§ Miss McIntoshTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many vacancies exist for medical personnel at(a) RAF Leeming, (b) RAF Linton on Ouse, (c) RAF Dishforth and (d) Alanbrooke Barracks, broken down by (i) service, (ii) rank and (iii) specialisation; and if he will make a statement on his plans to fill those vacancies. [169990]
§ Mr. CaplinThe following vacancies exist for medical personnel, broken down as requested:
- Vacancies—4
- Base—RAF Leeming
- Service—RAF
- Rank—2 aircraftsmen, 2 civilians (1 part-time)
- Specialisation—2 medical assistants, (1 physiotherapist, 1 part-time nurse)
AAC Dishforth and Alanbrooke Barracks, both Army bases, have no service vacancies. A military medical post at Flight Lieutenant level is currently vacant at RAF Linton on Ouse but is being filled by a civilian GP.
With the exception of one gapped medical assistant post, which can be managed within existing resources, action is in hand to fill all of these vacancies.
§ Miss McIntoshTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many medical personnel are based at(a) RAF Leuchars and (b) RAF Coningsby, broken down by (i) service, (ii) rank and (iii) specialisation [169994]
§ Mr. CaplinThe following tables show the numbers of medical personnel based at RAF Leuchars and RAF Coningsby broken down by rank and specialisation. All are RAF personnel.
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RAF Leuchars Numbers of Medical Personnel
Rank Specialisation 1 Squadron Leador Medical Officer 1 Squadron Leador Medical Officer (Full Time Reserve Soldier)
1 Civilian Civilian Medical Practitioner 1 Flight sergeant Medical Admin FS 1 Sergeant Medical Administration 2 Corporal Medical Administration 10 Aircraftsman Medical Assistant 1 Sergeant Pharmacy Technician 2 Sergeant Staff Nurse Registered General Nurse
11 Flight Lieutenant Medical Support Officer 612 Squadron
1 Sergeant Medical Administration 1From July 2004
RAF Coningsby Numbers of Medical Personnel
Rank Specialisation 1 Wing Commander Medical Officer 1 Warrant Officer Medical Administration 1 Sergeant Medical Administration 2 Corporal Medical Administration 5 Aircraftsman Medical Administration 11 Corporal Staff Nurse Registered General Nurse
22 Civilian Physiotherapist Civilian 1 Civilian Nurse Civilian 1Currently deployed 2One post covered by two part time personnel