Working with the armed forces
The armed forces community bring immense value to the NHS. Whether you are a reservist, veteran, cadet, military spouse, or partner, you could transfer your skills and experience into a rewarding career with CWPT, and we'll support you every step of the way.
Benefits to support you wherever you serve
- Active reservists are awarded 10 days paid leave each year to assist with armed forces training and annual camps.
- In the event of deployment, your role will stay open for you.
- If your partner or spouse is mobilised, we will support you through the transition and beyond, in line with our flexible working and time off and leave policy.
- Our armed forces staff network is a safe space for anyone who is from, or wants to be an ally to, the armed forces community. Whether you want to seek support, raise a concern, or change things.
- Supportive wellbeing offer, including access to structured therapies, helpline and more.
Guaranteed interview scheme
Our guaranteed interview scheme means anyone from the armed forces community who meets the minimum requirements for a role is guaranteed an interview.
Proud to be Veteran Aware
We're proud to be signatories of the Veteran Aware scheme, having met the 8 accreditation standards, one of which is supporting the armed forces community as an employer.
Proud to offer gold standard support
The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme encourages employers to support defence and inspire others to do the same. CWPT is a proud signatory and has achieved the Gold Award, showing the highest level of commitment to being a forces friendly employer.
Using your lived experience
It's not just your transferable skills that can be of benefit here, but your lived experience too. We have lots of former armed forces personnel working in our dedicated mental health services for veterans; OP Courage and the ex-armed forces pathway. They bring insights and experiences that allow us to provide the very best care, having walked in the shoes of those they are supporting.
Who we work with
We work with a range of partner organisations to help people from the armed forces community take their first step towards working with us.
Step into Health
Step into Health helps members of the armed forces community to connect with NHS organisations to set up clinical and work placements, training opportunities, application support and insight days. The programme is in place to provide a pathway into a career in the NHS.
Forces Families Jobs
Forces Families Jobs is a free careers platform for family members of currently serving members of the armed forces. The platform is filled with information and support to help you along you career journey.
The Poppy Factory
The Poppy Factory helps support veterans with health conditions and their families into employment, helping them overcome any barriers regardless of their condition, situation or whatever they are going through.
Walking with the Wounded
Walking with the Wounded's employment programme supports veterans to find meaningful employment opportunities. They aim to support veterans thrive in the workplace and rebuild their lives.