To support employees who may be affected by the impacts of international events, we want to ensure staff are aware of the resources available to them. We take the wellbeing of our employees very seriously and pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive workforce.
It is understandable that international events might make you may feel anxious, upset or overwhelmed. In recognition of this, we ask that anyone who is experiencing difficulties, whatever they may be, to raise this with their line manager in the first instance or through the Human Resources Support and Advice Unit. By advising us of any concerns you have will enable us to take a person-centred approach to assist you in your role, during these uncertain times.
If you have loved ones currently in an area directly impacted by an event, we appreciate you may wish to keep in more regular contact with them. As such, should you wish to discuss temporary adjustments to your working hours, rest breaks or duties, we will do our upmost to accommodate this through our Flexible Working Policies.
We would also like to remind you that you have access to a range of confidential support. This includes: self-help, money advice, mental health and wellbeing and the NHSGGC Counselling Service.
We understand people may have differing views of international events; however, the organisation does not condone any form of bullying, harassment, or discriminatory behaviour. We would like to remind all staff members to use respectful and appropriate language and be kind to colleagues.
Similarly, staff are reminded to only use appropriate channels to communicate in line with our Email Usage policy, Internet Acceptable Use policy; and our Personal Use of Social Media policy, and to, at all times, be sensitive to the individual circumstances of others.
Questions or Concerns
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding these matters, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Human Resources Support and Advice Unit. If you are a member of a Trade Union/Professional Organisation they may also provide you with advice and support.
HR Connect was launched in 2016 Since then it has grown and developed based on staff feedback.
Your views and suggestions are valuable to us in helping us to know what works and what can be improved and may help shape future developments.
Staff are encouraged to provide feedback relating to HR Connect using the survey below.
Feedback can be provided anonymously if preferred.
Supporting staff that also care for someone when they are not at work, is important. It is important for line managers to understand how caring for someone can have an impact on a staff members’ health and wellbeing and to ensure appropriate support is put in place to maintain their health and wellbeing. This will also ensure staff, who are carers, can continue to work if they wish to do so.
There are many ways line managers can ensure a supportive working environment for carers and we recommend that you have a discussion with staff members to discuss the options. This does not necessarily require big changes within the workplace, it can be small adjustments which can make a big difference.
Identifying staff who are carers
To be able to identify staff, who have caring responsibilities outside of work, it is important to have a clear definition. The NHS Scotland Special Leave policy defines a Carer as ‘someone who has responsibility for a family member, partner, friend, or another individual who relies on the employee.’
Many carers do not identify themselves as a carer, they may describe themselves as ‘looking after’ or ‘supporting’ someone. Many do not think about informing their line manager that they are a carer. Although the aim is a supportive working environment where carers feel comfortable informing their line manager that they are a carer, it is important to recognise that it is the staff member’s choice whether they disclose this.
Line managers might be aware of family circumstances that might suggest that the member of staff is also looking after or supporting someone. Think about opportunities when you could have a conversation with the staff member, for example at one to one meetings. If you require support on how to approach this conversation, please contact the Human Resources Support and Advice Unit.
Supporting Carers in the workplace
There is a range of support that line managers should be aware of when discussing an employee’s caring responsibilities with them.
Supportive NHSGGC Policies
As a line manager, you should familiarise yourself with the NHS Scotland Special Leave Policy, and the associated Manager Guide. In addition, you may find it helpful to look at this in conjunction with the NHS Scotland Flexible Work Pattern Policy.
For further advice on Workforce Policies, contact the Human Resources Support and Advice Unit.
Practical support
Supporting carers within the workplace is not always about changing working hours. There are practical and often small changes that can make a difference in the workplace. Here are some suggestions that might help:
- Telephone access: providing private access to a telephone or allowing an employee to keep their mobile phone on in case they need to respond to an emergency. Staff are encouraged to provide work telephone numbers to dependents in some clinical areas where mobile phones are not permitted.
