Paul999

As per thread title guys. A mate of mine forwarded the info on to me so here it is.

As found on the British Paramedic Association Website:

United Kingdom Special Forces (Reserve) Seek Paramedics [The British Paramedic Association]

Hope that helps someone out.

Regards,
Paul.

Paul999

I'll do some more digging for info on this tomorrow.

Regards,
Paul.

bonejas

United Kingdom Special Forces (Reserve) Seek Paramedics [The British Paramedic Association]

Paramedic/ Trauma Doctor/ GP
Recent/ prior military experience
21-45 years of age
Able to commit to time in training
Medically fit
Willing to deploy overseas
Willing to deliver medical instruction
Cat 'C' driving license

Paul999

Right Guys,

Heres the crack on this "job".

I phoned the number on the advert that took me through to the PSI in the Medical Support Branch attached to the UKSF Reserve. Nice guy, but the long and short of it is that you will be joining the TA, so therefore will be part time alongside your full time job. If you've been out of the military for more than 6 years you'll be doing the TA version of basic (or at least elements of it.)

As you are attached you will not be expected to do selection, but will be expected to commit a lot of your time to training. The rate of pay will be the rate of the full time Army equivalent, and if you are on ops and earn more than the Army pay rate in civvy Street, you get paid the same as your civvy job.

Got to say, not my cup of tea, as I'm looking to earn more than the Army rate of pay. Even so it may suit someone else.

Cheers,
Paul.

sparkymedic

Thanks Paul,

Does that mean that if my civvy job normally pays 7 grand a month the Army will pay me at the same rate!!

seriously though, not everybody's cup of tea i appreciate but sometimes you have to speculate to accumulate; the 'opportunity' as a whole could be very rewarding in terms of training, experience, networking and 'conditioning the mind for working in austere environments' !!

Paul999

Lol, if only they would pay that, eh?

Yeah, it could do the right person a few favours, but I wouldn't fancy commiting myself to it. I wouldn't be comfortable enlisting for another three years minimum, and being at the Army's beck and call again. Been there and done that, enjoyed most of it but wouldn't relinquish that amount of control again.

Having said that, good luck to anyone who fancies it for themselves.

Paul

Walks99

Been in the TA for 8 years and as it stands it supliments my job a treat. Always able to fill in quiet times with courses and I've managed to get quite a few quals out of it.

As you say, it's a big deal and commitment but for the younger and less experienced operator it might be an ideal CV expander and will get you out and about a bit. Keep in mind though the recent sad news of the 23 guys and Int Corp lass. RIP guys.

Paul999

I'm glad it's working well for you Walks and I echo your sentiments over the loss, mate.

Regards,
Paul.

Yorkie999

Hiya Paul,
Just on the off chance mate, this opening still apply?
I'm a registered paramedic and looking to gain the military experience i seem to be lacking!! Been searching for any links on uksf sites but cant see anything.

Hope you can clear the muddy waters...i'm kinda new to all this

bonejas

Hi Yorkie,
They still need medics. Give them a call and they should be more than willing to grab you. There is a bit of red tape to run through but you should get through.
Good luck.