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The Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship is an academic programme, fully funded by the Scottish Funding Council. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge to tackle real-world challenges in the workplace while working towards an Honours Degree in Business Management aligned with Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

What is the BA (Hons) Business Management programme?

The BA (Hons) Business Management (Graduate Apprenticeship) is a work-based learning programme which is designed to meet the needs of aspiring managers. This academic programme is delivered by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) in partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Key Benefits

  • Earn a BA (Hons) in Business Management without leaving your role in the NHSGGC, gaining expertise in leadership, operations, project management, and financial decision-making, tailored to your responsibilities within the NHSGGC.
  • Enhance your credibility as a healthcare leader while applying your learning directly within the workplace to improve systems and processes within your role.
  • Develop the confidence and qualifications to progress into leadership roles within the healthcare sector.
  • Fully funded opportunity, as all tuition fees are covered by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) through the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).

How it works?

  • Applicant discussion with line manager on personal development plan
  • Commencement date; mid September 2026
  • Duration: 4 years or shorter depending on you prior qualifications and experience through Recognition of Prior Learning (e.g., through either education or work experience) may qualify you for an advanced entry.
  • Format: a combination of work-based learning, self-directed study, live online classes, and up to 10 on-campus teaching days per year.
  • Assessment: this course has no exams. Assessments for each of the 6 modules per level will consist of course work, projects and assignments. This varied approach complements our combination of academic education and practical work experience, providing a comprehensive assessment of apprentices through various means.

Support

You will be guided by GCU academic and professional staff, Learning and Education team and NHSGGC based mentors throughout your learning journey.

Who can attend?

Any aspiring manager who (as part of their PDP) is aiming to move into a management/supervisory role. This programme is also open to any current manager in NHSGGC who is looking to obtain a formal and recognised qualification as part of their CPD.

Entry Requirements/Criteria:

NHSGGC Requirements
  • You must be compliant with all statutory and mandatory training by the time of submitting your application
  • Attending on this programme must have been discussed and recorded on your latest/up to date PDP&R by the time of submitting your application
  • Manager approval/endorsement (Statement of supports will be requested from your line managers stating that they support you, in being provided with the relevant time away from work to attend University and live online classes)
University Requirements

You can check the GCU entry requirements tab, via this link Business Management.

Direct applications will not be considered, so please refrain from submitting them.

Application Process/Milestones for 2026 Entry

  • Promotion to register interest; April 2026
  • Information session with the NHSGGC and GCU Programme Leads on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, from 1130 to 1230 hours
  • NHSGGC application submission, process and selection; May 2026
  • GCU application submission; open and close; June 2026
  • GCU Selection process, June/July 2026
  • Confirmation (outcome advised to candidate); by August 2026
  • Commencement date; mid Sep 2026

Kindly register your interest here to receive an invitation to the information session outlined above.

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There are many different routes which enable people to start a career within the NHS. In NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde we aim to offer a variety of opportunities. Some will help individuals make career choices by providing an insight into the various roles within our organisation and others will support people to develop knowledge and skills that may assist them into future employment.

Get Ready For…

Medicine 2026 Programme – Window for booking for Jan- March 2026 Programmes now closed

The programme of activity for Get Ready for Medicine will take place as follows:
January to March – S2- S4 – Online evening lecture events
January to March – S5, S6, gap year and access students and postgraduate applicants planning October applications – half day careers insight workshops.
February to June – S2- S4 – NHSGGC will support delivery of Medic Insight Glasgow Programme (please make sure you are following Medic Insight Glasgow social media platforms as we don’t administer this programme)

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NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde will be running Get Ready for Medicine events for senior phase school pupils, living or studying in our catchment area and planning to apply to medical school through UCAS in October 2026.  These events have been designed in collaboration with the University of Glasgow and have replaced traditional “shadowing” for work experience. 

This will include:
– In-person workshop events at the NHS Scotland Skills and Simulation Centre in Glasgow.

            These will give experience of medical school style tutorials, ethics discussions and some practical sessions such as blood-taking on manikins and basic life support.

– An online lecture evening “Is medicine for me?” 

– Face-to-Face Work Experience Workshops: Get Ready for Medicine

This event open to senior phase pupils who are applying to medical school next October who hasn’t previously attended a GRfM workshop event. 

