Lead lifesaving operations and global medical teams — no medical degree required.
About the Company
The Royal Army Medical Service (RAMS) is the healthcare branch of the British Army, responsible for delivering medical support to personnel across global deployments, exercises, and humanitarian missions. RAMS ensures the Army remains fit, resilient, and combat-ready.
About the Opportunity
As a Medical Support Officer, you’ll take command of multidisciplinary teams, plan medical logistics, and coordinate battlefield casualty care and evacuation. While not a clinical role, it’s vital to ensuring life-saving treatment reaches soldiers quickly and effectively. You’ll develop leadership, planning, and healthcare management skills, with access to strategic medical planning courses and higher education opportunities. Starting salary is £33,183, rising to £39,671 after training at Sandhurst.
What We're Looking For
- Aged 17 years & 9 months to 28 years & 11 months
- Minimum 72 UCAS points and 35 ALIS points at GCSE
- GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, Maths, and Science or a Foreign Language (minimum grade C/4)
- Physically fit (Mid Thigh Pull 76kg, Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m, Beep Test Level 8.07)
- Strong leadership, organisational, and decision-making skills
- Willingness to serve globally and manage high-pressure medical operations
