Delivering the highest standards of care in diverse locations places great demand on Army Nurses and Health Care Assistants, so we make sure that everyone has the best possible military and professional training.

Your Army career starts with approximately three months basic military training learning the skills you need as either an Officer or Soldier in the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps.

Qualified nurses have access to a full range of courses and have the opportunity to specialise in many areas of nursing up to and beyond Masters Level.

Health Care Assistants study up to NVQ Level 3 and encouraged to go beyond becoming NVQ Assessors and Internal Verifiers. Once HCAs have reached the rank of Sergeant, they also have the opportunity to undertake the Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care.

It is not all work; a career in the QARANC also gives you other opportunities

• Non-contributory pension
• Free Dental Care
• Free Medical Care
• Subsidised Rail travel (with Rail Card)
• Opportunities for Adventurous Training
• Subsidised Accommodation
• Subsidised School Fees
• Sports

To find out more about individual careers in the QARANC,visit the Officer Careers and Soldier Careers pages. 

Golden Hello
Qualified Adult Nurses who hold an additional qualification in Accident and Emergency, Intensive Care or Theatre Nursing may be eligible for a 'Golden Hello' of £20,000 (taxable and payable over two instalments).