We support the Armed Forces community through the Step into Health program, which offers guidance for NHS jobs.
Through Step into Health you can connect with NHS organisations for training opportunities, work placements, insight days, and application support. The program offers a clear pathway to a career in the NHS. Create a profile and select Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust to connect with us.
For help, call our recruitment team at 01322 625900 and ask for the Armed Forces and Veteran Coordinator.
Once employed, you'll have access to support from our Armed Forces & Veteran Coordinator and staff community. We support Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers with policies to accommodate their training commitments and have earned a Gold Award in the Employer Defence Recognition Scheme.
We’re committed to continually improving the services and support we offer to serving personnel, reservists, veterans and their families by:
If you are accessing healthcare through Oxleas, please let us know if you or a close family member has ever served in the Armed Forces, so we can help you get you the support you need.
We welcome any suggestions or feedback on how we can enhance our support for the Armed Forces community, including the organisations that assist them.
Please reach out to us on: oxl-tr.armedforcescoord@nhs.net
We have provided information on useful organisations that offer support to the Armed Forces community and their families.
Useful armed forces specific NHS healthcare services information:
Health-focused research and studies concerning the Armed Forces community.
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