Royal Army Medical Service

Royal Army Medical Service

Find out who the Royal Army Medical Service (RAMS) are, and what they do

Wherever you find the British Army, you will find the Royal Army Medical Service (RAMS) who can deploy at short notice anywhere in the world to provide medical support.

The RAMS will be there to maintain soldiers' health and provide medical care to the sick and injured.

It's a modern, inclusive, operationally proven organisation that is aligned totally with the National Health Service.

It is made up of Regular and Reserve personnel, delivering the very best patient care wherever the British Army can be found.

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Nursing in The British Army is a rewarding and varied career where you can build a multitude of skills.

Nursing Roles

Army Nurse
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Army Nurse

Provide general and specialist nursing care to soldiers and civilians.

Mental Health Nurse
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Mental Health Nurse

A Mental Health Nurse will often find themselves giving advice to Army units and Medical Officers on Mental Health issues as well as managing a patient case load.

Healthcare Assistant
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Healthcare Assistant

Be part of highly skilled medical team that could posted anywhere in the world. Be active, enjoy great rewards and make friends for life.

Medical Roles

Doctor
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Doctor

Play a vital role in keeping Army personnel fighting fit. Enjoy an immensely fulfilling job that comes with travel, adrenaline and a sense of pride.

Physiotherapist Officer
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Physiotherapist Officer

When troops get sick or injured, you get them back on their feet. A highly trained professional, you could deploy anywhere in the world.

Medical Support Officer
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Medical Support Officer

Organise care for casualties on the battlefield: lead our medical teams and make sure troops get treated. It's a role that can take you worldwide.

Biomedical Scientist
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Biomedical Scientist

Manage blood supplies and diagnose diseases both at home and overseas.

Combat Medical Technician
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Combat Medical Technician

Saving lives on the front line takes courage and incredible drive. We can give you support and training, the rest is up to you.

Operating Department Practitioner
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Operating Department Practitioner

Learn vital medical skills with first-class Army training that is fully funded by us. You will be able to apply the skills you learn in operating theatres worldwide.

Environmental Health Technician
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Environmental Health Technician

Environmental Health Technicians make sure that troops have a clean, safe environment that's free of health risks. Could you keep them fit and well?

Radiographer
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Radiographer

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.

Pharmacist Officer
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Pharmacist Officer

Be our resident expert on medications. Give advice at senior levels and see that medical teams give the best healthcare to troops.

Pharmacy Technician
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Pharmacy Technician

No Army medical team is complete without a Pharmacy Technician. You play a key role in caring for troops by dispensing vital medications and advice.

Dental Roles

Dentist
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Dentist

Life as an Army dentist can be an amazing experience. There's travel, challenges, sports, training and the freedom to perform high quality dental work.

Dental Nurse
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Dental Nurse

First-class training helps you become a Dental Nurse. It's much like being a civilian Dental Nurse but with added excitement, travel, sports and career development.