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203 (Welsh) Field Hospital Army Medical Services Reserve unit. Part of 2nd Medical Brigade. 50 Bed facility (including ED, Theatres, ITU, Ward) Our role is to recruit, train and retain suitably qualified healthcare professionals in order to support the Regular Army.

Detachment Locations C Det - Llandudno A Det - Swansea B Det - Crickhowell RHQ & HQ Det – Cardiff 3

SUPPORT TO MILITARY OPERATIONS 203 (Welsh) Filed Hospital has deployed twice as a formed unit to Operation HERRICK in Afghanistan. We deployed 65 personnel in 2008 and 55 in 2014. Aside from this many of our individual unit personnel have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of other units.

TRAINING Training with Operational Coalition and NATO partners Two hours training each Wednesday evening Weekend of low level MATTs training three times a year. Annual Camp in June, covering Ranges, CBRN and Adventure Training. Clinical Training - Clinical Training Suite at University of Glamorgan Training with Operational Coalition and NATO partners Ex TOM TEN – Disaster Relief AMSTT (AMSTAP) – Military skills competition

RECRUITING Recruiting effort aimed primarily at Healthcare Professionals, mainly from NHS Wales. Clerks, Drivers, Chefs, Engineers and Administrative Officers. Recruiting pinch points: Consultant EM, Consultant Surgeons, Haematologists, Ophthalmic Nurses. Main recruiting drive is Ex MEDICAL STRETCH, although there are many smaller events.

Training Pipeline – Officer (PQ) Initial (Phase 1) Training MENTORING Army Officer Selection Board 2 Nights Professionally Qualified Officer (PQO) (A) 2 weeks (Yr 1) Professionally Qualified Officer (PQO) (B) 2 weeks (Yr 2)

Training Pipeline - Soldier Phase 1 Training MENTORING AC Overnight Pre - TSC (A) 6 Trg Evenings or 1 WE TSC (A) 6 Alt WE, 2 Alt WE+8 days or 2 weeks TSC (B) 2 weeks

COMMITMENT Minimum of 28 Days per year 16 Day Annual Camp or Course Remainder made up of training weekends/evenings Military Annual Training Tests (Weapon Training, CBRN, Navigation, First Aid, Values & Standards & Fitness) Paid Leave – 1 day for every 10 days served Pensionable

BENEFITS TO THE INDIVIDUAL Teamwork. Leadership. Fitness. Challenge. Sense of achievement. Fun & Social. Pay.

BENEFITS TO THE EMPLOYER At a fundamental level our training embodies qualities that all employers desire in their employees: Commitment, respect, loyalty and discipline. Key qualities and skills developed are: Ability to react quickly and calmly in high pressure situations. Analytical thinking and logical application of theory into practice. Ability to give and receive clear communications and instructions. Self discipline, motivation, confidence and taking responsibility for actions.

Partnering for Talent: £ 3970 up to £ 6300 dependent on profession. FINANCIAL INCENTIVES Total of £ 2300.00 paid at various stages of enlistment process and key training stages. Partnering for Talent: £ 3970 up to £ 6300 dependent on profession. Paid on completion of Phase 1 Training.

Visits from NHS LHB Staff and Military guests. EX MEDICAL STRETCH Often referred to as the crystal maze with more rain. Annually since 2001 - hugely popular. Series of challenging stands run on a round robin basis over a total distance of approx 10 km. Evening BBQ and Social Demonstrates leadership, teamwork and social benefits of joining the Reserves for both staff and LHBs. Visits from NHS LHB Staff and Military guests. The aim is to foster good relations with our NHS colleagues in Wales.

CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Team Building Days Professional short courses Academic courses Future - FPOS (Intermediate & Advanced) Future - ILS/ALS Military Instructional Courses Adventurous Training Courses Expeditions

CONTACT >>search Army Jobs Huw.Williams493@mod.uk

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