 nurses have worked at the sharp end of military life throughout the last century. Nursing Officers, Nursing Soldiers, Healthcare Assistants and Student Nurses of the RAMS deliver high-quality, adaptable and dedicated nursing care wherever the Army needs it.

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.

When you decide to apply, your local unit will help you through the process - you don't need to wait until you've finished Army Assessment to get involved.

. The application process will take some time, but you can also ring the unit you're interested in joining - the team there will help often invite you to join them for drill nights, and you'll get support for your application.

Want to be part of fantastic team? Want to travel the world, providing great healthcare? Join us as an Healthcare Assistant. We’ll provide you with the training to deal with the challenges you’ll face in the Army and give you great rewards for your hard work. They include a decent salary, pension, free medical care and the chance to gain qualifications. You can build a career, make new friends and try Adventurous Training and sports, such as sky-diving and skiing. There’s really no other job like it.

You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.

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.

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.

Join as a Healthcare Assistant with the Royal Army Medical Service (RAMS). Support Army medics and technicians in vital army medical jobs, and build a fulfilling career.

Healthcare Assistant Career - Royal Army Medical Service | Army Jobs

Join as a Reserve Healthcare Assistant with the Royal Army Medical Service (RAMS). Support Army medics and technicians in vital army medical jobs, and build a fulfilling career.

Reserve Healthcare Assistant - Royal Army Medical Service | Army Jobs

“I was originally in the Royal Logistic Corps, but I always had an interest in nursing care, so I took the opportunity to transfer and passed the selection process. The Army has helped me gain a qualification and skills that are transferable into the NHS.”

Healthcare Assistant

 teaches you how to be a soldier. This covers everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle.

Healthcare Assistants training takes place at Defence Medical Services (DMS) Whittington in Lichfield. The course is comprised of a variety of academic and practical elements and you'll study towards your Apprenticeship Level 3 in Clinical Healthcare Support.

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.

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