- Health and Wellbeing Support: There are a lot of support services available for carers. Managers should make themselves aware of what is available for staff. Posters and flyers promoting carer support services within the workplace, are available from the Public Health Resource Directory. Additionally, health and wellbeing information for NHSGGC staff is available on HR Connect. Occupational Health can provide support to staff if their own health is impacted.
Carer Support Services
There are dedicated support services across the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area and further afield. These services provide practical and emotional support for carers, they understand what it means to be a carer. The support these services provide can also help the person they look after.
You can also drop-in, call or email the Support & Information Service on the ground floor of the New Victoria and New Stobhill Hospitals and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Are you looking after someone when you are not at work? If this is you, then you could be a carer.
You may not identify yourself as a carer – you may see yourself as a partner, sister, brother or friend, and this relationship will not change. However in recognising yourself as a carer, this entitles you to certain rights and access to information and support, specifically for you as a carer that may assist you in your caring role. This may also be helpful for the person you care for.
The NHS Scotland Special Leave policy defines a Carer as ‘someone who has responsibility for a family member, partner, friend, or another individual who relies on the employee.’
Many carers say they do have a good balance between caring and being able to do other things in life. However for some, trying to balance working life and caring can be stressful and can affect health and wellbeing.
“Research tells us that it is important to understand how caring can have an impact on wellbeing and to ensure that appropriate supports are put in place to maintain the health and wellbeing of the carer.”
We understand that it can be difficult at times to balance working life and being a carer. For this reason, we want to recognise and value our staff who are carers and raise awareness of the help and support that is available.
Help and Support
If you do look after someone, support is at hand. This includes supportive NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Policies and local community-based services dedicated to carers. Even if you do not need this help and support just now, it is good to know there are services out there should you need this in the future.
You can find out more information on support available, please visit our dedicated NHSGGC Carers page.
Carers Manager Information and Guidance
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Policies
Local Carer Support Services
There are dedicated support services across Greater Glasgow and Clyde area and further afield. These services provide practical and emotional support for you as a carer and they understand what it means to be a carer. The support these services provide can also help the person you look after.
What do carer support services provide?
- Practical information for you. They will let you know about your rights as a carer and what help and support is available for you.
- Emotional support and a listening ear for you.
- Access to training that will support you in your role as a carer.
- Information about financial support that may be available for you or for the person you look after.
- Information about how to access short breaks from providing care.
Click on the Carer Contact Information webpage to find the contact information for services within your area.
Health, Wellbeing and Wider Support
There is a dedicated Staff Health page which provides information and support for staff on a range of health topics and factors that can impact on our health, all in one site.
You can also drop-in, call or email the Support & Information Service. Find out more on the Support and Information Services webpage.
The Spiritual Care team can also provide confidential, compassionate, inclusive, non-judgemental, person-centred spiritual, emotional and bereavement care and support. You’ll find out more information on the Spiritual Care team webpage.
Support for Staff with Money Worries
In the current economic climate, many staff are experiencing money and debt problems, which can increase personal stress. NHSGGC has a number of resources to support staff.
Please visit the All About Money page for more information on managing your money.
Childcare Voucher Scheme
Staff are able to join the Tax-Free Childcare Scheme (TFC) via Childcare Choices.
Information relating to the former childcare scheme can be accessed at Fideliti Childcare Vouchers
Bank Staff
A new Bank management and booking system was introduced to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in July 2017.
The new system, called BANKSTAFF, is used to manage bookings for the following staff banks:
- Medical locums
- Nursing and midwifery
- Administration and clerical
The provider of this system worked with NHSGGC and developed a project plan which is managed by an Operational group comprising of HR, operational service colleagues and Staff Side colleagues.
A key improvement to the BANKSTAFF system is Employee Online (EOL). This is a self-service and booking app, managed through your mobile, tablet or desktop computers which will allow bank workers to, in the first instance, view all available shifts and place their availability onto the system.
In due course, it is intended that medical staff will be able to book shifts online. Future communications will provide more details of this new facility.
