Army Life - Your Guide to the Medical Services

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YOUR GUIDE TO ARMY MEDICAL SERVICES

HEALTHCARE ROLESVETERINARY JOBS DENTAL CAREERS GREAT TRAINING

OPPORTUNITIES

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WELCOME

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TELLING IT LIKE IT IS

CONTENTSSport and lifestyle 4�Off-duty�thrills�for�the�soldiers�and�officers�of�the�Army�Medical�ServicesMaking a difference 6How�training�prepares�AMS�experts�to�carry�out�treatment�on�the�battlefieldAnatomy of the AMS 12How�the�AMS’�four�corps�pull�together��to�deliver�vital�healthcare�in�the�field�Career opportunities 14The�full�range�of�jobs�and�roles�on��offer�in�the�military’s�medical�teamYour next move 26 The�next�step�towards�a�challenging�career�at�the�heart�of�the�action

For�the�lowdown�on�what�life�is�like�in�the�Army�Medical�Services,�there’s�no�one�better�to�ask�than�the�healthcare�professionals�serving�right�now

“�You�get�the�chance�to�meet��new�friends�–�and�to�cement��those�relationships�in�exotic��places�around�the�world”�p6Captain Johrene Devlin, 29 QARANC Nursing Officer (Regular)

“�Work�is�never�mundane�when�you’re�delivering�medical�care�in�a�real�combat�zone”�p14Corporal Tim Hicks, 31RAMC Clinical Physiologist (Regular)

“�You�don’t�have�to�wait�forever��to�be�handed�responsibility��in�the�Army�–you’re�thrown��into�the�action�almost�straight�away”�p18Private Aaron Rennie, 23 RAMC Operating Theatre Practitioner (Regular)

Asick�army�can’t�do�its�job�properly,�and�it’s�the�role�of�the�Army�Medical�Services�

(AMS)�to�keep�soldiers,�officers�and�military�animals�fighting�fit.�

Its�team�of�medics,�dentists�and�vets�are�trained�to�deliver�expert�care�to�the�injured�and�unwell.�You�will�play�a�critical�role�in�combat,�and�make�a�difference�to�the�lives�of�others�in�peacetime.�You’ll�also�get�to�put�your�skills�to�the�test�in�unique�environments�–�ones�you�won’t�experience�in�a�civilian�hospital�or�workplace.�

And�more�than�any�other�part�of�the�Army,�the�AMS�relies�on�its�Territorials,�presenting�you�with�the�chance�to�develop�fresh�skills�in�your�spare�time.�You�can�even�give�your�civilian�career�a�boost�by�picking�up�additional�specialist�qualifications.�Add�to�this�the�chance�to�do�adventurous�training�abroad,�and�to�learn�from�some��of�the�country’s�best�healthcare�professionals,�and�a�role�in�the�AMS�is�as�rewarding�as�it�is�challenging.

“�I�wanted�to�experience�new�things,�but�I�didn’t�expect�to�be�driving�for�the�Army�rally�team”�p4Corporal Emma Morrison, 33, RAMC Operating Theatre Practitioner (Territorial)

“The�Army�has�enabled�me�to�gain�many�qualifications�and�now�I�am�Corporal�I�can�

access�the�Foundation�Degree�in�Health�and��Social�Science”�p12

Corporal Letso Rapoo, 26 QARANC Healthcare Assistant (Regular)

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AT EASE

The AMS’ medics, vets and dentists get to take part in some truly weird and wonderful activities in their spare time…

CHILLS, SPILLS AND DRIVING THRILLS

You could say Sean Greaves likes a challenge. He has conquered two mountains and relaxes by cross-country skiing in Norway. But even he seemed to have pushed himself too far when he ran a North Pole marathon as part of a three-man Army team.

“We had to do 10 laps of a 2.6-mile loop,” says Sean. “There were snow drifts where you sank to your knees. When we finished it there was a massive sense of euphoria. Our combined times won us the team event!

“Adventurous training takes you out of your comfort zone, and doing a marathon in one of the most remote parts of the world was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

MAJOR SEAN GREAVES, 32RADC DENTIST (REGULAR)An arctic jog, you say? Marvellous idea... I’ll just go and fetch my winter coat

A few years ago, someone asked Emma Morrison for a favour. They needed her to drive the service vehicle that

carries the Armed Forces Rally Team’s spare parts. Emma agreed, and her life has never quite been the same since.

“I enjoyed it so much, and I was invited to become a co-driver in the team,” she remembers. “We race Land Rovers in the British Rally Championship each year.”

And Emma recently jumped at the chance to track test a Mini – especially one that had been tuned to within an inch of it’s life by mechanics from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. “Minis are like little go-karts,” she says. “They did an amazing job with the engine, and it was the best fun I’ve had in a car for ages.”

Emma has had a few “little scrapes” during her Army rallying career but, as she puts it, “memorable moments are what careers in the Army are all about”.

Emma wanted a new challenge, and ended up co-driving in the Armed Forces Rally Team

CORPORAL EMMA MORRISON, 33, RAMC OPERATING THEATRE PRACTITIONER (TERRITORIAL)

Four-minute-mile hero and Olympian Sir Roger Bannister was also a Captain in the RAMC

Medicine�is�a�very�demanding�profession.�As�well�as�all�the�mental�effort�and�concentration�needed�for�hours�of�study,�you�need�to�be�able�to�

think�on�your�feet�and�make�tough�decisions�under�pressure.�So�it’s�no�surprise�that�these�skills�have�helped�some�members�of�the�Army�Medical�Services�to�become�stars�of�the�sports�arena�as��well�as�heroes�in�the�operating�theatre.

Corporal�Emma�Morrison�knows�more�about�thinking�under�pressure�than�most.�As�a�Territorial,�she�combines�her�role�as�a�civilian�nurse�with�a�military�career�in�her�spare�time,�and�still�finds�time�to�be�a�co-driver�in�the�Armed�Forces�Rally�Team.�

And�she�loves�every�minute�of�it.�“Racing�at�120mph�down�a�narrow�dirt�road�gives�you�a�massive�adrenaline�rush,”�laughs�Emma.�“You�and�your�driver�have�to�work�as�a�tight�team�and�be�professional�because�you’re�responsible�for�each�other.�It’s�not�dissimilar�to�teamwork�in�combat.”

