I'M VITAL TO MY MEDICAL TEAM
"THE SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE I HAVE GAINED ARE INVALUABLE AND WILL LAST A LIFETIME.”
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
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-based learning to good, practical use. If you are already qualified as a Radiographer, you'll move straight to your new role with your unit.
Entry Requirements
Age:
17 years 6 months - 35 years 6 months
Qualifications:
STUDENT: Five GCSEs Grade A–C/9-4 in at least English Language, Maths and two sciences 120 UCAS Points You must pass specialist Army Radiography selection
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
Army Radiographers have the potential to gain postgraduate qualifications throughout their career in areas such as Computed Tomography.
Rank Progression
Learn about rank progression here.
Pay and Benefits
“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.”
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
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.
Entry Requirements
Age:
17 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:
Clinically Qualified, Current and working in this field.
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
“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.”
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.