More information will be distributed explaining how you will be able to access the system. Keen an eye on HR Connect, StaffNet and Core Briefs for further updates.
Great healthcare from great people
The Medical Staff Bank provides temporary medical staffing cover for NHSGGC, across all training and non-training grades and specialities.
What are the benefits
- Quality: Help us offer patients the best quality care using NHSGGC-approved medical staff.
- Flexibility: Access rewarding, relevant Medical Bank placements across NHSGGC reflecting the type and level of work you want to do.
- Experience: Gain the experience you want in the specialty of your choice.
- Weekly pay: You will receive your Medical Bank payments weekly.
- Priority to all available vacant shifts requiring cover.
- Paid accrued annual leave.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the Medical Staff Bank.
Easter 2025 pay arrangements
This following information relates to changes to the payroll cut-off dates for the Services authorising of shifts on the BankStaff system, over the Easter Period 2025.
- Changes are made to current timesheet deadlines over the Easter Period in order to meet revised payroll deadlines.
- Worked Bank Shifts require to be authorised by the Service via the Allocate BankStaff system to ensure payment.
Date of Shifts Worked: Friday 4th April to Wednesday 9th April 2025
- Deadlines for Authorising Online Timesheets: 12pm on Thursday 10th April 2025
- Date paid: Thursday 17th April 2025
Date of Shifts Worked: Friday 10th April to Wednesday 15th April 2025
- Deadlines for Authorising Online Timesheets: 12pm on Wednesday 16th April 2025
- Date paid: Friday 25th April 2025
Date of Shifts Worked: Wednesday 16th April to Thursday 24th April 2025
- Deadlines for Authorising Online Timesheets: 12pm on Friday 25th April 2025
- Date paid: Friday 2nd May 2025
Date of Shifts Worked: Friday 25th April to Wednesday 30th April 2025
- Deadlines for Authorising Online Timesheets: 12pm on Thursday 1st May 2025
- Date paid: Friday 9th May 2025
Loop is coming – 30 April 2025
On the 30th April 2025, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde will launch Loop, an eRostering communications tool supplied by RLDatix. This online booking App is being deployed to replace Employee Online (EOL). Please note that the functions will not be switched on until this time, so continue to use EOL as normal in the meantime. You will be able to continue to use EOL until the end of May.
Loop provides the same functionality as EOL as well as including some new extras.
Further correspondence will be distributed with additional information and user guides to provide guidance on how and when to set up and start using this App.
Loop will initially be deployed to all Bank staff in the first instance (from 30th April 2025).
Whilst Substantive staff can download the app, they will not be able to fully utilise the functionality until rostered on Optima (core rostering tool also provided by RLDatix in replacement for SSTS). The Optima implementation plan will be communicated to all staff in due course.
What to exepcect
- 24/7 access to the communication tool provided via URL or Mobile App
- Book bank shifts on the go
- Get notifications when bank shifts become available
- View and manage your roster anywhere at any time
- Get notifications on request approvals and new shifts becoming available
- Stay in the loop with your colleagues and our latest news
- Connect with colleagues and send direct messages to each other
- Get auto-added to staff groups, based on your roster, to chat with your team
- Get the latest workplace news and updates direct to your newsfeed
Loop will initially be deployed to all Bank Staff in the first instance (from 30 April 2025).
Whilst Substantive staff can download the App, they will not be able to fully utilise the functionality until rostered on Optima (core rostering tool also provided by RLDatix in replacement for SSTS). The Optima implementation plan will be communicated to all staff in due course.
Below is the User Guide for the LOOP app:
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/Mu2EiAmvyyDDwXbC?ref=Link
HEPMA (Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration) Update
HEPMA is Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration. This is a new digital system that will replace the paper drug chart (kardex) for inpatient areas across NHSGGC.
Doctors and other prescribers will use HEPMA to prescribe medicines for inpatients.
Nurses will use HEPMA to carry out drug rounds and record the administration of medicines to patients.
HEPMA will link with TrakCare for patient demographics and movements.