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GET READY FOR MEDICINE S5/S6/Adults apply to medical school Oct 2026 – Bookings Closed

S5/6 week programme: applications now CLOSED,

JANUARY – S5/S6/Adults workshops Get ready for medicine on the 30th January AM 9.00am – 12.00pm/ PM 13.00pm – 16.00pm 

FEBUARY – S5/S6/Adults workshops  Get ready for medicine on the 13th February AM 9.00am – 12.00pm/ PM 13.00pm – 16.00pm

Join our interest list for upcoming events

Closing date will be Wednesday 14th Jan 2026 – NOW CLOSED FOR JAN/FEB 2026

STEP INTO MEDICINE S2-S4 – TUESDAY 17th MARCH 2026 – LINKS NOW SENT OUT – Bookings Closed

S2-S4

  • S2- S4 evening Step into Medicine – ‘Is medicine for me’.   Tuesday 17th MARCH 2026 7.00pm – 8.00pm

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Online information session

Thinking of a career as a doctor?

For S2-S4 pupils.

From choosing your Nat 5 subjects to sitting Nat 5s we can help.

Date: Tuesday 17th MARCH 2026

Time: 7.00pm – 8.00pm

Click here for the Step into Medicine S2- S4

Please see the following new NHS guidance:

Your Med Future | NHSScotland Careers

We would also advise to make sure you have a look at the information below for the Reach Programme and Medic Insight Glasgow Programme. Also make sure are following Medic Insight Glasgow social media platforms (i.e. Facebook) for the Medic Insight Glasgow Programme and some Guidance for aspiring doctors from current medical students.

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This event is open to anyone who is applying to medical school next October who hasn’t previously attended a GRfM workshop event. 

We would also advise you to look at the information below for the Reach Programme and Medic Insight Glasgow Programme. Also make sure you are following Medic Insight Glasgow social media platforms ( ie Facebook) for the Medic Insight Glasgow Programme and some Guidance for aspiring doctors from current medical students. See more details below:

Medic Insight Glasgow – YouTube

Other Resources

You can visit the Becoming a Doctor webpage and YouCanBeADoctor to view content that may help you gain insight and support your application to study medicine.

Read what the Medical Schools Council advises on the type of work experience needed to support your application to study Medicine. You should also visit the entry requirement pages of the university you wish to apply to for detailed information about the application process.

Please Click Here for more information regarding Get Ready For Medicine Programme.

Thinking about becoming a doctor in the NHS in Scotland?

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S2 – S4 Video for Get Ready for Medicine 

*** New Video for S2 – S4 Is Medicine for me ***

NHSGGC – How to get into Medical School and what help is available? 

*** New Video NHSGGC – How to get into Medical School and what help is available? ***

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***Please note that NHSGGC does not host “Shadowing” within a number of professions including Medicine. All requests for careers insight, to source placements or support self found placements for Medicine will be re directed to the Get Ready for Medicine Programme.***

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Nursing 2026 Programme – Dates to be confirmed

The NHSGGC Get Ready for Nursing Programme is a 1 day face to face programme delivered by NHS and Educational Professionals to support your UCAS application to study Nursing or Midwifery.

This is only open to senior phase pupils (S5/S6) on track and with an intention to pursue a career in Nursing. Priority for places to those submitting an application via UCAS for enrolment in the next academic year.

Get Ready for Nursing – Registerion list opened

The Get Ready for Nursing Programme has been postponed until later in the year.

***SUMMER 2026 – Dates to be confirmed***

Please click here to register interest for Summer 2026

The programme delivered by NHSGGC Nursing Staff and colleagues form Universities and Colleges. 

Activities include:

Discussion workshops hosted by Nursing and University/College Admissions teams:

  • the application process for Nursing and Midwifery
  • life as a Student
  • life as a Nurse or Midwife
  • Career Pathways within Nursing

Click here to find out more about Nursing Professions or visit https://www.careers.nhs.scot/careers/explore-our-careers/nursing/

Thinking of Studying Midwifery? 

Click here to find out more about Midwifery as a profession or visit https://www.careers.nhs.scot/careers/explore-our-careers/midwifery/

Flyer for Get Ready for Nursing 2026
Physiotherapy 2026 Programme – Dates for 2026 now opened

Are you considering a career in Physiotherapy? 

The NHSGGC Get Ready for Physiotherapy programme offers a valuable opportunity to gain firsthand experience. You will spend a day shadowing professionals in a busy hospital environment and observe two different clinical areas—ideal for those interested in seeing the range of places physiotherapists work. 

What’s in it for you?

  • Learn about the varied workplaces where physiotherapists are employed. 
  • Understand patient needs and become familiar with different therapy approaches. 
  • Observe the daily responsibilities of physiotherapists. 

