Environmental Health Practitioner - Reserve
Royal Army Medical Service
At a glance
- Soldier
- medical
Environmental Health Technician make sure that troops have a clean, safe environment that’s free of health risks. Could you keep them fit and well?
For an active, capable Army we need every soldier and officer to be fit and well. That means protecting our troops’ health and wellbeing, wherever they are in the world. As an Environmental Health Practitioner, you advise commanders on environmental health, occupational hygiene, preventing disease and environmental protection. Whenever troops are deployed, you go out beforehand on reconnaissance missions to assess the location and risks. It’s vital work, which means you’ll get the highest standard of training.
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 the British Army is deployed, providing medical support to operations, exercises and Adventurous Training expeditions all over the world.
Key Responsibilities
Get a fully recognised civilian BSc in Environmental Health
Help prevent disease outbreaks
Give military commanders guidance on water and food safety
Advise frontline troops on the safest places to build military bases and camps
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Reserve (part time)
Entry requirements
Age:
From 20 years & 9 months to 49 years & 6 months
Qualifications:
BSc or MSc in Environmental Health and a Membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health or member of the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (or working towards such professional qualification)
Basic physical fitness assessment:
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
MSFT (beep test) level 5.8
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 3
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 be paid on a daily rate commensurate to your qualifications This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training days, 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.