Radiographer

Dev; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Army Radiographer to support soldiers and families with scans and x-rays. Full training is provided, including a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, with a salary starting at £15,985 during training and increasing to over £20,400 upon graduation. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, subsidized accommodation, and the possibility to gain recognized qualifications. Ideal candidates should have 5 GCSEs and meet fitness requirements. Join us and grow your career in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Subsidised accommodation

Free medical and dental health cover

Continuous promotional opportunities

Qualifications

• Must pass specialist Army Radiography selection.
• Fitness requirements include specific weights and runs.
• Basic educational requirements include GCSEs in English, Maths, and Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scans and x-rays for soldiers and families.
• Participate in initial military training and BSc degree.
• Gain postgraduate qualifications in Computed Tomography.

Skills

Fitness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Five GCSEs Grade A–C/9-4

120 UCAS Points

Job description

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Company Name: Colten Care

Job Description

Radiographer

Full-time
As an Army Radiographer, you’ll help to 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.

Find where you belong.

WORLD-CLASS TRAINING

If you want to be a Radiographer, 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.

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.

GAIN QUALIFICATIONS

Army Radiographers have the potential to gain postgraduate qualifications throughout their career in areas such as Computed Tomography.

SHOW PEOPLE WHAT YOU’RE CAPABLE OF

We'll be with you every step of the way as you move up the ranks. From the moment you begin your training you'll get all the support and encouragement you need to make a success of your career. Work hard and you'll soon get promoted, which means more responsibility and extra pay.

Become a Radiographer and you’ll:

• Earn £15,985 during training. When your training is finished, and you join your Unit, pay will rise to over £20,400
• Receive subsidised accommodation and facilities, increasing your disposable income
• Receive free medical and dental health cover
• Have the continuous access promotional opportunity and to continually progress your career
• Be sponsored to earn valuable civilian-recognised qualifications
• Take part in Adventurous Training and be able to play your favourite sports.

BELONG TO SOMETHING THAT MATTERS.

You should be:

• Regular Army age: 16.6 – 35.6 years
• Army Reserve age:
  New enlistments: 17.9 – 43 years
  Ex-Regular: 17.9 – 52 years
  Specialist (Soldier): 17.9 – 50 years

Qualifications you’ll need:

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 requirements:

• Mid-Thigh Pull 46kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 2.9m
• 2km run 11m 15s (11m30s for Junior Entry)

Our next deadline for application is 31st March 2023, with further opportunities ongoing throughout the year.