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.
- £25,200The minimum amount you’ll earn during training
- £39,974Your pay after completing basic trade training
- AgeFrom 17 years & 6 months to 35 years & 6 months
- QualificationsGCSE and UCAS points
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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Regular (full time)
Entry requirements
Age:
From 17 years & 6 months to 35 years & 6 months
Qualifications:
QUALIFIED:
BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent and HCPC registration.
STUDENT:
5x GCSEs grade A–C/9-4 in at least English Language, Maths and two sciences.
Or other examination board equivalent.
120 UCAS Points.
All applicants must attend the specialist Army Radiography Selection Event.
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
Basic military training 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.
Step 2
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.
Qualifications you could get after training
Army Radiographers have the potential to gain postgraduate qualifications throughout their career in areas such as Computed Tomography.
Pay & benefits
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.
How to Apply
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.