Major Ann O’Flynn, 35RAVC VETERINARY OFFICER (REGULAR) The vet who’s equally at home on the sports field as she is in the surgeryOnce you’ve completed a five-year veterinary degree and taken on a challenging job tending to the Army’s working animals in the toughest environments, there probably isn’t much more for an ambitious young vet to achieve. Unless the vet is Major Ann O’Flynn, that is.

As well as being an Army Vet, Ann plays rugby for England, earning 23 caps so far. She is also part of the Army’s all-conquering side, and was a member of the first ever women’s team to play at Twickenham rugby stadium.

“I get huge satisfaction from working with people who care about animals as much as me,” says Ann. “The Army recognises the importance of sport, so I can fit my rugby training in around my working day. They’re the ideal employers.”

Sean’s desire to test himself has taken him to some far-flung places

The Army’s support is key to Ann’s success on the rugby pitch

SARAH WILKIN-

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In her own words, Captain Johrene Devlin tells us how it feels to save lives and rebuild communities abroad as a member of the Army’s medical support team

The�best�thing�about�being�in�the�Army�is�the�variety�of�work�–�you�never�know�what�to�expect�next.�I�was�working�at�a�military�hospital�

in�Portsmouth�one�day�last�year�when�I�got�a�call�from�the�Royal�Highland�Fusiliers.�They�were�looking�for�nurses�to�fly�out�with�them�to�Belize�in�South�America.�

making A difference

Only three people have won the Victoria Cross twice – two of them were Army doctors

They’re�an�Infantry�regiment�who�were�going�off�to�do�jungle�warfare�training�and�they�needed�a�team�from�the�AMS�to�provide�medical�support.�I�took�the�call�at�four�in�the�afternoon�and�was�at�the�airport�ready�to�fly�out�the�following�morning.

�Belize�is�a�really�tiny�coastal�country�with�a�tropical�climate,�and�the�Army��➤

on the front lineCaptain Johrene Devlin, 29 QARANC Nursing Officer (Regular)Soldier-turned-officer Johrene was initially drawn to the Army by the active lifestyle it promised. Her other big passion at the time was nursing, so she couldn’t believe her luck when the Army said they would sponsor her through university – and guarantee her a job after she graduated. Years on, she’s travelled the world, taken part in untold sports and gained a wealth of experience, but her appetite for nursing and helping others still hasn’t waned…

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I’ve always linked the Army with the idea of being fit and packing loads of activities into your spare time, and that was a big part of the attraction for me. I’ve always spent my spare time doing sports, so it was great to discover that I

could continue in the same vein once I’d joined the Army. And wherever in the world you are based, they always make sure there are things to do as well as time to just chill out.�

In Belize, after working under such pressure, it was such a relief to spend some downtime with everyone and get to know them better. Then there were loads of activities laid on for us by an Army Physical Training Instructor. He organised something different for us to take part in each day. On the first day we were taken out in a boat and we got to swim in the sea with sharks and stingrays, which was absolutely amazing. Over the week we also trekked in the hills, and did abseiling and waterfall jumping. And the best thing is that it’s all considered part of my job.

life outside workArmy life has plenty of rewards to offer in your spare time as well as on the job. And Captain Devlin makes the most of them…

does�its�jungle�training�in�the�rain�forests�there.�At�first�we�were�stationed�in�a�medical�centre�on�camp�before�moving�out�into�the�jungle�with�the�Infantry�unit.�You�take�your�medical�bag,�an�ambulance�and�whatever�you�can�fit�in�the�back�of��it,�and�that�has�to�equip�you�to�deal�with�just�about�anything.

Wherever�we�deploy�–�on�exercises�or�operations�–�the�biggest�challenge�for�the�medical�staff�is�to�constantly�provide�an�NHS�standard�of�care.�This�isn’t�easy�because�we�often�shift�location�and�we�operate�in�some�harsh�conditions.�In�

The British Army invented guerrilla warfare in the jungles of Malaysia during WWII

Belize�we�had�to�commandeer�some�of�the�small�buildings�dotted�around�the�jungle�and�convert�them�quickly�into�ad�hoc�medical�centres.�If�we�found�ourselves�running�short�of�supplies,�we’d�phone�the�medical�centre�back�at�base�and�they�would�bring�out�whatever�we�needed.��If�someone�had�a�really�serious�injury,��we�could�call�for�help�from�an�Army�helicopter�and�it�would�come�and�evacuate�the�patient�to�the�main�medical�centre.

One�of�the�big�considerations�with�illness�and�injury�in�the�jungle�is�the�native�wildlife.�It�was�part�of�our�job�to�

“�We�needed�to�familiarise�ourselves�with�jungle�insects,�snakes�and�spiders�so�we�knew�how�to�treat�any�bites”�

familiarise�ourselves�with�lots�of�different�species�of�insects,�spiders�and�snakes�so�that�if�someone�got�bitten,�we’d�know�how�to�treat�them.�It’s�very�rare�to�get�this�type�of�experience�working�in�an�NHS�hospital�in�the�UK,�and�it�was�a�real�eye-opener.

Creature comfortsThe�most�rewarding�thing�was�delivering�great�service�while�working�and�living�in�such�harsh�surroundings.�We�set�up�some�showers�for�ourselves,�but�in�general�the�living�conditions�were�really�basic.�It’s�only�when�you’ve�finished�the�exercise�and�get�back�to�all�the�comforts�of�the�base�camp�that�you�begin�to�realise�how�much�you’ve�learned.�You�look�back�and�appreciate�how�useful�the�experience�has�been.�It’s�also�the�time�when�you�start�to�wind�down�and�get�the�chance�to�enjoy�the�country�itself.�The�Army�recognises�the�value�of�downtime�on�operations�–�wherever�you’re�serving�–�and�the�officers�in�charge�had�organised�a�barbecue�to�welcome�us�back�to�base.�

Then�it�was�off�to�do�some�adventurous�training.�There�are�some�really�beautiful�beaches�in�Belize,�and�also�amazing�

On operations, the British Army helps to treat injured locals as well as its own combat troops

adventurous�training�facilities�so,�on�top��of�the�jungle�training,�soldiers�on�exercise�get�to�combine�work�with�the�fun�stuff.�

It�did�feel�a�bit�like�a�holiday�at�times�–�the�beaches�we�spent�much�of�our�time��on�looked�like�something�from�a�holiday�brochure.�You�work�very�closely�with�each�other�in�high-pressure�situations�when�training�–�as�you�do�on�tour�–�so�it’s�good�to�have�the�chance�to�relax�together�afterwards�as�well.�You�get�to�see�your�colleagues�in�a�completely�different�context�–�the�atmosphere�is�brilliant.

