Combat Medical Technician - Reserve
Royal Army Medical Service
At a glance
- Soldier
- medical
Saving lives on the front line takes courage and incredible drive. We give you support and training – the rest is up to you…
Could you work on the front line, saving soldiers’ lives? Stay calm in the heat of battle and give emergency treatment? Get casualties off the battlefield as quickly and safely as possible? It isn’t easy. But if you’re brave and determined, we’ll give you the training you need, a great career and the chance to gain qualifications. Plus, you get to join our amazing team in the Royal Army Medical Service (RAMS). You’ll work under the expert guidance of doctors in medical centres, or in the difficult working conditions of frontline bases.
Royal Army Medical Service
The Royal Army Medical Service (RAMS) is responsible for maintaining the health of servicemen and women. The Corps is represented wherever British Soldiers are deployed, providing medical support to operations, exercises and Adventurous Training expeditions all over the world.
Key Responsibilities
Give first aid on the battlefield
Provide medical training to the Army
Supply medical support on all kinds of operations and exercises
Help with medical evacuations in hostile conditions
Provide health education to the Army
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Reserve (part time)
Entry requirements
Age:
From 17 years & 9 months to 42 years & 6 months
Qualifications:
Minimum of GCSE Grade A* - C/9-4, or Scottish National A-C, in at least English Language and Maths.
Basic physical fitness assessment:
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
MSFT (beep test) level 6.6 (5.8 for Reserve candidates)
Training for the role
Step 1
You start Basic Training, this consists of two main courses and some online training packages. You can book on the courses to fit around your daily life, so it could take you several months to finish your basic training.
Module 1: Foundation Training. 5 alternate residential weekends Fri - Sun at an Army training centre OR a nine-day residential course.
Module 2: Battlecamp. 15-day residential course at an Army training establishment. You will learn fieldcraft, Skill at Arms, fitness training, qualities of a soldier, military knowledge, Battlefield casualty drills, individual health and education. This will culminate with a Passing Off Parade which your family and friends can attend to celebrate your success.
Step 2
Once your basic soldiering training is complete, you will move on to do trade specific training with your Unit.
Qualifications you could get after training
On successful entry into the Army Medical Services Reserve you will be eligible to apply for consideration in CPD for Professional Qualifications commensurate to Role within with the Army Medical Services.
Pay & benefits
You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £63.27 per day in training and rising. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training, you're entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.
How to Apply
Once your online application has been approved, you'll meet with a local recruiter. This is your chance to tell us about the role that you're interested in. When you go to the Assessment Centre, you'll take tests - the results will show whether you'd be suitable for this role or should consider a different role.