This opportunity is available if you are in S5/6 or an adult who: 

  • Is on track to achieve the qualifications required for university 
  • Resides in Glasgow, West/East Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, or Inverclyde 
  • Has not previously completed a Physio work experience placement 

Please note: Places fill quickly and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. 

2026 Dates:

  • Wednesday 3rd June 
  • Wednesday 2nd September 
  • Wednesday 2nd December 

Locations available:

  • Glasgow Royal Infirmary 
  • Gartnavel General Hospital 
  • Queen Elizabeth University Hospital 
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital 
  • Inverclyde Royal Hospital 

If you are interested, make sure not to miss this opportunity!  See flyer for booking info

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To apply to be added to the invite list for a place on the events please use link or flyer

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Click Here to find out more about the profession or visit https://www.careers.nhs.scot/careers/explore-our-careers/allied-health-professions/physiotherapist/

Click Here to find out more about other careers in NHS Allied Health Professions or visit https://www.careers.nhs.scot/careers/explore-our-careers/allied-health-professions/

FLYER FOR PHYSIOTHERAPHY 2026
Podiatry 2026 Programme – Dates for 2026 now closed

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Get Ready for Podiatry Programme 

Ready to consider the future? Could Podiatry be the career for you? 

Stay curious and join us on the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Get Ready for Podiatry programme to find out more.    

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Get Ready for Podiatry programme is a timetabled opportunity delivered by the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Podiatry Service in collaboration with Higher Education Institutions and offers a hybrid experience to explore Podiatry as a profession. 

This programme will offer a unique work experience opportunity for all who are considering Podiatry as a career option whether this be as a qualified podiatrist returning to practice, a school leaver or mature student 

The programme will be delivered in 2 parts with the online element & the in-person element (successful candidates will be allocated a half day slot on one of the dates for the in-person session) 

Within this opportunity we will offer a virtual session to explore the following: 

         The podiatry profession 

         Podiatry in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

         Guidance on routes of access to Podiatry courses 

We will also offer in person work experience in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde including the following: 

         Experience of clinical environment 

         Observation of patient care delivery 

         Observation of the use of podiatric equipment  

Click here to find out more about the podiatry profession or visit https://www.careers.nhs.scot/careers/explore-our-careers/allied-health-professions/podiatrist/ 

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Get Ready for Podiatry – Dates March to April 2026

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde will be running Get Ready for Podiatry events for all school pupils, school leavers, gap year students, people returning to the working environment and postgraduates keen to explore podiatry as a possible career choice.

Could Podiatry be the career for you? Stay curious and join us on the Get Ready for Podiatry programme to find out more.

To register your interest and be notified when tickets are available, please complete this

form or use the FLYER below to book on.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

  • Monday 30thMarch 2026
  • Wednesday 1st April 2026
  • Thursday 2nd April 2026

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FLYER – Get Ready for Podiatry
Dietetics 2026 Programme – NEW DATES OPENED FOR APPLICATIONS

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Get Ready for Dietetics Programme 

Your Future Starts Here! NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, in collaboration with Scottish Higher Education Institutions, invites you to Get Ready for Dietetics – a virtual experience designed to ignite your passion and prepare you for a career in dietetics. Whether you’re a school pupil, school leaver, gap year student, or postgraduate planning to apply for a dietetic degree in Scotland via UCAS, this is your chance to explore the profession in a meaningful and accessible way.

What to expect:

A live online session (1.5–2.5 hours) via MS Teams A comprehensive overview of the dietetic profession and our services.

A glimpse into a ‘typical day’ in the life of a Dietitian Signposting to valuable resources and guidance

A chance to ask questions and hear from newly qualified and experienced Dietitians

A certificate of attendance to support your UCAS application Sessions are held twice per year, aligned with UCAS application and university clearing timelines.

Get ready for Dietetics 2026 – 10th June 2026/5th Nov 2026

There are 2 virtual dates running we will do our best to accommodate your first choice but please be advised this isn’t always possible.. Please see deals below

10th June 2026, 17.00 – 18.30

5th Nov 2026, 17.00 – 18.30

Click Here to apply

FLYER FOR Get ready for Dietetics 2026

Learn more about becoming a Dietitian:

Dietitian | NHSScotland Careers

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Useful Links

https://www.careers.nhs.scot/explore-careers/allied-health-professions/dietitian/

https://www.nhsggc.scot/hospitals-services/services-a-to-z/dietetics/

https://www.nhsggc.scot/hospitals-services/services-a-to-z/dietetics/dietetics-professional-development/

https://www.bda.uk.com/

https://www.bda.uk.com/about-dietetics.html

https://www.careers.nhs.scot/blog/ahps-behind-the-scenes-exploring-the-role-of-a-dietitian/

https://www.instagram.com/nhsggcdietitians/

https://www.facebook.com/nhsggcdietitians

https://x.com/NHSGGCDiet

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FLYER Get Ready for Dietetics 2026
Orthotics 2026 Programme – NEW DATES OPENED FOR APPLICATIONS

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Get Ready for Orthotics Programme 

Your Future Starts here … Are you curious about a career that transforms lives? NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde invites you to Get Ready for Orthotics – an experience designed to inspire and inform your journey into this rewarding profession

These events have replaced traditional “shadowing” work experience

Whether you’re a school pupil, school leaver, gap year student, or postgraduate planning to apply for a degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics, this is your chance to explore the profession in a meaningful and accessible way.

Get ready for Orthotics – S5/S6/Adults apply for a degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics Oct 2026

Face to Face Session Date:

21st September 2026 9:30-12:00

Flyer for Orthotics 2026
Step into Orthotics – Open to all

Virtual information Session Date:

23rd April 2026 10:45-11:45

Flyer for Orthotics 2026

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Useful Links

Orthotist | NHSScotland Careers

Orthotic technician | Health Careers

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Speech and Language 2026 Programme – 2026 Programme now closed

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Get Ready for Speech and Language Programme 

Your Future Starts here … Are you curious about a career that transforms lives through communication? NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, in partnership with Scottish Higher Education Institutions, invites you to Get Ready for Speech and Language Therapy – an interactive virtual experience designed to inspire and inform your journey into this rewarding profession.

Whether you’re a school pupil, school leaver, gap year student, mature student or postgraduate planning to apply for a Speech and Language Therapy degree in Scotland via UCAS, this is your chance to explore the profession in a meaningful and accessible way.

Get Ready for Speech and Language Programme – Programme March 2026 is now closed

Session Date: Thursday March 12th 2026 .
Time: Online Sessions 9.30am – 12.30pm

Flyer for Speech and Language 2026

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Useful Links

Speech and language therapist | Health Careers

Join our interest list for upcoming events
Medical Physics / Clinical Engineering 2026 Programme – Programme now closed
Get Ready for Clinical Physics and Bioengineering will be holding an open day on Saturday 24 January 2026

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Department of Clinical Physics and Bioengineering will
be holding an open day on Saturday 24 January 2026 10:00 – 15:30 on the Gartnavel
Campus (1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 0YN).

This open day will be aimed at anyone interested in learning more about the role that
medical physics and clinical engineering plays in healthcare, but in particular those
thinking about a career in those areas. It will give you insight into the day-to-day workings of
a medical physics / clinical engineering department, as well as giving you an opportunity to
tour some of our facilities which aren’t usually open to the public.

Invites to Register have now been sent to those on the interest list.

Get Ready for Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering – Virtual open day – Monday 9th February

This online information session will be held on Monday 9 February (09:00 – 13:00) is aimed at graduates who are considering applying to the 2024 intake of the Scottish Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Training Scheme (SMPCETS).The Scottish training scheme is run by a consortium of 5 centres (NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Lothian, NHS Tayside, NHS Grampian and NHS Highlands and Islands). It’s a 3.5 year programme of academic work (an MSc in Medical Physics or Bioengineering plus 2.5 years of work-based training) and provides a pathway to registration as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC via the Academy of Healthcare Sciences. For more information on the Scottish scheme see https://www.smpcets.scot.nhs.uk

An e-mail will be sent to those who register with a link to the job advert as soon as it’s published (likely end of January).

The open day is hosted by all 5 training centres and is intended to give you an opportunity to gain insight into the day-to-day work of a physicist / engineer in the NHS in Scotland, to speak to current trainees and staff, and to virtually tour some of our facilities.  The draft agenda is as follows:

09:00 – 11:00 Introduction to SMPCETS and introductions to the main physics and engineering modalities
11:00 – 11:10 Break
11:10 – 11:40 Talks on Trainee Experience
11:40 – 12:00 Break
12:00 – 12:30 Breakout sessions – an opportunity to network with current trainees

Please use this LINK or QR code below to register for the event.  Closing Date 05/02/2026 at 13.00

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Useful Links

Medical physicist | NHSScotland Careers

Clinical or medical technology in medical physics | Health Careers

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Allied health professional (AHP) 2026 Programme – Still in development

AHP careers and recruitment

Find out more about AHP Careers
  • My World of Work – My World of Work | – information and job profiles on AHP careers as well as access to course searches
  • NHS Education for Scotland/NHS Careers Scotland have developed a series of careers resources to highlight the range of careers available as an Allied Health Professional which were launched on the 14th of October.
  • The below downloadable poster also includes a career routes infographic. 
Explore our Careers

Allied heath professions careers animation

Career Promotion Resources

Here are some other career promotion resources you might find helpful.                           