While�this�all�sounds�like�good�fun,��the�training�was�hard�work�and�very�worthwhile.�When�you�deploy�for�real�on�operations,�the�experience�you�gain�in�places�like�Belize�suddenly�becomes�extremely�valuable.�You�already�know�what�it’s�like�to�perform�your�role�in�difficult�conditions,�to�make�decisions�under�pressure�and�to�work�as�part�of�a�team.��I�felt�well�prepared�when�I�first�did�an�operational�tour�to�Iraq.�I’ve�been�there�twice�now.�When�you’re�working�in�Accident�and�Emergency�in�the�NHS,�you�might�treat�people�with�cuts,�grazes�and��➤

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Army medics and nurses often play a humanitarian role

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all�sorts�of�things�that�are�often�quite�minor.�In�Iraq,�I�was�treating�the�most�urgent�cases�–�and�it�was�a�massive�challenge.�Responsibility�comes�much�earlier�in�your�AMS�career�than�it�does��in�civilian�hospitals.

Holding your nerveOn�operations�you�might�also�be�called�out�as�part�of�an�ambulance�service,�so��to�speak.�You�have�to�be�prepared�to�go��out�in�the�field�as�part�of�an�Immediate�Response�or�Medical�Emergency�Team.�You�go�out�in�helicopters�and�sometimes�provide�care�in�the�field,�rather�than�bringing�patients�back�to�the�hospital,�because�you�can’t�afford�to�wait.�It’s�nerve-wracking,�but�you�have�to�just�think�past�that�and�do�the�job�you’re�trained�to�do.�

A�lot�of�the�time�you�deal�with�injured�soldiers,�but�you�also�treat�local�civilians�who’ve�been�injured�in�conflict.�And�you�often�provide�support�for�local�medical�

“�You�don’t�just�look�after�your�own�on�tour.�We�also�reach�out�to�local�people�who�need�help”�

did you know...n QARANC’s roots can be traced back to 1854

and Florence Nightingale’s work treating injured soldiers in the Crimean War.

n German Shepherd dog Sam was awarded the Dickin medal (right) – the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross – in 2002 for disarming an enemy gunman while working for an RAVC unit in the Balkans.

n The British Army first began promoting oral health in 1660 to ensure soldiers had enough teeth to bite open gunpowder pouches for their muskets. This is where the phrase ‘biting the bullet’ originates from.

n Penicillin discoverer Sir Alexander Fleming served as a Territorial doctor during WWI.

facilities�and�help�to�rebuild�hospitals�–�giving�something�back�to�the�countries��in�which�you’re�working.�

In�Iraq,�I�treated�one�British�soldier�whose�injuries�were�so�severe�that�we�didn’t�think�he’d�make�it.�Six�months�later,�back�home,�he�came�up�to�me�in�the�street�and�thanked�me�for�the�care�he’d�received.�At�first�I�didn’t�know�who�he�was,�but�when�he�told�me�his�name�and�described�his�injuries�I�immediately�recalled�him.�I�came�away�from�that�thinking,�“I’ve�made�a�real�difference�to�this�person’s�life”.

It’s�all�part�of�what�makes�nursing�in�the�Army�a�great�career.�I�get�the�chance�to�

make�a�positive�impact�on�the�lives�of�soldiers,�officers�and�even�local�people.�And�I�get�to�experience�different�environments�–�everything�from�hospital�units�in�the�UK�and�Belize�to�field�hospitals�in�Iraq�and�Afghanistan.�There’s�no�way�I’d�get�to�experience�these�types��of�challenges�and�situations�in�a�civilian�hospital,�so�I’m�glad�I�took�the�decision��to�join�the�Army.�On�top�of�this�I�can�take�advantage�of�other�rewards�like�sport,�great�facilities,�first�class�coaching�and�adventurous�training�around�the�world.�It’s�a�fantastic�package�and,�right�now,�I�can’t�imagine�wanting�to�do�anything�else.

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I enjoy my civilian nursing career but I wanted the chance to meet new people in my spare time, and

to learn about different global cultures. There are more Territorials than Regulars in the AMS – they couldn’t operate without us – so I was made to feel welcome from the start. Treating combat troops in the middle of all the action really sharpens your skills, but working with local people is the thing I find most rewarding. Caring for others was what drew me to medicine initially, and in the Army you get to do this in some really amazing countries.

see p26 for details on how to serve in your spare time

territorial task forceTerritorial Nursing Officer Ibok Okon got the excitement she craved in her spare time…

The AMS are always ready to respond to an emergency

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There are actually more Territorial soldiers and officers in the AMS than Regulars

IN DETAIL

Healthcare Assistant Letso Rapoo, 26, reveals how the AMS fights to sustain the health of troops and animals on tour

I wasn’t sure what to expect from my first operational tour. I had envisaged sweating away in a tiny

tent in the middle of nowhere, with only makeshift equipment to work with. So I got quite a surprise when I eventually deployed – Field Hospitals are bigger than some NHS facilities back in Britain.

The first thing the Army does in major campaigns is establish a base camp from which military action can be coordinated. Building a medical unit to provide health and dental care is priority number one.

The AMS’ first contact with the injured comes out in the field. Emergency Response Teams work close to the front line, their Combat Medical Technicians using expert training to deliver on-the-spot treatment in the field.

Patients with more serious injuries are transported from the combat zone to the Field Hospital by Battlefield Ambulance or helicopter. Once there, the corps of the AMS can treat them for a wide range of combat injuries. We make a vital contribution, and it’s rewarding to make a difference to the lives of soldiers and officers.

healthcare in the field

QARANCThe expert nurses and healthcare assistants of Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps (QARANC) perform crucial roles at home and abroad. They lend their support to NHS hospitals in peacetime, and provide medical treatment in Field Hospitals on operations.

