS (acute/internal medicine, anaesthetics or emergency medicine) with completion of MRCP, FRCA or MRCEM (4 years) 

4. ST1-3 General Practice training with completion of MRCGP (3 years)

(Candidates who have completed other core training programmes with completion of a primary royal college examination may also be considered, but appointment to the position may be based on a gap analysis to identify areas of focus in training)

You should also be able to demonstrate an interest in aviation and space (medicine).

We offer a range of benefits such as payment of GMC and medical indemnity costs, 28 days annual leave, a competitive pension and more. Wherever possible, we offer flexible working hours.

Additional Information

For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or Nationally Protected information. For these roles the post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance.

BPSS - To be vetted you must have the right to work in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken.

If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.

For more information on BPSS clearance please visit - BPSS clearance

The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to complete a declaration of interest.

Relocation & Property

The CAA will be relocating from Aviation House (Our Gatwick Office) to new premises in a few years’ time. Our move is driven by strategic, operational and environmental considerations.

We will be moving to a new local home, up to a 15-mile radius of Aviation House, to minimise disruption for our valued colleagues and customers.

We are now working with colleagues and visitors to understand what we need in our new office, before we start our property search. We will sell Aviation House and land, vacate the site and move to new premises, but we do not expect to move before 2028

Inclusive Recruitment

We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone. If you require an adjustment for any reason, please let us know.

Use of Artificial Intelligence by candidates in the CAA recruitment process

We recognise that many of our candidates find Artificial Intelligence to be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be rejected on that basis.

Working With Us

We are on a journey towards being increasingly adaptable, where our colleagues collaborate as part of cross-functional teams. This approach ensures we never stop learning together. It also means that you may become involved in activities that take you out of your day-to-day role, providing you with opportunities to develop and grow your career with us.

We have embraced hybrid working and offer flexible working patterns, being open to having a conversation about what works for you. We know where and when we work is important in achieving a work-life balance.

We offer a range of excellent benefits such as flexible working arrangements, free onsite gym at Gatwick, discounted gym membership for London, 28 days annual leave, additional 5 days leave purchase scheme, a generous pension scheme and much more!

Our Values

Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone – For more information please Click Here

Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026

Interview Date: Throughout June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

No recruitment agencies please.