Provision of the highest quality of medical care at sea is an essential element of life on board a cruise ship.  Our exceptional medical team provide general and emergency care for up to 4,800 people. As industry leaders in maritime medicine we can offer you a medical career which is exciting, rewarding and diverse. We regularly recruit for skilled Doctors and Nurses to join the teams onboard our Cruise ships. These include the fleets of Cunard and P&O Cruises.

A usual medical team is made up of two doctors and a team of up to four nurses. The number of medical staff varies depending on the size of the ship and the itinerary.

The Medical Centres on board our ships are some of the most sophisticated and well equipped at sea and make for an appealing working environment.   All of our Medical Centres hold the distinction of being the only medical facilities at sea accredited to the rigorous international healthcare standards of CHKS and are also certified to ISO9001-2008. They undergo annual review and a full survey every three years in order to maintain this status.

A typical Medical Centre comprises doctors' consulting rooms, treatment rooms, in-patient beds including critical care areas, x-ray facilities, treatment room, laboratory and dispensary. There are also separate passenger and crew waiting areas for the daily clinics. The Medical Centres are fully equipped with diagnostic and emergency equipment and supplies.

Carnival UK is a Designated Body for revalidation with a Responsible Officer.  We offer a full programme of appraisal, clinical governance and CPD; working with our Doctors towards their revalidation.

Read our working onboard section to learn more about what it is like to be a Doctor or Nurse on board one of our vessels.

Medical Open Days:

Unfortunately our dates for 2011 have now passed.  However you will be able to join us again for a morning onboard some of the worlds most prestigious cruise liners from May 2012.  These Open Days will give you an insight into practicing medicine at sea.  Find out everything you need to know about the exciting life of a medical officer at one of these unique opportunities.

DATES FOR 2012 SEASON:

 Dates for 2012 will be available on this website from 1st Feb 2012