Update – February 2023
A new capability to import discharge medicines from HEPMA into Clinical Portal IDL is now available for use for existing HEPMA/Clinical Portal users. This follows a successful pilot at sites within the board.
This capability brings a number of benefits to service system users and patients including:
- Reduced manual transcription time and effort for discharge of medicines
- Quicker and more efficient generation of IDLs
- Quicker discharge process and experience for patients.
Quick Reference Guides detailing how to use the new capability (use of which is optional) are available on HEPMA StaffNet Support Site.
HEPMA Facilitators are visiting key sites to raise awareness and provide user support for the new capability. Telephone support is also available by calling 07971 977806.
Any further queries, please contact nhsggc.hepma@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.
FairWarning – Appropriate Access to Clinical Records Information
NHSGGC has a moral and legal responsibility to protect the confidentiality of the data it holds and patients expect the information we retain about them will be kept secure and confidential. Your job role may give you access to patients’ clinical information and you are reminded of your responsibility to access only the information that is required to allow you to carry out your legitimate duties. This includes never accessing HEPMA records on occasions where either you or somebody you know personally is receiving treatment as an inpatient.
To protect against inappropriate access to records, the Board continues to use an audit system called FairWarning which was put in place to provide assurance that clinical information is kept safe. The system provides the Information Governance Team with daily audit reports from clinical systems which allows them to monitor and investigate any potential inappropriate access to records, including staff accessing their own records and those of family members. If, after investigation, a record is found to be accessed inappropriately, then a formal discussion between the member of staff and manager will take place and depending on the severity of the breach, there could be a number of consequences including refresher training and/or formal disciplinary action. Some good practice tips are:
1. Never share passwords with other colleagues or managers.
2. Keep your LearnPro Safe Information Handling Training up to date.
3. Be familiar with the FairWarning guidelines
Staff are reminded that if they wish to access their own health information, they should submit a subject access request. The Board’s Subject Access Policy provides the relevant information and forms needed and can be found here Subject Access Policy.
If you have any questions on FairWarning or data protection in general, including training, please visit our Information Governance Knowledge Hub, or contact the Information Governance Team:
email: data.protection@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.
Contact Information
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medical Staff Bank
Location
NHSGGC Medical Staff Bank
Administration Building
Gartnavel Royal Hospital
1055 Great Western Road
Glasgow, G12 OXH
Telephone: 0141 278 2671
Email: MedicalStaffBank@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 6.00pm
Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day
Contacts
Lisa Reilly – Medical Staff Bank Manager
Telephone: 0141 278 2547
Email: Lisa.Reilly@nhs.scot
Joan Docherty – Medical Staff Bank Supervisor
Telephone: 0141 278 2671
Email: Joan.Docherty@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Stephen Meechan – Medical Staff Bank Call Co-ordinator
Telephone: 0141 278 2528
Email: Stephen.Meechan@nhs.scot
Arlene Connelly – Medical Staff Bank Call Co-ordinator
Telephone: 0141 278 2574
Email: Arlene.Connelly@nhs.scot
Nikki Crossan – Medical Staff Bank Call Co-ordinator
Telephone: 0141 278 2679
Email: Nikki.Crossan2@nhs.scot
Medical Staff Bank Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 6.00pm
Urgent medical locum shift requests out with Medical Bank opening hours ie after 6.00pm to 8.00am Monday to Friday and Friday 6.00pm to 8.00am on Monday, are dealt with by Litmus Workforce Solutions, the Board’s managed service provider, and their out of hours contact details are:
Telephone: 0141 225 5458
Email: wos@litmus-solutions.com
Litmus ‘Patchwork’ – user guides
Litmus have provided user guides to support managers in the following topics:
- Reviewing an agency proposal shift
- Request and create a shift
- View the shift audit trail
Useful Information
Please return completed application forms to: MedicalStaffBank@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.
COVID-19 Vaccine PGDs
14/03/2024 – These supersede and replace all previous versions and are ready for use please print out for immediate use at all sites.
