Put yourself forward to represent your region

What have you learnt during your time on the committee?

I am a different person compared to who I was when I started.
My confidence has grown, I feel more able to challenge, question and stand up for members rights in the workplace. It’s been a really good, valuable experience for me. I’ll take this away and use it in my role at the trust where I work.
The committee are really supportive and encouraging.
 

How much of a commitment is it?

You commit to a four year term and the committee meets three times a year, for a day each time.
You’ll also attend joint reps meetings at the twice yearly conference and of course Congress.
There are likely to be other ad hoc meetings but this will depend on what projects you get involved in.
 

What topics are discussed?

Work-related stress, Bullying and Harassment, Lone Working, Violence and Aggression, Sexual Harassment are just a few examples. COVID-19 is likely to stay on the agenda including staff health and wellbeing. The committee has a work plan which helps with planning and updating.

Can you give an example of something the committee has achieved while you have been involved?

I was involved in the development of an RCN managing stress toolkit. I was then able to take this   experience  to work with Trust colleagues in developing our own toolkit. I worked as part of a group developing guidelines on Sexual Harassment.
I`ve also been involved in the conference planning group planning agendas etc.

What will you miss?

I’ll miss working with the group and sharing knowledge and experiences with them. That communication and contact is really valuable.

Find out how to nominate yourself to represent Yorkshire and the Humber on one of the reps committees here.