Renewable UK (RUK) Medical

Medicals

About the Medical

What is a Renewable UK (RUK) Medical?

The Renewable UK medical allows the successful candidate to work on offshore and land-based projects for the renewable energy sector, eg. on wind turbines. Following the assessment, a certificate will be issued in accordance with Annex I of Issue 2 (2013) of Renewable UK Medical Fitness to Work.

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    • completion of a screening questionnaire, designed to highlight any medical issues that might be deemed significant

    • a full physical examination (including height, weight, blood pressure etc.)

    • testing of eyesight and colour vision

    • testing of ears and hearing

    • a Chester Step Test (a step based exercise test)

    • selected additional tests if deemed necessary, for example spirometry (lung function testing), ECG, urine analysis

  • Please bring:

    • photographic ID, eg. passport or driving licence

    • any relevant medical information, detailing medication or significant ill health

    • comfortable clothing and footwear in which to conduct an exercise test

Our Medical Doctor

Christine has vast experience in maritime medicine, having provided advice and medical support for diverse organisations for both diving and seafaring medical issues.

Christine has worked extensively in hyperbaric units both in the UK and Australia for civilian and military organisations, including provision of medical support onboard research vessels, for submarine escape training and tunnelling projects.

Christine has dived extensively around the UK and worldwide and was co-owner of a UK based dive liveaboard. Doctor, diver, sailor and GP.

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Common Questions

Here are the answers to the most frequently asked ones to help you get started.

  • Yes. Please email info@aquamarinemedicals.co.uk with your preferred date from the online available dates. The cost is the more expensive medical plus £50 for the additional medical certificate.

  • Please email info@aquamarinemedicals.co.uk to arrange this in advance.

  • We will do our best to accommodate changes but if there is less than 48 hours notice, the amount paid is not refundable.

  • Reasons for this will be discussed with you at the time of the medical, with reference to the appropriate guidelines. Sometimes a person may ‘temporarily’ fail a medical, pending further information which may be required from their GP or Consultant. Any charge from a GP or Consultant for providing this information is the responsibility of the person undergoing the medical.

    There is no refund for failed medicals as the medical has still been undertaken.

  • No. Medicals currently are exempt from VAT in the UK.