At a glance
- Officer
- Specialist
- medical
Be our resident expert on medications. Give advice at senior levels and see that medical teams give the best healthcare to troops.
The Royal Army Medical Service uses a huge range of medications and medical devices. As a Pharmacist Officer, you have the medical knowledge to advise senior commanders on the use and management of medications. You can give guidance on distributing medical suppliers and pharmaceutical care in the Joint Hospital Group Units.
What’s more, you can advise GPs in primary care and give pharmaceutical support to overseas bases. During conflict or other operations, you deploy with a Multi-Role Medical Regiments (MMR) where you’ll provide a dispensing and ward-based clinical service.
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.
Be the expert on medicines to ensure the best outcome for the patient
Work with all members of the Multidisciplinary Team
Use problem solving skills to inform decision making
Work alongside civilian counterparts in a rotational manner to develop clinical skills, knowledge and experience
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Reserve (part time)
Entry requirements
Age:
From 18 years to 49 years & 11 months
Qualifications:
72 UCAS points and at least 35 ALIS points at GCSE or equivalent, including a minimum grade C/4 in English, Maths and a science or foreign language. Accredited degree in pharmacy (MPharm, BPharm, BSc). Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
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 will complete two, two-week courses at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, which forms the basis of your military training.
Step 2
Your trade-specific training will depend on your civilian qualifications and experience.
Qualifications you could get after training
On successful entry into the Royal Army Medical Services Reserve you will be eligible to apply for funding for Professional Qualifications to help you in your role with the Royal Army Medical Services.
Pay & benefits
You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £78.60 per day once you have passed Army Officer Selection and rising to £93.96 per day once you've commissioned as a Second Lieutenant.
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
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.
To join, you have to apply online. 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.