Biomedical Scientist Reserve

As a qualified medical professional, you’ll already have many of the skills we need. Becoming a Biomedical Scientist (Reserve) is your opportunity to use them as part of a global effort, protecting the people who keep our nation safe.

You’ll still have your day job, but for 24 days a year, you’ll also be part of our Medical branch. That means providing essential clinical laboratory services to everyone from trauma patients in conflict zones to injured personnel in NHS hospitals. 

• Deliver world class healthcare as part of a highly skilled and motivated team.
• Provide vital support to maritime and wider military operations across the globe.
• Provide support in a range of challenging conditions at sea, on land or in the air. Adapt to a variety of platforms including state of the art warships such as the new Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier.
• Travel the world as part of the front line medical services team.

• Daily rates of pay equivalent to those of full-time personnel
• Annual tax-free bounty subject to meeting the minimum training commitment
• Paid leave in proportion to the number of training days attended
• Automatic membership of the non-contributory Armed Forces Pension Scheme
• Expenses and allowances when undergoing training
• Access to sports and fitness facilities
• Opportunities for Adventurous Training (AT)

Qualifications you'll gain

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary laboratory 
• Courses to further develop your career
• Leadership and management qualifications

Skills you'll develop

• How to support medical teams with a clinical laboratory service, wherever they are in the world 
• Experience every laboratory discipline and develop your knowledge
• Learn to be adaptable, flexible and disciplined

• You must be aged 20 and up to 52, (or 56 if you're serving or an ex-regular), when you start training
• 5 GCSEs grades C/4, which must include English Language and Mathematics
• A degree in Biomedical Science
• Registered as a Biomedical Scientist in Haematology, Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion or Microbiology
• Membership of the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC) without restrictions
• You must be a British or Irish national, a Commonwealth citizen who has lived in the UK continuously for 5 years prior to applying, or a Dual National. Dual nationality restrictions do apply
• You need to be within the healthy range for Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Pass the Naval Swimming Test

• A high level of clinical skill 
• A caring and compassionate nature
• A passion for helping people
• Be highly organised, and calm under pressure
• A sense of adventure