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Queen Alexandra’s Royal Naval Nursing Service Reserve (QARNNS)(R). Why do we need the Royal Navy. Defending our Island Defending our seas Protecting our fishing grounds Protecting our merchant ships Helping to tackle international smuggling, terrorism and piracy Humanitarian and relief aid. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Queen Alexandra’s Royal Queen Alexandra’s Royal Naval Nursing Service Reserve Naval Nursing Service Reserve
(QARNNS)(R)(QARNNS)(R)
Why do we need the Royal NavyWhy do we need the Royal Navy
• Defending our Island
• Defending our seas
• Protecting our fishing grounds
• Protecting our merchant ships
• Helping to tackle international smuggling, terrorism and piracy
• Humanitarian and relief aid
Why do we need Nurses in the Why do we need Nurses in the Royal Navy?Royal Navy?
Why do we need the Royal Navy Why do we need the Royal Navy ReservesReserves
• Royal Naval Reserves is a part time force of civilian volunteers
• Provide extra support to the Royal Navy– Tension – Humanitarian crisis– Conflict
Why do we need QARNNS Why do we need QARNNS Reservists Reservists
• Future Reserve 2020
• Support the QARNNS in operations to provide extra expertise
What roles can you be utilised in? What roles can you be utilised in?
Role 3, Hospital Ship RFA Argus
• 200 Medical Staff• 100 Beds
– A+E– 10 x ITU– 20 x HDU– 4 x Theatres– 70 x Ward beds– CT Scanner– Xray department– Lads
What roles can you be utilised in? What roles can you be utilised in?
Role 2A, Commando Forward Surgical Group (CFSG)
• Rapid deployability
• Damage control surgery– A+E– Theatre– Air Evacuation section– 6 hour Ward
RNRRNRUNITSUNITS
Entry Requirements Entry Requirements
• 23 - 53 years of age
• 5 GCSE’s or equivalent at Grade C or above including Maths and English
• Nursing Degree
• Registered with the NMC
• All CV’s to be sent to NMD Recruting team
Training and Commitment Training and Commitment
You should like– Working as Part of a
Team – Helping People – A Sense of Adventure
You should have these skills– Compassionate and
Caring Nature – Reliable – Multi-tasker
Initial training• Typically 1 evening a week
for 12 months, including a 2 week block period
Upon completion of basic training
• Branch training– 1 evening per week– 3 weekends per year– 2 week block period per
year
Employment ImplicationsEmployment Implications
• Employer has to be supportive
• You will be working a longer week– You will be paid for all of your work
• The Ministry of Defence aims to give the minimum of 28 days notice of mobilisation
• When mobilised you will be paid by the Royal Navy
• Employers cannot discriminate against Reservists on the grounds of their Reserve Service duties
Advantages of Reserve ServiceAdvantages of Reserve Service
• Part-time role delivering full-time benefits• Pay and allowances including an annual tax-
free bounty• Vibrant social life• Continuing professional development• Adventurous training• Personal challenge
How reserve service advance your How reserve service advance your careercareer
• Management and leadership experience
• Competency training
• Specialist training
• Educational development
• Broaden your clinical experiences
8 Steps to becoming a Reservist8 Steps to becoming a Reservist
1. Complete an online form www.royalnavy.mod.uk or Call us on 0845 600 3222
2. Meet Us, attend your local RNR unit
3. Find Out More, ask questions
4. Show us what you’ve got, Complete our recruitment test
5. Your Way Ahead, what job will you be able to do
6. Fit to Join, medical, eye test, fitness test
7. Interview, specialist nurse interview
8. Time to get started, Start basic training
Contact UsContact Us
Contact the Royal Naval Reserves
08456 07 55 55
www.royalnavy.mod.uk
PONN Paul Schofield
Nurse Recruiting Assistant
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