At a glance
- Soldier
- Specialist
- medical
Could you provide crucial medical scans on the front line or in a hospital? We’ll teach you how – and pay for your training too.
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.
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 qualification in Diagnostic Radiography
Help military medical teams diagnose and treat casualties worldwide
Work independently in a high-profile and important role
Learn and gain valuable management and leadership skills on top of your clinical role
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Reserve (part time)
Entry requirements
Age:
From 17 years & 9 months to 49 years & 6 months
Qualifications:
Both Clinically and Educationally fully qualified with Professional Registration whilst working in the role in their civilian employment.
Basic physical fitness assessment:
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
MSFT (beep test) level 5.8
Training for the role
Radiographer Officer Training:
Step 1 - You will complete two 4 -week courses at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to form the basis of your military training.
Step 2 - Your trade specific training will depend on your civilian qualifications and experience.
Radiographer Soldier Training:
Step 1 -You will complete your initial training over 4 weekends at your Unit or a central location found across the UK. If it suits you better, you can condense this into a 1 week training course.
Step 2 - You will then attend a 2 week long training course at an Army Training Centre, these are located across the UK.
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
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.