RAMCThe professionals of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) are among the most important people on the battlefield. The surgeons, anaesthetists, doctors and medics combine expert medical training with the Medical Support Officers’ command and leadership skills to coordinate large-scale trauma situations and humanitarian operations.

RADCEverybody knows how debilitating toothache can be, but in combat this type of distraction is not an option. The Royal Army Dental Corps (RADC) delivers all aspects of oral healthcare, from preventative treatment to emergency procedures in the field.

RAVCMilitary Working Dogs are trained to locate and arrest intruders, and to sniff out enemy weapons. Maintaining their discipline and health is the responsibility of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC).

AIR SUPPORTThis Chinook is loaded with essential medical supplies from the UK. The powerful passenger helicopter is also a lifeline for serious casualties who need airlifting to safety.

DOG HANDLER/TRAINERRAVC Dog Handler/Trainers patrol the perimeter fence with Military Working Dogs, which are trained to detect intruders and locate explosives.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMAn Emergency Response Team evacuates critically injured soldiers from the base. Loaded carefully onto the waiting Chinook helicopter, these patients will be transferred to hospitals in the UK.

IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TEAMAn IRT awaits the arrival of wounded patients, carried from the front line by Chinook helicopter. The dedicated landing area also allows Army helicopters to drop in and out with supplies.

AMBULANCEThe AMS’ versatile Battlefield Ambulances transport medics to the front line, and bring the injured back to base.

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ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS (RAMC)

BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST

The Role You will be part of a clinical team deployed on operations. Working from field laboratories, your team will provide pathology services for patients, assist in the diagnosis, containment and treatment of diseases, and deal with the provision of blood products. The Skills During training you will rotate through the core disciplines of clinical chemistry, clinical haematology, transfusion science and medical microbiology before concentrating on specific state-registered subjects. If you join as a Territorial you should already be qualified in clinical chemistry, haematology and transfusion or microbiology. You should also currently be working in the secondary healthcare environment.

CLINICAL PHYSIOLOGIST

The Role As a Clinical Physiologist you will help Medical Officers to diagnose heart, lung and brain conditions. You will use a wide range of non-invasive equipment to assess the function and anatomy of these organs. And you will be expected to do this in a range of environments, from modern hospitals to field units kitted out with specialised portable equipment.The Skills You will study for a part-time degree in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology), and will also do test-specific courses and Intermediate Life Support (ILS) training. Once qualified, you will have the chance to work towards an MSc in Cardiology/Echocardiography or a British Society of Echocardiography accreditation.

COMBAT MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

The Role Combat Medical Technicians (CMTs) have advanced life-saving skills and use them to help trauma patients both in peacetime and during conf lict.

OPPORTUNITIES

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The�men�and�women�of�the�Army�Medical�Services�are�among�the�most�important�people�on�the�battlefield.�

British�troops�rely�on�their�expertise�in�combat,�and�delivering�healthcare�to�soldiers�and�officers�in�the�field�is�the�ultimate�test�of�their�medical�training.

A�career�in�one�of�the�AMS’�four�corps�offers�fantastic�rewards.�It�gives�you�the�chance�to�develop�new�skills,�and�face�challenges�you’re�unlikely�to�encounter�anywhere�else.�Plus�you’ll�keep�picking�up�medical�qualifications,�which�are�valuable�whether�you’re�thinking�ahead�to�your�career�after�the�Army,�or�you’re�a�Territorial�looking�to�boost�your�skills�in�your�spare�time.

Expert�training�allows�you�to�adapt�your�knowledge�to�the�needs�of�combat�troops,�while�top�leadership�coaching�teaches�you�how�to�motivate�those�around�you.�You�could�even�learn�how�to�plan,�run�and�co-ordinate�disaster�relief�and�humanitarian�operations.

And�while�qualifications�are�identical�to�those�awarded�in�the�civilian�world,�AMS�professionals�get�handed�greater�responsibility�much�earlier�in�their�career�–�and�at�a�much�younger�age.

But�the�biggest�reason�to�consider�a�role�in�the�Army’s�medical�team�is�the�chance�to�make�a�difference.�Not�just�to�the�fortunes�of�British�troops�on�military�operations,�but�also�to�the�lives�of�people�and�communities�worldwide.

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Job notes

In my role I deal with non-invasive

cardiology and also lung respiratory function. It’s a big challenge because you need an understanding of chemistry, physics, maths and physiology. But what I particularly enjoy is contact with patients. If you’ve got an interest in science but also want a career that involves caring for people, then clinical physiology is the way forward.

Name:�Corporal�Tim�Hicks,�31Job: RAMC�Clinical�Physiologist�(Regular)

“I�joined�from�the�NHS,�but�after�experiencing�the�front�line�I�can’t�imagine�

going�back�to�my�previous�life�before�the�Army”

Corporal Tim Hicks, 31 RAMC Clinical Physiologist (Regular)

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OPPORTUNITIES

“�Military�doctors�are��handed�a�great�deal�of�responsibility�at�an�earlier�stage�in�their�Army�career”Captain Johann Jeevaratnam, 25 RAMC Doctor (Regular)

Biomedical Scientists are responsible for taking, studying

and interpreting samples

You will also provide routine healthcare to Army personnel. CMTs work in challenging situations close to the front line. You will tend to the wounded and must show a genuine commitment to treating and caring for others.The Skills You will receive specialist instruction at the Defence Medical Services Training Group. The course covers anatomy and physiology, clinical skills, medical administration, pharmacy, advanced first aid, advanced trauma and life saving, and environmental health. Regulars and Territorials will receive appropriate training in how to deliver medical care in hostile environments. Qualified paramedics and ambulance technicians are particularly welcome.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

The Role Your role is to promote good health and contain the spread of disease. Your priority is the British Army but you may also be required to support the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. Environmental Health Technicians are experts in water supplies, food hygiene, occupational hygiene and pest control.The Skills You will learn how to identify, inspect and control resources vital to the survival of your troops, such as water, waste, accommodation, food, climate and hygiene. You will acquire the necessary skills to control environmental and

industrial hazards, and will be taught how to manage environmental health problems in the event of a nuclear, biological or chemical incident.