Speech and Language Therapy  

  • RCOT:  website  guides and presentations for people wanting to promote occupational therapy careers.

Dietetics  

Orthoptics

Occupational Therapy

You will find information about what Occupational Therapists do and how to become one, as well as stories and videos from Occupational Therapists about why they love their career. The Choose OT website is the resource that we share with people interested in becoming an Occupational Therapist, including school pupils.  

  •  Resources for careers talks  

RCOT: We also have resources on our website for people wanting to promote occupational therapy careers. These include guides and presentations for giving careers talks in schools and videos of  occupational therapists sharing their career stories.   

Therapeutic Radiography

 Podiatry 

Prosthetics and Orthotics 

Physiotherapy

Arts Therapy 

Music Therapy 

Drama Therapy 

Paramedics 

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Dental 2026 Programme – Still in development

Dental careers and recruitment

  • My World of Work – My World of Work | – information and job profiles on Dental careers as well as access to course searches
  • NHS Education for Scotland/NHS Careers Scotland have developed a series of careers resources to highlight the range of careers available

How to become a dental nurse

Dental nurse | NHSScotland Careers

How to become a dental technician

Dental technician | NHSScotland Careers

How to become a dental therapist

Dental therapist | NHSScotland Careers

How to become a dentist

Dentist | NHSScotland Careers

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Is your team interested is setting up a Careers insight programme if so please complete Careers insight Creation form 2026 – Fill in form and we will be in touch to support your team as best we can.

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Other Pathways

Senior Phase Pupils/Adults – Self Found if no Get Ready Programme

If there is no Get Ready Programme covering your field of interest then applicants are required to source placements by themselves i.e. we do not match applicants to host supervisors. A request for this type of placement should be made directly to the department of interest who will negotiate the content and length of the placement. If a placement can be accommodated the host department will contact the Learning and Education team to confirm the arrangements.

Once you have identified a department and host supervisor you should complete the Self-Found Placement Request

In order to access a placement within NHSGGC (even if you have identified a host department by yourself) pupils must complete the Self-Found Placement Request.

The NHS GGC supervisor will then confirm the placement by complete the Supervisor Confirmation Form. By completing these form you are agreeing that the placement will commence.

If you have any enquiries in relation to your request please contact us at email: ggc.earlycareers@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Visiting Electives Programme/Internships

Please note that medical students interested in applying for an elective placement should link directly with the University of Glasgow as follows:
 
University of Glasgow
Wolfson Medical School Building
University Avenue
Glasgow, G12 8QQ

Tel +44 (0) 141 330 8023 For the information on University of Glasgow the Visiting Electives Programme, please click here .
http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/medicine/mus/visitingelectives/#/generalapplicationinformation,howtoapply,conta

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Please note that the Early Careers Team does not deal with  

Please use the links for more information on these areas. 

Administration Career pathway Toolkit

The Career & Education Pathway Toolkit is a visual guide that help identify the relevant requirements for each admin post within PAT (Professional Administration Transformation) admin family. Covering from modern apprentice through each of the bandings up to senior management levels. It can help with career progression or upskilling in your current role.

Career & Education Pathway Toolkit
Other Resources

If you are a school leaver, please visit the DYW Skills Academyopens a new window to see the offer of online events to support you moving into work.

The My World of Work websiteopens a new window has a range of resources and career learning opportunities for over 2000 young people.

NHS Scotland Careers

Explore the exciting, challenging and rewarding career opportunities in the NHS in Scotlandopens a new window

Young People’s Mental Health

With everything going on right now, it’s more important than ever to stay connected and carry on talking about mental health.

The Seeme Scotland websiteopens a new window has a range of resources you can access.

Young Scotopens a new window is Scotland’s National Youth Information Service and have a range of activities and resources you can access.

