The Medical Centre RAF Shawbury

Our aim is to provide the highest possible standard of health care within the limits of available resources.

The Medical Centre RAF Shawbury can be found between the CATCS building and the back of the Officers Mess on the road into camp. It is open during normal working hours Monday to Friday and a duty doctor is available at all other times.

The aim of this electronic booklet is to provide information about the Primary Health Care services that are available to the serving personnel of all units here at RAF Shawbury and their families on camp.

Doctors

RAF Shawbury is staffed by three doctors, a Unit Medical Uniformed Officer, Civilian Medical Practitioner and a Senior Medical Officer. During their occasional absence, other civilian doctors are locally employed. However, it may not always be possible to book an appointment with the doctor of your choice.

Practice Manager

The Practice Manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Medical Centre and all matters relating to the Medical Centre staff. If you have any queries or complaints please do not hesitate to contact the Practice Manager either in person, or by ringing Ext 7429.

Practice Nurse

The Practice Nurse, a Registered General Nurse trained in many aspects of Primary Health Care and Occupational Medicine, carries out clinical treatments and assists the doctors in the running of specialist clinics such as Asthma, Hypertension and Minor Operations. Telephone Reception to make an appointment.

Medical Administration Staff

Most of our remaining team comprises RAF Medical Administrators and Medical Assistants, who deal with all aspects of Primary Health Care, general administration, medical stores and the dispensary. They also deal with personal medical records, arrangements for outpatient appointments, medicals and general medical administration. They are also qualified in first aid and in some cases trained to paramedic equivalent standard. .

Health and Safety

For health and safety reasons some areas of the Medical Centre are out of bounds to patients unless accompanied by a member of the medical staff. We have a duty of care to ensure that all our patients are not put at risk whilst visiting the Medical Centre.

Please take extra care of your young children in the waiting area and do not leave them unattended at any time.

Doctor Clinic Times

We offer a number of clinics and Occupational Medical appointments for your convenience:

Monday

0830 - 0900 Urgent Appointments

0900 - 1145 Routine Clinic (2 Doctors Available)

1330 - 1630 Occupational Medicals

Tuesday

0830 - 0900 Urgent Appointments

0830 - 1150 Occupational Medicals

0900 - 1145 Routine Clinic

1315 - 1650 Routine Clinic (2 Doctors Available)

Wednesday

0830 - 0850 Urgent Appointments *

0830 - 1200 Occupational Medicals *

0900 - 1000 Routine Clinic *

1300 - 1700 Medical Centre Closed for Training

Thursday

0830 - 0900 Urgent Appointments

0900 - 1145 Routine Clinics (2 Doctors Available)

1330 - 1550 Occupational Medicals

1430 - 1700 Urgent Appointments

Friday

0830 - 0900 Urgent Appointments

0900 - 1145 Routine Clinics (2 Doctors Available)

* The last Wednesday of each month, the SMC will close for mandatory staff training. Urgent patients only will be seen on these days.

Nurse Clinic Times

We offer a number of general and specialist appointments for your convenience.

Monday

0830 - 0900 Bloods

0900 - 1145 Routine Nursing Clinic

1500 - 1630 New Patient Screening

Tuesday

0830 - 0900 Bloods

0900 - 1145 Routine Nursing Clinic

1400 - 1600 Well Woman Clinic

* Wednesday

0830 - 0900 Bloods *

0900 - 1145 Routine Nursing Clinic *

1300 - 1700 Medical Centre Closed for Training

Thursday

0830 - 0900 Bloods

0900 - 1145 Routine Nursing Clinic

1330 - 1530 Smoking Cessation Clinic/Baby immunisations clinic (alternate weeks)

Friday

0830 - 0900 Bloods

0900 - 1145 Routine Nursing Clinic

1430 - 1530 Aircrew/ATC Vaccination Clinic **

* The last Wednesday of each month, the SMC will close for mandatory staff training. Urgent patients only will be seen on these days.

** The first Friday of each month.

Useful Telephone Numbers

Station Medical Centre 01939 250351 + Extn

GPTN 95531 + Extn

Working Hours

Monday - Friday 0800 - 1700

Practice Manager - Ext 7525

Deputy Practice Manager - Ext 7508

Appointments/Cancellations - Ext 7429

Practice Nurses - Ext 7378

Dispensary/Medical Stores - Ext 7505

JNCO i/c Med Admin - Ext 7319

General Enquiries - Ext 7449

JSERI - Ext 7334

Out of Hours Emergency Numbers

SHROPDOC - 08444 06 88 88

Hospitals

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital - 01743 261000

Princess Royal Hospital Telford - 01952 641222

Accident and Emergency Departments are available at Royal Shrewsbury and Princess Royal Hospitals.

NHS Direct

For nurse advice and health information

This helpline is open 24 hours a day 0845 4647