We are the NHS reserve team.
We are taking registrations now.

Have a look at the type of people who have already joined our reservist team. 

Retired worker

Lifestyle 

Enjoying retirement and planning an upcoming holiday abroad.

Health and care experience

None. 

Becoming a reservist works for me because...

...it's a commitment I can keep to and I feel I can make a difference even in a small way.

What I love most about being a reservist...

...is meeting other people at a similar stage in life who also want to learn something new.

Full-time worker

Lifestyle

An administrator who works at a bank and has two young children.

Health and care experience 

None.

Becoming a reservist works for me because...

...I get the chance to do something completely different from my usual work and learn new skills.

What I love most about being a reservist is...

...being able to give back in a structured way - I can plan out my whole year of service days.

Clinical student

Lifestyle

Mid-way through a dentistry degree

Health and care experience 

Some experience through clinical placements.

Becoming a reservist works for me because...

...I get to experience a broader range of roles and tasks that fit alongside my studies.  

What I love most about being a reservist is...

...getting additional experience that will reflect well in future job applications.

Past NHS employee

Lifestyle

Working part-time in retail but still feels attached to the health sector. 

Health and care experience 

Previously worked as a nurse but left for another opportunity. 

Becoming a reservist works for me because...

...I can get back into a clinical environment and maintain my skills while thinking about rejoining the NHS. 

What I love most about being a reservist is...

...rebuilding my confidence in a supportive programme while working to re-register and maintain my registration.

Unemployed person

Lifestyle

Made redundant and searching for a new role, perhaps in a new field. 

Health and care experience 

None. 

Becoming a reservist works for me because...

...I dont want to make a commitment to a new field without giving it a go and this gives me a chance to test out health and care. 

What I love most about being a reservist is...

...being part of a small and friendly community that keeps in touch and really cares.

Career changer

Lifestyle

An always on the go software developer searching for a more fulfilling role. 

Health and care experience 

None. 

Becoming a reservist works for me because...

...it's a chance to test out what working in the NHS would be like, before I make a commitment. 

What I love most about being a reservist is...

...being able to learn new skills and using them to make a difference to someone's care. 

Young person

Lifestyle

Studying for A-levels with a desire to train as a paramedic.

Health and care experience 

None. 

Becoming a reservist works for me because...

...I want to be confident in my degree choice and I get to experience what working in the NHS is like alongside my studies.

What I love most about being a reservist is...

...getting to learn new skills that carry responsibility and earning a little money along the way.

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