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Main workstreams

Apprenticeships
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Get Ready For Programmes/ Career Insights
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Pre-employment Training Programmes

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Contact the Employability Team

Contact Us

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Further Information

Our NHS Scotland
Work with us
Careers Stories
Resources and Links
Graduate Recruitment
Clinical Attachments/Observerships
Volunteering

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Mental Health and Wellbeing

NHSGGC promotes good mental health and the wellbeing of our staff. We treat our people fairly regardless of their mental health status and we don’t discriminate. We also provide a safe and healthy workplace. 

Mental health problems like stress, depression or anxiety cause a significant proportion of sickness absence across Scotland. We know that getting support at an early stage can prevent absence from work and help recovery. 

To achieve this, our staff will be managed in a way that is not detrimental to their mental health and positively promotes mental health and wellbeing, following our policies in this area.

Top Tips

  1. Mental health problems are a common cause of long term sickness absence and have major resource implications for NHSGGC. Promoting positive mental health and wellbeing helps improve physical health, social inclusion and productivity
  2. NHSGGC has a duty of care under our Staff Governance Standard to protect the mental health and wellbeing of our staff whilst they are at work. We are also committed to tackling disability discrimination, including discrimination relating to people who experience mental health problems.

Beyond our legal obligations, we promote good mental health and wellbeing by providing healthy working environments to help develop and nurture staff.

Policy

NHSGGC aim to promote and protect the mental health and wellbeing of staff. A range of policies and practices exist to help us do this and this policy guidance brings these together for easy reference: Board Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy.

If you have any questions in relation to this policy please contact the HR Support and Advice Unit.

Attendance Management

The NHS Scotland Workforce Attendance Policy came into effect on the 1st March 2020. This policy aims to encourage and support employee attendance, where health impacts their ability to be at work.

The aim of Attendance Management is to help the Board make the most of the employee attendance by reducing both short and long-term absence through promoting positive attitudes to work and effectively working in partnerships with all parties to reduce employee absence to the minimum levels as possible. This policy ensures that NHSGGC adopt a fair, consistent and supportive approach to staff with health problems, resolving long term or on-going absences through the most appropriate means available and ensuring they provide a healthy and safe workplace.

Further information and supporting documentation can be found on the Attendance Policy Overview and Attendance: Roles & Responsibilities document.

COVID Special Leave will end on Sunday 31st March 2024. Therefore, from 1st April 2024 any employee absent due to COVID symptoms will be recorded as sick leave. Please see DL(2024)03 – Removal of Temporary COVID Special Leave for further information.

Managers can also access the Attendance – Managers Toolkit for guidance.

The introduction of the Workplace Adjustment Passport aims to support employees with a disability, health condition or diversity in the workplace to have a great experience at work. This can be used to support employees within their current workplace or when moving between departments and / or roles. This is in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Stress in the Workplace

Attendance Management – Glasgow City HSCP

Further guidance on attendance management specific to staff working in Glasgow City HSCP can be found here.

NHSGGC Menopause Policy

NHSGGC is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

The menopause is a natural process and for many can be positively managed through lifestyle adjustments. However, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises that for some the menopause is not always an easy transition. Some employees may need additional considerations to support and improve their experience at work.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to supporting employees who are affected in any way by the menopause and to support and inform managers so that employees reporting issues are treated fairly and given appropriate support.   

Once For Scotland Interim Menopause Policy
Phased Return Guidance

Phased Return Following Long Term Absence

Following long term absence the arrangements are that an employee who returns to work on a phased return as recommended by Occupational Health will be entitled to be paid for a period of up to 4 weeks at their normal contractual pay.

If the phased return needs to extend beyond 4 weeks, the employee will be expected to contribute any accrued annual leave. However, if an employee does not wish to use their annual leave they can opt to be paid according to the actual hours worked during the phased return period.

Phased returns should not normally last for periods of longer than 8 weeks.

Read the Phased Return to Work PDF
Smokefree

NHSGGC have a zero tolerance approach to smoking  on all NHS grounds and premises. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all staff, patients and visitors. 

Our Smokefree Policy aims to work towards a tobacco-free environment. This policy applies to all staff, patients and visitors. 

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Course Overview

This course is designed to help our senior managers to promote and achieve the highest ED&I standards and getting the best performance from their teams by valuing the diversity across the workforce.

It aims to ensure a consistent understanding about how best to lead teams in a way that respects diversity, promotes an inclusive workplace and treats all staff equitably by Integrating EDI into a broader people centred approach to people management.

Course Provider: Learning and Education in partnership with City of Glasgow College

Duration; 3.5 hours

Method of Delivery; Online (MS Teams)

Who should attend

Any senior manager (Band 7 and above) in NHSGGC who has responsibility for managing NHSGGC staff in their teams. This includes managers employed in integrated Health and Social Care Partnerships who are not directly employed by NHSGGC.

