How is an Army doctor’s time divided between Army work and NHS work?
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Miles E. asked a question to Tori C.
Category: Role Comparison
Date asked: Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Last reviewed: Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Tori C.
Regimental Medical Officer
Hello,
This will depend on what stage of your career you are at and what specialty you go on to do.
During GDMO time you only work for the military, although you can opt to do a few days in the NHS if you want to get some experience in a particular specialty (at the moment it is limited to 10 days during GDMO time).
During your training programme you complete the same programme the NHS trainees do, with the exception of general practice, during which you will spend 8 months in a military practice.
GPs, occupational health physicians and public health specialists only do military work.
The majority of secondary healthcare personnel work in clinical placements within the NHS to maintain and develop their clinical skills when they are not deployed on operations or other commitments. They treat both military and civilian patients within the various NHS Hospital Trusts that host military personnel. There are several centres where military personnel are primarily based - Plymouth (Derriford), Portsmouth, Birmingham (QE), Frimley and James Cook.
I believe consultants will have time built into their schedule for military work.
I hope that answers your question.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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