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.
![man smiling at camera](https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/styles/50_50_spotlight/public/spotlight-image/retired%20worker.jpg?itok=LXmNvIrT)
Full-time worker
Lifestyle
An adminstrator 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.
![woman smiling at camera](https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/styles/50_50_spotlight/public/spotlight-image/full%20time%20worker.jpg?itok=sbsR_Pah)
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.
![dentist smiling at partient](https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/styles/50_50_spotlight/public/spotlight-image/clinical%20student.jpg?itok=HB4gp-o-)
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.
![woman dancing](https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/styles/50_50_spotlight/public/spotlight-image/past%20nhs%20employee.jpg?itok=WF3vcXVY)
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.
![man with headphones](https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/styles/50_50_spotlight/public/full-time%20worker.jpg?itok=LQsfKvEQ)
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.
![woman on phone](https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/styles/50_50_spotlight/public/spotlight-image/career%20changer.jpg?itok=zNFqGvM_)
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.
![young woman smiling at camera](https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/styles/50_50_spotlight/public/healthcare%20student.jpg?itok=-bOdTsLb)