Influenza PGD
Other programmes
Protocols for use by HCSW vaccinators only
These will supersede all previous versions
Our Service
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Admin and Clerical Bank are here to help when there are planned, or unplanned, shortfalls in the levels of administration or clerical staff.
We currently provide band 2, band 3 and band 4 admin staff throughout GGC, to provide a short term temporary solutions to gaps in administration staff.
Bank workers are registered with NHSGGC Admin and Clerical Bank and are available to fill short-term shortfalls in manpower resource for up to 3 months.
(Roles expected to last longer than 3 months should be referred to the budget holder of the service, as an considered solution may be a fixed term contract)
What we do
The Admin and Clerical Bank service provides a central booking, recruitment and management service for NHSGGC. The service provides a crucial link for unforeseen or unplanned gaps in administration services.
How to contact us
Administration Bank Booking and Control Process
Background and Purpose
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has an Administration Bank which is accessible by all services.
The purpose of this to provide immediate administrative cover for departments; to provide resources for short term vacancies up to a maximum duration of 3 months for Band 2, 3 and 4.
Where a vacancy is expected to last beyond 3 months then the post must be processed through the Directorate/HSCP/Corporate Vacancy Control Review Group, with consideration given to alternative hiring and contract arrangements.
Any position which reaches a duration of 3 months and requires to be extended must then be progressed through the Directorate/HSCP/Corporate Vacancy Control Review Group. Engagement will take place with the Staff Bank prior to this date to allow appropriate time for consideration of the vacancy.
Administrative & Clerical Bankstaff (Booking system)
Bankstaff (Booking system)
The bank management and booking system was introduced to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in July 2017. The new system, called Bankstaff, and is used to manage bookings for Administration and Clerical Bank
Once the bank staff office receive the completed Admin & Clerical booking request from, they will be responsible for adding the shifts to the bank system. Should you require additional shifts to be added, please contact the bank office
Following the shifts being completed, the authoriser(s) are required to access the Bankstaff system and electronically confirm the shift has been worked, and then finalise the timesheet to allow the shift to be paid.
Authorisers will be provided with log-in details for Bankstaff by the bank office.
The payroll cut off for electronic time sheets authorisation is now 12.00pm on Friday, to allow the shift(s) to be paid the following Friday.
The Workforce Employability Service offers specialist guidance and advice to all NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde services to support local delivery of our organisation’s workforce employability objectives. The overarching aim is to support development of an appropriately skilled workforce from a diverse background which will meet current and future service demands.
The Workforce Employability Service supports:
- Development and implementation of a wide ranging strategy for employing young people and other under represented groups within the workforce in partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde service managers
- Comprehensive project management and delivery of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Modern Apprenticeship programme, in line with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde objectives, nationally set targets, workforce plans and service redesign
- Promotion of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as an employer of choice by raising awareness of the broad range of jobs, apprenticeships and careers, and pathways into these, through a range of methods including: development of a new suite of on line careers resources, a revised model of schools work experience now refereed to Career Insights and schools engagement programme
- Development of new pathways into employment for 16 to 24 year olds, in partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde services and external stakeholders, with provision for under represented groups with specific barriers to employment
- Ongoing development and management of the NHS Glasgow and Clyde Schools Careers Insight programmes.
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Upcoming Career Events
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Please note we have had modify the way we deliver routine Occupational Health activity in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Occupational Health Service provides specialist advice to support you at work on all matters relating to your health and wellbeing.
We are a multidisciplinary team made up of specialist Occupational Health Nurses, Registered nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Health Physicians, Counsellors and administration staff.
Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of all employees and help to ensure that they have a healthier, safer working environment.
We are a SEQOHS Accredited Occupational Health Service.
Attend Anywhere Appointments
Should you have an appointment already arranged via Attend Anywhere software, then you may access the virtual waiting area.
We suggest using the link a few minutes before your appointment time. Please note that you must use Google Chrome or Apple Safari internet browser.
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