Offshore medics work on fixed or mobile oil rigs and support vessels. They look after the health, safety and welfare of the crew. They often have other duties related to administration or health and safety at work.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
A typical starting salary can be £25,000 to £35,000 a year, rising to around £60,000 with experience. Salary includes allowance for working offshore plus a bonus scheme and pension.
Workforce Employment Status
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There are two main routes into this type of work.
Workforce Education Levels (UK)
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You should be:
The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Health and Safety Executive (Scotland) - Offshore Oil and Gas
Website:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/offshore/
Twitter:
@H_S_E
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/hsegovuk/
My Oil and Gas Career
Website:
http://www.myoilandgascareer.com
Twitter:
@myOilGascareer
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/myOilandGasCareer/
Oil & Gas UK
Tel: 01224 577250
E-mail:
info@oilandgasuk.co.uk
Website:
http://oilandgasuk.co.uk
Twitter:
@oilandgasuk
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/oilgasuk/
Skills for Health
Tel: 0207 388 8800
E-mail:
contactus@skillsforhealth.org.uk
Website:
http://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/
Twitter:
@Skillsforhealth
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/skillsforhealth1
Skills for Health is the Sector Skills Council for the health sector.