I MAKE SURE OUR TROOPS STAY WELL
"I help protect the health and well-being of a deployed force"
Training For The Role
Step 1
You'll start with your initial military training which will teach you how to be a soldier - this will cover everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. Your initial training will be at either Pirbright or Winchester and last for 14 weeks.
Step 2
Then you’ll begin practical training at the Defence School of Healthcare Education. At the same time, you’ll do a BSc (Hons) degree in Environmental Health from Leeds Beckett University. You will gain a NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and a BPCA Certificate in Pest Control over three years.
Entry Requirements
Age:
17 years 9 months - 35 years 6 months
Qualifications: 104 UCAS points. GCSE Grade A–C/9-4 in at least English Language, Maths and two sciences. For full entry criteria information, please visit the Leeds Beckett University Website
Fitness:
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 12m
- MSFT (beep test) level 5.8
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
All Environmental Health Practitioners can gain postgraduate qualification throughout their career and you may also have the opportunity to study at MSc level.
Rank Progression
Learn about rank progression here.
Pay and Benefits
“As part of my training I undertook a 10-month placement with the Environmental Health team in Cyprus. I had the chance to put my theoretical knowledge to practical use in food hygiene, pest control, occupational health and safety and disease investigation. I deployed to Jordan in 2014 on an Environmental Health reconnaissance mission supporting an infantry unit. My responsibilities included advising senior commanders on issues regarding food hygiene, water safety, the placement of camps, disease risks, pests and vectors, climatic injuries and waste disposal methods – information that’s needed to protect the health and well-being of a deployed force.” – LCpl Eachtu
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.
Training For The Role
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.
Once your basic soldiering training is complete, you will move on to do trade specific training with your Unit.
Entry Requirements
Age:
20 years 9 months - 49 years 6 months
Fitness:
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 12m
- MSFT (beep test) level 5.8
Qualifications:
BSc or MSc in Environmental Health and a Membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health or member of the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (or working towards such professional qualification)
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 and 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.
From the Field
“Since completing my training, I’ve deployed on exercise in Kenya, as part of Health Outreach Clinic treatment teams. I worked in rural villages and received constant encouragement from more qualified medical personnel. In Kenya, I also took part in Adventure Training, which included white water rafting. I play sports too and train with the Corps Rugby team. The unit often organises social events and this helps with team cohesion. The senior non-commissioned officers are always willing to lend assistance. I’m currently pursuing the opportunity for a Commission and hope to attend Sandhurst for Officer training.”
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.
