The British Army's specialist corps providing medical services to their families and personnel is the Royal Army medical corps. The corps also encompasses the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, the Queen Alexandra's royal Army Nursing Corps, and the Royal Army Dental Corps to form the Army Medical Services for the entire army.
The roots of the Royal Army medical corps can be traced as far back when the Standing Reguar Army was formed after Charles II's Restoration in 1660. During that time the first Medical Officer was appointed, which was also recognised as a Regimental Surgeon for war and peacetime.
Eventually, a coordinated medical service for the army was established. In order to join, the doctor needed to be single and qualified by the army. He also needed to have vast expertise in zoology, medicine, surgery, physiology, and others. Nowadays, the corps is accepting soldiers for positions such as radiographers, clinical physiologists, pharmacy technicians, environmental health technicians, and others.
There are also job offerings for Officers in the Royal Army medical corps such as a Pharmacy Officer, Medical Officer, Physiotherapist Officer, and the Medical Support Officer. To qualify, the officer must pass the RMAS commissioning course. Being an officer also lets you work in different types of environment.
More of the comprehensive past of the corps can be read in the Army Medical History. That way, you can gain more insight on its mission and commitment to provide the necessary healthcare services to the members of the British Army and their families.