Pre-requisites

Familiarity with the following resources will be useful:

How to book this course

Click here to see the available dates and book a place. If dates do not appear on link then they are fully booked. In this case please add your name to the waiting list and you will be offered first when new dates become available.

If you need any information on specific course content or booking process, please do not hesitate to contact Learning and Education Support Service on 0141 278 2700 (Option 3).

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Course Overview

This course is designed to help our people managers to promote and achieve the highest ED&I standards and getting the best performance from their teams by valuing diversity across the workforce.

It aims to ensure a consistent understanding across all current managers about:

• How best to manage teams in a way that respects diversity, promotes an inclusive workplace and treats staff equitably

• How to Integrate ED&I into a broader people centred approach to people management, and also

• Some of the key supports, policies and processes that managers can draw on and apply to enable that approach.

Course Provider: Learning and Education in partnership with City of Glasgow College

Duration; 3 hours

Method of Delivery; Online (MS Teams)

Who should attend

Any middle manager (up to Band 6) in NHSGGC who has responsibility for managing NHSGGC staff in their teams. This includes managers employed in integrated Health and Social Care Partnerships who are not directly employed by NHSGGC.

Pre-requisites

Familiarity with the following resources will be useful:

How to book this course:

Click here to see the available dates and book a place. If dates do not appear on link then they are fully booked. In this case please add your name to the waiting list and you will be offered first when new dates become available.

If you need any information on specific course content or booking process, please do not hesitate to contact Learning and Education Support Service on 0141 278 2700 (Option 3).

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Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADPs) bring together local partners including health boards, local authorities, police and voluntary agencies. Based on an assessment of local needs the ADPs are responsible for commissioning and developing local strategies to reduce the use of and harm from alcohol and drugs alongside promoting recovery.

Across Greater Glasgow and Clyde there are 6 ADPs, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire.

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Alcohol
Drugs
  • Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services – NHSGGC
  • Know the Score – A website that provides information and support on drugs including a free helpline and webchat.
  • NHS Inform – Support for people affected by drugs.
  • The Thistle – Glasgow’s Safer Drug Consumption Facility is a supervised healthcare setting where you can consume your own drugs, obtained elsewhere, under the supervision of trained health and social care professionals, in clean, hygienic and safe environments reducing the risk of overdose.
  • With You – Provide free and confidential support to adults and young people facing challenges with alcohol, drugs and mental health.
Young People
  • Glasgow City Youth Health Service – NHSGGC – The Glasgow City YHS offers support for young people across nine locations in Glasgow. The Multiple Risk programme, which is a 12-week programme will address individual risks, including drugs and alcohol.
  • Routes – SFAD – Routes is a youth work programme delivered in East and West Dunbartonshire by Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs (SFAD). The service supports young people aged 12 – 26 years affected by alcohol and drugs within their family.
  • With You – Provides brief interventions, advice and emotional support via a Webchat service. Webchat is an accessible, free and anonymous service for anyone over the age of 13 who is in need of drug, alcohol or mental health support.
Families
Harm Reduction

LGBTQ+
  • LGBT Health and Wellbeing – Scotland’s health and wellbeing charity for LGBTQ+ adults. Working to improve the physical, social, and mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ adults (16+) in Scotland.
  • LGBT Youth Scotland – Youth Scotland support young people aged 13 – 25 years in all aspects of their lives through the provision of amazing youth work, and we support them to use their voice to create change in equality and human rights.
  • Kinder Stronger Better – A website developed for and by members of the Glasgow LGBTQ+ community and professionals to provide information and advice to LGBTQ+ people about alcohol and drugs, as well as where to get help and support in Glasgow (and beyond).
Justice
  • Families Outside – Help, Information and support for families affected by imprisonment.
  • Sacro – Sacro is a Scottish community justice organisation which works to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities.
  • The Croft – Providing practical and emotional support, information and advice to the families impacted by a loved one’s imprisonment at HMP Barlinnie. 
Fellowships

Recovery
Other

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Introduction to the Facilitation of Learning Toolkit

This toolkit is a suite of resources designed to assist experienced educators and facilitators, with expert knowledge and skills in facilitating work-based learning, to deliver the NES Facilitation of Learning programme. Ideally, facilitators should have a qualification and experience in healthcare education, for example, those with a post-graduate certificate in education or professionals who work in continuing practice and professional development departments, or in a practice education role, or learning and development roles.