DOCTOR

The Role Wherever British Army troops are deployed, Medical Officers go with them to provide vital medical support. Your role will range from providing immediate first aid emergency care in the field to routine treatment or long-term care at medical centres and hospitals. Life in the field means tackling a myriad of ailments, and you will also advise on health matters such as disease prevention.The Skills The Army particularly needs general practitioners as well as consultants in most hospital specialities. Doctors joining the Army who have not yet undergone specialist training serve as General Duties Medical Officers before receiving accredited medical training from the Royal Army Medical Corps. You will also train at certain NHS hospitals and facilities on your way to becoming a qualified consultant in hospital medicine or a trained general practitioner.

OPPORTUNITIES

Why�did�you�join�the�Army?I chose medicine as a career when I was 14, and decided on the Army two years later. Combining military and medical careers means you get to enjoy the best of both worlds. You do the same surgery training as doctors in the NHS, so you won’t miss out on anything.

How�do�feel�about�going�on�tour?That’s the main attraction of the job for me, and it’ll only help me with my career as a doctor. I’ve learned to deal with challenging situations in the field – ones I wouldn’t face if I spent my whole career working in the UK.

Name:�Captain�Johann�Jeevaratnam,�25Job: RAMC�Doctor�(Regular)

MEDICAL SUPPORT OFFICER

The Role You will command, deliver and sustain medical capability for the Army. You may be coordinating an evacuation from the front line or assisting in the reform a country’s failing health system. Throughout your career you will be working in wider Army headquarters as a specialist in the delivery of healthcare.The Skills Following the 44-week Regular Commissioning Course at Sandhurst, you will learn how to command a team of CMTs who provide healthcare to a Battlegroup. You may also gain civilian qualifications in health management as well as modules in Major Incident Medical Management and Medical Engagement in

the Civil Community. You will also have the chance to study for a Diploma and Masters in Health Service Management.

OPERATING THEATRE PRACTITIONER

The Role During operational deployments you will work in a field hospital or with a team of anaesthetists and surgeons. In peacetime you will be stationed in a Ministry of Defence hospital unit. During operations you will work in an Army field hospital or with a damage-control surgical team attached to a medical regiment.The Skills After training you get a diploma in Operating Department Practice. To join the Territorials you must be qualified

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Name:�Corporal�Mereoni�Matanawa,�27�

Job:�RAMC�Biomedical�Scientist�(Regular)

Job notesI work in labs checking samples taken from military personnel.

We have two days to analyse them and get the results

back to the doctor. I’m multi-disciplined, so I work in

biochemistry, haematology and microbiology. During

operations I take on a more general medical role,

taking and analysing blood samples in the field.

WHAT I DO

For more information about these jobs go to army.mod.uk/jobs

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in Operating Department Practice, registered with the Health Professions Council and practising now.

PHARMACIST OFFICER

The Role You will provide pharmaceutical support to medical professionals across the Armed Forces. You will also act as an adviser to Army GPs at primary-care level. Pharmacists act as advisers to Field Hospital Commanding Officers and other unit commanders on matters such as the storage and distribution of drugs. The Skills This is an excellent chance to adapt your skills to the needs of troops in the field. Qualified pharmacists can join at the beginning of their pre-registration training. Both Regulars and Territorials must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

The Role You will be providing drugs and equipment for patients, working in challenging conditions around the globe.The Skills You will learn how to provide pharmaceutical services in combat situations. This includes supplying and dispensing medicines and equipment in both hospitals and primary healthcare environments. To join as a Territorial you should already have an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences. You should be working in a secondary healthcare environment or have recent experience. ➤

Treating locals injured in fighting is a major part of your role in combat

Name: Private�Aaron�Rennie,�23Job:�RAMC�Operating�Theatre�Practitioner�(Regular)

Job notes

I enjoy my work on bases in the UK, but

the biggest rewards come on operations. I can be sterilising equipment one minute, plastering limbs or helping with resuscitation the next. They rotate your duties when you’re on tour so you’re not always on high alert. It’s a rewarding experience, and one that never gets monotonous. I’m hoping to move into management before too long, and the Army’s training will help me get there.

PHYSIOTHERAPIST OFFICER

The Role You will treat musculo-skeletal injuries and advise commanders on how to prevent injury during training. You will work in a Field Hospital or you could be attached to a medical regiment, using your expertise to deliver treatment to combat casualties.The Skills You will develop your clinical expertise in a combat situation and take on relevant postgraduate training. Territorial and Regular Physiotherapists require a degree in Physiotherapy, and must be members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists and registered with the Health Professions Council.

RADIOGRAPHER

The Role As a Radiographer you will provide a high quality imaging service in a range of operational scenarios and environments around the world. You will be an important member of a trauma team working closely with military surgeons and physicians to provide high standards of medical care. You will operate field X-ray machines, f luoroscopes and CT scanners to provide a rapid and effective diagnosis service. You will also become an expert in forensic radiography.The Skills To train for this role you will be employed in NHS hospitals and field units. You may also have the chance to work overseas at the military hospital in Cyprus. The RAMC offers postgraduate training courses to develop combat medical skills and further professional development. You will get comprehensive training in diagnostic imaging as you will be solely responsible for all aspects of radiation safety. Territorial applicants should already have a degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent, and be working in the secondary healthcare environment. You must also be registered with the Health Professions Council.

WHAT I DO

Name: Captain�Skye�Manton,�24��Job:�RAMC�Physiotherapist��Officer�(Regular)What�does�your�job�involve?�At the moment I’m the equivalent of a rotational physio in the NHS, but in uniform. You have to work in critical care for six months, and spend a further six months working with outpatients before you can deploy. And when you’re on tour you deal with civilian rehabilitation, as well as deliver healthcare to your own troops.

What�are�your�responsibilities?On tour, I am an officer in charge of a rehabilitation team. I’m a physio first, and on top of this I lead a team of rehabilitation specialists from the RAMC, as well as remedial instructors from the Royal Army Physical Training Corps (RAPTC). But in the AMS you get f lexibility to do more than just your job – there’s always time for adventurous training abroad and the chance to try new sports.

