NHS reservists Background The government is committed to increasing the number of reservists within the UK Armed Forces by 2019. What this means for NHS organisations: - That a member of your team becomes or already is a reservist. - That your reservists will have training and, when required, a mobilisation commitment. - That your reservists will gain additional skills and experiences by taking part in their reserve training and operational duties.

NHS reservists What this means for your employees Reservist employees - Are required to attend training with their local unit, usually outside of working hours - Will learn a wealth of new skills - May be mobilised during the course of their reserve service Non-reservist employees - Can benefit from the knowledge and training given to their reservist colleagues - Can experience the reservist’s military training through taking part in an ‘executive stretch’ event with their local reservist unit Usually, training takes place on evenings and weekends The annual camp can take place at home or abroad, lasting two weeks, during which reservist employees must be away from work If an employee is mobilised, there is a lot of information for both the employer and your reservist employee on the NHS Employers and the Defence Relationship Management websites The wealth of skills gained by reservists during training and mobilisation can be transferred to their team in their organisation There are also opportunities for non-reservists to get involved in military-style teambuilding events – ask your line manager to find out more Lt Col Maggie Durrant, senior NHS nurse and 2IC at 202 Field Hospital

NHS reservists What [YOUR ORGANISATION] offers to reservists A dedicated NHS Reserve Forces Champion, [NAME/JOB TITLE], who you can contact via email [EMAIL] or phone [INTERNAL PHONE] A [standalone reservist policy][reservist policy incorporated into our special leave policy/volunteering policy] that you can take a look at here [web address to policy] [NUMBER OF DAYS] additional [paid/unpaid] leave for training commitments Events celebrating our Armed Forces community (for example, Reserves Day) Links with our local units and Defence Relationship Management representatives to maximise support for reservists Reserves day used to be known as ‘wear your uniform to work day’ Sergeant and NHS ward manager Rebecca Warren

Want to find out more? Follow these links for more information Defence Relationship Management https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/defe nce-relationship-management employerrelations@rfca.mod.uk @DRM_Support NHS Employers http://www.nhsemployers.org/reservists reservists@nhsemployers.org @NHSE_Gemma Defence Relationship Management is the point of contact in the Ministry of Defence for employers of reservists NHS Employers aims to promote best practice and improve support for reservists in NHS organisations across England

Find out the benefits of joining today Use your healthcare skills in challenging environments Find out the benefits of joining today Search online or visit recruiting websites The Defence Medical Services – Regulars and Reserves - are actively recruiting personnel up to the age of 55 depending on the individual Service. For excellent training and personal development opportunities please contact the numbers on the slide. Notes: The speaker, if content, may wish to take general questions, however they are to refer individuals to contact the numbers on the slide for specific details. Speakers to signpost their audience, where applicable, to the recruitment stands. If speakers require further information please contact Gemma Wright at reservists@nhsemployers.org or the recruiters via the numbers above.