This toolkit provides information and practical guidance on preparing healthcare professionals and service users or carers, who may be involved in facilitating interprofessional learning, uni-professional learning, or service user/carer education in the workplace.

The toolkit is intended to be a flexible resource. Sections of the toolkit can be used to support existing learning programmes or activities or used in its entirety to plan specific programmes depending on local or individual needs. Specific considerations for online delivery of education are not covered in this toolkit. Information in relation to developing and delivering online learning can be found on the Guidance for education page in TURAS Learn.

The Facilitation of Learning Programme

Facilitation of Learning Programme aims to support health and social care workers with a role in facilitating learning in the workplace. It has been developed to support those involved in facilitating learning as part of their role in the workplace, who wish to develop or refresh their knowledge and skills in the delivery of education and training. Its purpose is to support the development of knowledge and skills in relation to the design and delivery of education and training and is relevant for both clinical and non-clinical roles.

Participants of the programme will be offered the opportunity to use a blended learning approach consisting of two parts. The first part is the completion of Units 1- 4 of the NES Facilitation of Learning programme (approximately eight hours) accessed via TURAS Learn. The second part is engagement in interactive workshops, either online or in-person (approximately eleven hours), arranged by your local facilitator. These workshops can be delivered in a variety of ways either four online workshops or two full day workshops. The programme aims to help them plan, deliver and evaluate their own learning programmes. The content is focused on the theory and principles which underpin effective adult teaching and learning. Facilitated development workshops can be delivered locally. All the resources required for facilitation of the programme and further information can be accessed via TURAS Learn.

Further information and support

You can get in touch with your local Practice Educator directly: Local nursing and midwifery practice educator (PE) contact details

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Course Overview

Supporting staff is a key part of the manager’s job and this module offers guidance and support on issues relating to harassment at work. The main aspects of addressing harassment concerns including roles and responsibilities, policy framework and sources of advice and support will be covered.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module delegates will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the Bullying and Harassment policy, and more specifically Sexual Harassment.
  • Create a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
  • Recognise responsibilities in line with organisational and NHS Scotland’s values to ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
  • Be able to carry out the manager’s role to address harassment in the workplace at the earliest opportunity.
  • Awareness of the range of actions and support available.
  • Know how to access information resources, support and advice.
  • To describe best practice and ensure it happens.
  • To share knowledge of formal and informal approaches/interventions.

Who should attend?

Any manager in NHSGGC who has responsibility for managing NHSGGC staff in their teams. This includes managers employed in integrated Health and Social Care Partnerships who are not directly employed by NHSGGC.

KSF Links

  • C1 – Communication
  • C2 – Personal and People Development
  • C3 – Health, Safety and Security
  • C6 – Equality and Diversity
  • HWB1 – Promotion of Health and Wellbeing

Course Provider: Human Resources and Learning and Education
Duration: 1 hour Webinar via MS Teams

Pre-requisites and other supporting resources

All potential candidates should explore the followings:

Course dates

Please book via eESS:

Wednesday 18th March 2026, 9.30 am – 10.30 am (MS Teams)

Wednesday 15th April 2026, 1 pm – 2 pm (MS Teams)

Wednesday 13th May 2026, 9.30 am – 10.30 am (MS Teams)

Wednesday 10th June 2026, 1 pm – 2 pm (MS Teams)

Wednesday 15th July 2026, 9.30 am – 10.30 am (MS Teams)

Book a place on the course

NHSGGC Staff

Please use the eESS Learner Self-Service Facility. From the Learner Home page, enter the course name in the box at the top of the page to see all available dates. You can also use keywords to search for courses.

Remember to have your eESS User ID and password available to access the system. If you have forgotten your log in details for eESS then please use the Login Assistance link in the sign in section.

If for any reason you find yourself unable to attend, you must cancel your booking as spaces for this course are limited and others will be offered your place. To cancel please use the eESS Learner Self-Service Facility.

Partnership Staff

Please use our self service enquiry portal and leave an enquiry with your full name, email address, where you work (Directorate and sector) and the course date (preference and back ups if possible) you would like booked on.

You can also register for an account on this link if you do not have one already.

You will receive detailed joining instructions on how to access the on-line session. Please be ready to log-in at least 5 minutes before the start time.

Please note; booking for each session will close 1 week before the course date to allow time for joining instructions to be sent to delegates.

Guidance on how to search for Learning and Development on eESS OLM can be found here.

Full access to all Standard Operating Procedures and e-learning videos is available via eESS Login (scot.nhs.uk).

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