Still at college or university and need support? Want someone to help with your fees and guide you through your course? Ask a Careers Adviser about sponsorship schemesIf you’re studying for a medical qualification and considering joining the Army, there are a number of financial incentives on offer to help you through college or university.

Those studying health and social care, or animal care and veterinary science, can take advantage of the Further Education Bursary Scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In Scotland it’s called the FE Award Scheme. It gives financial rewards to college

students, or those completing a relevant vocational qualification, who are looking to pursue a career in the Army at the end of their studies.

University students thinking about a career as a doctor, dentist

or nurse in the Army may be eligible for a medical cadetship. Cadetships take the form of financial sponsorship – you could receive an annual salary while you study, and have all your tuition fees paid for by the Ministry of Defence.

FINANCIAL�INCENTIVES


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care to soldiers and civilians. You will take a lead role in the professional and personal development of junior team members. Nursing and medical teams can be deployed on exercises or operations.The Skills Post-registration study is vital to your Clinical Professional Development and ample opportunities exist to specialise in a specific area of Nursing all the way up to PhD. Qualified Territorial nurses can also apply to be Nursing Officers.

MENTAL HEALTH NURSING OFFICER

The Role Mental Health Nursing Officers work in close-knit teams in Department of Community Mental Health units based in the UK and Germany. You might also work in field-based medical units.The Skills Your military skills will be crafted by working in Departments of Community Mental Health within military garrisons. If you are a suitably qualified and experienced Community Psychiatric Nurse, you could apply to be a Territorial Nursing Officer.

ADULT HEALTH NURSE

The Role You will work in a variety of environments, from Ministry of Defence hospital units, military primary healthcare facilities, f ield hospitals, medical regiments and the operational healthcare environments. The Skills You will be deployed in conf lict and peacekeeping situations. The skills you learn in training will allow you to provide brilliant healthcare in a range of extreme situations. As a Registered Nurse you complete Phase 1 training before being posted to your first unit. To become a Registered Nurse with the Territorials you should be registered in, and actively practising, adult health.

MENTAL HEALTH NURSE

The Role You will manage a range of mental healthcare issues for soldiers and officers in the UK, and serve Army professionals and their dependents in Germany and Cyprus. You will be

assigned to a Department of Community Mental Health unit, and work in one of the Corps’ many multi-disciplined teams. Registered Nurses in Mental Health are deployed on military operations. Working in a variety of challenging and demanding situations, you are responsible for providing mental healthcare, support and education to serving members of the Army of all ranks. Many are currently deployed on operations in Afghanistan.The Skills You will gain experience of nursing in situations unlike anything you would ever encounter in a civilian position, and will be encouraged to gain professional qualifications throughout your career. To join as a Territorial you should be registered and practising in adult mental health.

STUDENT NURSE

The Role As a Student Nurse, you will train at Birmingham City University. Your education programme takes place in a variety of clinical settings, preparing you for all aspects of military care.The Skills After Phase 1 training, student nurses study for three years to gain a degree in nursing. Once qualified, you will be posted to a Ministry of Defence Hospital Unit, Army field hospital or primary healthcare facility. Nurses undergoing civilian training can join the Territorials after their foundation year, provided they intend using their studies to work in adult or mental health.

“�Before�joining,�I�worried�that��Army�qualifications�wouldn’t�match�up�to�civilian�ones.�In�fact,�they’re�every�bit�as�good”Corporal Letso Rapoo, 26 QARANC Healthcare Assistant (Regular)

If you’re an experienced healthcare professional working in the civilian medical profession, or even studying to become one, why not consider lending your support to the Army in your spare time? Territorials make a valuable contribution to Army work. They also make up around 60 per cent of the AMS, so your support will make a real difference to the lives of soldiers and officers.

OPERATE IN THE FIELDAdapting your knowledge to meet the needs of British troops also means learning survival skills and fieldcraft. Military healthcare takes place in

demanding environments, and your training will focus on progressive physical exercise, weapons handling and tactics.

DEVELOP NEW SKILLSA role in the Territorials is a great way to add to your skill set because you’ll face challenges unique to military life. You might command an immediate response unit, or drop into a combat zone by helicopter as part of a Medical Emergency Team. You’ll learn how to deal with crisis situations, and develop the management skills to deliver disaster or humanitarian relief. You could even increase your chances of promotion in your civilian job.

Develop�specialist�skills�and�get�new�qualificationsSERVE IN YOUR SPARE TIME


QUEEN ALEXANDRA’S ROYAL ARMY

NURSING CORPS (QARANC)HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT

The Role Healthcare Assistants work in Ministry of Defence Hospital Units, primary healthcare, field hospitals and medical regiments. You’ll care for military and civilian patients. The Skills Whether you wish to become a Healthcare Assistant as a Regular or as a Territorial, you do not require any formal qualifications. The Army will give you all the training you need to develop the required skills on the job. You will first complete an initial 14-week training course at an Army Training Regiment alongside junior soldiers from the wider Army. After this, you will attend the

Defence Medical Services Training Group to commence your academic and clinical training. During this time, and on your first assignment, you will commence the Diploma in Health.

ADULT HEALTH NURSING OFFICER

The Role As part of a multi-disciplined team, Nursing Officers are responsible for the planning and delivery of nursing

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Have�you�been�on�operations?I’ve served in Iraq and Afghanistan. You get to experience a completely different environment and observe all of the complexities of life out there. It really broadens your outlook on life. I also enjoy using my expertise to provide aid – working with soldiers on operations is a great experience.

What’s�the�best�thing�about�your�role�as�an�officer�in�QARANC?The work is varied, and I get to travel abroad and enjoy plenty of adventurous training. But the best thing is working with the soldiers, finding out what makes them tick and seeing them develop as people.

WHAT I DOName: Captain�Carl�Southern,�30Job: QARANC�Nursing�Officer�(Regular)

Name:�Private�Louise�Leitch,�22Job:�QARANC�Student�Nurse�(Territorial)

Job notes

Being a nurse in the Territorials takes you

out of your normal day job and trains you to perform in incredibly challenging conditions. I know that if I can cope with pressure on the battlefield, I can handle anything. You also get the chance to meet other nurses from different areas of medicine. I’ve made lots of new friends, and there is always someone I can turn to if I run into any problems.

