11.09.14
We’re in the army now
A project to look at how the army could work together with the NHS in Orkney is gathering pace. NHS Orkney has been working with colleagues in the Ministry of Defence to offer remote placements to nurses − advanced nurse practitioners − and doctors.
The postings are designed to give the army personnel further experience of working in rural environments and to enhance their skills in autonomous decision making.
Cathie Cowan, chief executive at NHS Orkney, said: “The scheme would be similar to the remote and rural fellowship educational placements we have for GPs. I am delighted discussions that began almost 10 months ago are now likely to come to fruition.”
Cowen added that NHS Orkney’s medical and nurse directors will now develop and implement this innovative idea, with placements, hopefully, starting later in the year.
Col David McArthur, the Military Medical Liaison Officer to the Scottish Government, added that these types of partnership are vital to maintaining our operational preparedness and offer benefits for all concerned, civilian and military.
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