1. Aim
To give an overview of the functions and capabilities of the Ministry of Defence Hospital Unit (MDHU) and its relationship within the Portsmouth Healthcare Trust.

2. JMC Establishments DPMD Birmingham MDHU Northallerton HQ JMC MDHU
Frimley Park
MDHU Peterborough
MDHU Derriford
MDHU Portsmouth

3. MDHU Portsmouth Key Facts
Largest of the 5 MDHUs.
Created in 01 Apr 05.
Majority of clinical staff work within Queen Alexandra Hospital.
Admin staff are located within QAH / Support Unit Fort Blockhouse (SUFB).
Staff accommodated in SUFB and locally rented flats and MoD Housing.

4. MDHU Portsmouth Mission Statement
‘Provide appropriately trained medical personnel for deployment in accordance with Surgeon General’s policy’.

5. MDHU Commitments Trust Commitments. Military Commitments.
Links with Field Units.
Deployments.
Exercises.
Discuss What trust commitments -
Discuss Military commitments – Glossary of terminology, Military Protected Time, Military Duties, Study Days, Divisional Day / Regimental Team Day and Flight days

6. Command Structure
Brief on other staff which include, Adjutant, Business Manager, Military administration, Turbulence monitoring.

7. Key Personalities Commanding Officer: Wing Cdr S Beaumont RAF
Military Clinical Director:
Gp Capt G Scerri RAF
Officer Commanding Nursing:
Cdr C Robson ARRC QARNNS

8. Unit Personnel

9. Overall Manning - RN: Officers - 27 Seniors - 17 Total = 92
Ratings - 48
ARMY: Officers - 41
Seniors Total = 128
Soldiers - 74
- RAF: Officers - 13
Seniors Total = 55
Airmen - 31
- Civilian All -21 Total = 22
- Current Manning Total = 297
Establishment Total = 381
22.3 % shortfall at present
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10. Contracts and Squadding
AREA
RGN
CONTRACT
SQUADDING
HCA
THEATRES
9 (Inc OPDs) 18
DCCQ 5 10
EM DEP 15 1
DSU
Medical 6
Surgical 4 12
Orthopaedic
6 + 1
11 + 2 3 8
SHC 2
MAU 7
SAU

11. Contract ONE WHOLE TIME EQUIVALENT (WTE) =
37.5 hrs per week including annual leave

12. Integration with Host Trust
Positives:
Appropriate level of training / experience.
Lesson brought back from Operations.
Military now form part of Trust Induction Programme.
Greater integration of Military Consultants.
- Liaison with trust on Significant Events data capture.
Military Deputy Ward Managers and have had staff acting as the Duty Manager.

13. Integration with Host Trust
Negatives:
Turbulence to trust through military commitments – Operations, Role 4 and Standby Commitments.
Staff expectations of working in the military.
Challenges with different working practices.

14. Training

15. Practice and Clinical Education
18 Months programme.
Cohorts of 8 – 12 Personnel.
Currently approx 50 on programme.
Will complete:
Trust Induction
Work Place induction
IV Study Day
Drug Competencies
Defence Operational Nurse Competency Framework (DONCF)
At 12 month period eligible for deployment.

16. Military Training Pre-deployment. Mandatory Military Training.
Command Leadership Training.
Promotion Courses.
Professional Training.
Adventurous Training.
Physical Training.
Military Days.
Pre-deployment training – varies between services. This includes Single service Weapon training and Operational training (2 weeks to 3 months)
Pre-deployment exercise (Rosedale Walk – 3 days, Hospex (Rosedale Ready) 1 week)
All military personnel are required to remain in date for various military disciplines including, annual fitness test, weapons handling, navigation..
CLM
Promotion courses – All personnel selected for promotion must complete various professional courses (non-clinical)
Professional Training – following success at PRSB specialist training for Nurses, clinical updates and mandatory courses AT
Fitness

17. Operational Commitments

18. Operational Commitments
Current commitments to Afghanistan, Somalia and Falklands.
Operational Tour – 8 wks – 6 months.
Post Operational Tour Leave (POTL) – up to 4 weeks.

19. Operational Commitments
MERT / CCAST / Aeromed.
Small Scale Contingency Battle Group.
Medical Support Wing.
Spearhead lead Element – (Currently Cyprus).
Commando Forward Surgical Group.
Patient Casualty Reception Facility (RFA Argus).

20. QUESTIONS?