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ROYAL ARMY DENTAL CORPS (RADC)

DENTAL HYGIENIST

The Role You will carry out treatment and advise patients on oral health. While qualified hygienists can join the Army, Dental Hygienists are usually selected for training from qualified Dental Nurses or existing Army soldiers. The Skills Training takes two years and is accredited by the General Dental Council, while the examination is set by the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh). You will be trained in anatomy, physiology, dental diseases, treatments, patient care and practical treatment skills. You must be registered with the General Dental Council.

DENTAL NURSE

The Role You will provide assistance to dentists, and perform administrative duties in an Army Dental Centre. You will care for and manage patients, maintain dental equipment, prepare instruments and also do some reception work. And you’ll also get the opportunity to adapt your skills to the needs of soldiers in the field, which develops your ability to handle pressure and make clear decisions.The Skills You will master the care and management of patients. You will also learn about cross-infection control, dental diseases, how to process X-rays, dentition

and tooth structure. To join as a Territorial Dental Nurse, you must be practising and registered with the General Dental Council.

DENTIST

The Role You will manage and coordinate the Army’s dental care professionals. You will assess patients and prepare treatment plans. You will be both a competent clinician and an effective Army officer.The Skills. You will be encouraged to continue your professional development throughout your career. Dental students can be commissioned to the rank of Captain within two years of graduation. To become a Dental Officer in the Territorials, you must be fully qualified with post-graduate qualifications and be currently practising.

DENTAL TECHNICIAN

The Role Dental Technicians make dental appliances including acrylic and cobalt chrome dentures, crowns, bridges and appliances for treating facial injuries. The Skills The Army does not train its own Dental Technicians but it does have limited opportunities for qualified technicians to join. You will be given the opportunity and training to specialise in prosthetics or crown and bridge work. Dental Technicians selected to work in hospitals will also be offered specialist training to fulfil this role. ➤

PRIVATE�Most AMS soldiers begin their career at this rank. During your time as a Private, you will have the opportunity to pick up qualifications recognised in civilian life.

LANCE�CORPORAL�You could pick up your first stripe after three or four years. Your pay will go up, and you can study for BTECs, City & Guilds or NVQs, and learn the basics of management.

CORPORAL After a further three or four years, you could get another promotion and another pay rise. As you can expect to be in charge of a section of eight soldiers, you might gain leadership and management qualifications. After another three years of service, there will be opportunities for you to progress further to the rank of Sergeant. As Sergeant, you will be responsible for the lives and careers of other soldiers.

MOVING�UP�THE�RANKSArmy Medical Services soldiers can expect regular promotions. Moving up the ranks offers increased responsibility, a pay increase and additional qualifications

Name: Lance�Corporal�Denise�Russell,�30Job:�RADC�Dental�Nurse�(Regular)

Job notes

My role covers reception duties

in the dental practice, dealing with patients coming in and the day-to-day running of the surgery. I also work alongside the dentists – assisting them, mixing materials and cleaning the surgery. But meeting patients is the thing I enjoy most about the role. They are so grateful to dentists for taking away their pain, which is a really great feeling.

“�Assisting�dentists�has�taught�me�a�lot�because�they�pass��on�their�knowledge�while�I’m�working”Private Alethia Williams, 26 RADC Dental Nurse (Regular)

WHAT I DOName: Captain�Rene�Cheema,�29��

Job:�RADC�Dentist�(Regular)What’s�your�main�role?�

As a Dental Officer you lead a team of Hygienists, Technicians

and Nurses whose role is to preserve and promote the

oral wellbeing of soldiers and officers. Crunch time comes prior to deployment. At this

point, my team carries out routine check-ups for those on active duty, and delivers

speedy emergency treatment for those people who need it.

Why�is�oral�health�so�crucial��to�the�British�Army�on�tour?

Everybody knows how crippling toothache can be. Dental pain can destroy morale and take a soldier’s mind off their job. Teeth are often

compromised in conflict zones, and military dentists can rightly

claim to be among the world’s best.

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YOUR�DEVELOPMENTThe British Army is linked to civilian colleges, universities and awarding bodies, which means its qualifications and courses are accredited and meet the highest standards. The AMS also works closely with the NHS to ensure all personnel stay up to date with current medical practice. As an AMS soldier or officer, you’ll get the same training and certificates as civilian healthcare professionals.

YOUR�GOALSWhether you’re a soldier or officer, Regular or Territorial, everybody in the AMS maintains a Personal Development Record (PDR). It’s used to map out what you want to get from your career in

the AMS, and to monitor whether you’re achieving your goals. And there are Army Education Centres dotted around the country where you can get advice and request additional training if you’re not progressing as fast as you’d like to.

YOUR�QUALIFICATIONSArmy qualifications are some of the most respected in the country, and the AMS constantly encourages you to take advantage. Generous subsidies are available, depending on your length of service. Standard Learning Credits will cover 80 per cent of your fees for various personal development courses and examinations. Enhanced Learning Credits are also available for more expensive courses such as A levels and above.

NURTURING�YOUR�TALENTContinuing Professional Development schemes help you achieve your career goals and make you more appealing to civilian employers if you decide to leave the Army


ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY

CORPS (RAVC)DOG HANDLER/TRAINER

The Role Your role is to train, handle and deliver veterinary care to the Army’s Military Working Dogs (MWDs). Using your combat skills, you will deploy MWDs to guard strategic assets, provide security at military bases and detect explosives.The Skills Training gives you all the skills

you need to deliver basic veterinary care and husbandry. You’ll also learn how to train and handle MWDs, and deploy them to assess security threats to personnel and equipment, and to detect and apprehend intruders.

VETERINARY OFFICER

The Role You will oversee the health and welfare of military animals. You may deploy on operations, advising on animal employment, disease control and biosecurity, and taking responsibility for soldiers under your command.

The Skills Your initial training will cover basic military skills. You will then enrol in the RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice programme, and you will also be encouraged to develop areas of relevant special interest.

