![]() “International contribution enables us to use their areas of expertise which gives us a richer picture of how we can operate together in the future,” Defence Science and Technology Laboratory analyst Sarah Knight stated. It explained that international involvement in military exercises is crucial as the UK armed forces rarely go into operations alone.Ĭollaborating with international partners helped the British Army understand how it will operate with allies in the future. International InvolvementĪccording to the British Ministry of Defence, the US sent personnel to observe the drills. “This event shows evidence of the great work that has been going on ‘behind the scenes’ and the compelling insights and results achieved,” British Army official Major General James Bowder said. The drills also allowed the army to better understand several factors critical in delivering battle-winning strategies. It saw the participation of more than 250 soldiers and a diverse team of experts from international partners.ĭuring the nine-week program, several mission scenarios were executed to examine a variety of force structures. The AWG23 (Army Wargame 2023) demonstrated the “land operating concept” aimed at redesigning combat power to provide better protection to UK and international interests. We are committed to supporting any SAS doctors at risk of redundancy.The British Army has conducted its “largest-ever” force development wargame to test a new approach for future operations. The SAS committee protects SAS doctors who may be seen as a soft target and may be at particular risk as employers reconfigure services in a short-sighted attempt to save money. The project brought together the BMA, HEE, the AoMRC and NHS Employers, to work towards improving the working lives of SAS doctors. They reflect changes to national contracts, education and training, and cover a range of issues from job plans to encouraging SAS staff involvement in organisational structures. The charters recognise the vital role of SAS doctors in the NHS and commit to ongoing support and development. SAS doctors are now benefiting from national charters in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read our guidance on job planning SAS charters We are actively opposed to the imposition of job plan terms that are against national terms and conditions of service by cutting supporting professional activity time and other sessions important to SAS doctors’ professional development. We expect job plans to be discussed in a spirit of mutual agreement between the SAS doctor and their manager or clinical director. The SAS committee negotiates job planning guidance with NHS Employers. Annual leave is an example of where SAS doctors’ contribution can be recognised – negotiations between LNCs and employers resulted in more than 40 trusts in England now giving SAS doctors up to two days extra leave after seven years’ service, similar to our consultant colleagues. Recognition of seniorityĮnsuring that employers recognise the seniority and work of SAS doctors remains a priority. We have published a guidance template outlining and promoting how SAS grades can work with a greater degree of autonomy in areas where they have proven expertise. SAS grades provide experienced, specialist care, often within multidisciplinary teams, and are involved in teaching, training, researching, and management. Autonomous working guidelines (not applicable to Scotland) We are working with NHS Employers, the AoMRC (Academy of Medical Royal Colleges) and HEE (Health Education England) to ensure SAS doctors receive effective development, which will benefit patient safety and employers as well as the individual doctors. Meetings are held three times a year with NHS Employers to discuss issues affecting SAS doctors and to negotiate on their behalf. Negotiating the terms and conditions of service for SAS doctors, and providing guidance on these areas, is a key component of the work of the SAS committee.
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