 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.

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.

 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.

As an Army Radiographer, you’ll help keep our soldiers and their families fit and healthy by carrying out scans and X-rays using modern medical equipment. You'll work in a range of environments, from large medical centres on Army bases and in intensive care units or emergency departments to field hospitals on operations abroad. You don't need to have a background in medicine – we’ll fund your professional training and teach you everything you need to know about being a radiographer and a soldier.

You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career. Once you've finished your trade training you will earn at least £39,974.

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.

All applicants must attend the specialist Army Radiography Selection Event.

Both Clinically and Educationally fully qualified with Professional Registration whilst working in the role in their civilian employment.

Army Radiographers have the potential to gain postgraduate qualifications throughout their career in areas such as Computed Tomography.

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.

Utilise your radiography skills in diverse environments as a Radiographer in the Royal Army Medical Service to keep soldiers and their families healthy.

Serve as a Radiographer - Royal Army Medical Service | Army Jobs

As a Reservist you will work in a variety of environments as an Army Radiographer to keep soldiers and their families healthy.

Radiographer - Reserve

“A career as an Army Radiographer offers an extremely challenging and rewarding role, with ample opportunity for career development and deployment. I gained a number of military and civilian qualifications not directly related to my primary role as a Radiographer. The skills, qualifications and experience I have gained while serving in the British Army are invaluable and will last a lifetime.”

Radiographer

teaches you how to be a soldier. This covers everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. This course takes place at either Pirbright in Surrey or Winchester, Hampshire.

You'll then take a three-year BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography degree at Birmingham City University. You will also be assigned to a Defence Medical Group Hospital where you will put your classroom learning to practical use. If you are already qualified as a Radiographer, you'll move straight to your new role with your unit.

Radiographer - Reserve

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