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

The Role You’ll care for service animals and report any signs of their ill health. You’ll also support Veterinary Officers (VOs) in their treatment. You may deploy on operations with the Army’s animals, taking your trade to the front line. RAVC soldiers are combatants and do not wear the red cross armband.The Skills You’ll become a qualified dog handler, and learn nursing skills and basic anatomy. You can get NVQ Levels 2 and 3 in Animal Care, and your training will be recognised by civilian employers.n

Name: Private�Ryan�Lorimer,�23�Job: RAVC�Dog�Handler/Trainer�(Regular)

Why�are�Military�Working�Dogs�important�to�the�Army?�They play a major role in guarding British bases and facilities. We train them to carry out patrols, and to detect and restrain intruders. After a few years, you might also get the chance to handle specialist

dogs, which are trained to locate explosive devices in the field or back at base. And we count on their acute sense of smell and hearing, which allows them to find intruders much quicker than humans.

And�when�they�find�an�intruder?��They guide you towards the source of any noise or scent by pointing themselves in that direction. Once you’ve identified the threat, the handler takes over while the dog provides protection.

What�do�you�enjoy�most�about�your�job?�Big challenges coupled with amazing rewards. You build a bond of trust with the animals you work with, and it’s very satisfying when a dog you’ve trained makes a big contribution to a combat mission.

WHAT I DO

Specialist dogs are trained to search for explosive devices

Name:�Captain�Drew�Tootal,�34Job:�RAVC�Veterinary�Officer�(Regular)

Job notes

Military Working Dogs are massively important to the

security of Army facilities. They are trained to detect and apprehend intruders, and to search for hidden arms and explosives. It’s our job to shape their behaviour and maintain their wellbeing. It’s a big challenge to deliver this type of care in the heart of a combat zone.

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WHAT HAPPENS NOW?

NEED MORE TIME?If you haven’t decided whether to join the Army, or want to return to full-time education with possible financial sponsorship, tell your Candidate Support Manager (recruiter) and they will stay in touch. In the meantime, why not try an Insight Course to experience Army life first-hand?

DIDN’T MAKE IT?If you didn’t meet the required standards, there may be an opportunity for you to retake the tests. Your Candidate Support Manager (recruiter) will let you know the areas you need to work on, which means you’ll be better prepared next time.

1 Once you decide to join the Army you can register online, by phone or

face-to-face at a recruiting event. This lets us check that you meet the Army’s entry conditions, such as age, nationality and residency. If you decide to join the Territorials you may wish to visit your local unit, to meet the soldiers and learn more.

2 You will take some basic tests and assessments to see which area of the Army best suits you.

This will include an interview, and will take place at your local Army Careers Centre. Your Careers Adviser will then discuss the options available to you. For those wishing to join the Territorials, your interview could take place at your local Territorial Unit.

3 Next, you will attend a two-day course at an Assessment Centre, where you will undergo fitness,

health and team tests to determine your suitability for an Army career. Depending on your choice of trade you may be required to attend further assessment. If you decide to join the Territorials, it’s exactly the same selection process as the Regulars.

4 You will now be offered a place on Phase 1 Training – a course designed to give you all the

skills a soldier needs. On the first day of training you will formally enlist in the British Army. Phase 2 of your training will be with your chosen Corps or Regiment. This is when you will gain the specific skills to start your job.

If you join as a Territorial then you will receive modular training either in separate units, or if you have the time, a single consolidated package.

JOIN AS A SOLDIER

CONGRATULATIONS!FINAL TESTSCONSIDER YOUR OPTIONS INITIAL TESTS

These�are�the�steps�you�will�be�taking�on�the�way�to�a�career�in�the�British�Army

Whether you want to join the British Army as a soldier or officer, full time or in your

spare time, you can find out more either online, by phone or face-to-face at an Army Careers Centre. These soldiers and officers have many years of experience in

the Army, will understand your concerns, and are able to answer any questions you or your parents may have.

In the meantime, these are your routes to becoming a serving member of the Army. Remember, once you have made your decision to join, this isn’t

a conveyor belt from which there’s no escape. If you want to return to your studies and join later, or simply need more time to make a decision, there are opportunities before your training begins to take time out and restart the process at a later date, or to pull out altogether.

1 Once you decide to join the Army you can register online, by phone or face-to-face at a recruiting

event. This lets us check that you meet the Army’s entry conditions, such as age, nationality and residency.

If you decide to join as a Territorial you may wish to visit your local unit, to meet the officers and learn more.

2 To assess your suitability for a role as a British Army officer you will be required to take some

basic tests online. You will also be interviewed by a Senior Careers Adviser, before attending a medical and an Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB) Briefing, which will help prepare you for the AOSB Main Board.

3 If you are successful at the AOSB Briefing, you will be put forward to attend the AOSB Main Board.

Here you will undertake a series of physical and mental tests over a three-day period to see if you are Army officer material. For some roles you may be required to attend further assessment. As you decide which Corps or Regiment you wish to join you will be offered Officer Familiarisation Visits to find out more.

If you decide to join the Territorials, it’s exactly the same selection process as the Regulars.

4 You have passed the AOSB Main Board and are invited to join the Army for officer

training. You will be assigned a place on a Commissioning Course (either the Regular or Professionally Qualified Officer (PQO) course) at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and will formally enlist in the British Army. Junior officers will then attend a role specific course where they learn the skills required to be an officer. All TA officers will undergo TA training modules prior to attending the TA Commissioning Course at RMAS.

JOIN AS AN OFFICER

CONSIDER YOUR OPTIONS INITIAL TESTS ARMY OFFICER SELECTION CONGRATULATIONS!

The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press. Please check with a Careers Adviser for latest details.

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“�Working�in�unfamiliar�medical�environments�sharpens�your�powers��of�communication��and�creates�a�team�spirit�unlike�any�I’ve�ever�experienced”Captain Carl Southern, 30QARANC Nursing Officer (Regular)

“�It’s�a�great�feeling�to�devote�some�of�your�spare�time�to�helping�the�AMS,�and�you�get�loads�of�respect�from�your�colleagues�–�inside�and�outside��the�Army”Private Louise Leitch, 22QARANC Student Nurse (Territorial)

“�Leading�a�team�while�under�pressure�really�teaches�you�how�to�motivate�the�people�around�you”�Captain Laura Parton, 21 RADC Dentist (Regular)

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