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.
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PLEASE NOTE Circumstances Where a Employability Team Placement Cannot Be Approved
- The placement forms part of a university, college, apprenticeship or professional qualification programme.
- The applicant has already graduated.
- The placement has not been approved through the Employability/Careers Insights process.
- The placement is within a restricted area, including Emergency Departments, Intensive Care Units (ICU), High Dependency Units (HDU), Labour Wards, Mortuaries, CAMHS, Mental Health Forensic Services, Prison Healthcare, Specialist Oncology Services and Obstetric, Gynaecology and Oncology, Theatres, unless exceptional approval has been granted.
- The placement involves hands-on clinical practice rather than observational career insight activities.
- Appropriate supervision cannot be provided throughout the placement.
- Patient safety, confidentiality or health and safety requirements cannot be adequately assured.
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Other Pathways
Graduate Recuruitment
The NHS employees Graduates in a range of roles and disciplines and offers a number of Graduate Training Schemes.
If you are applying for employment as a Graduate, regardless of your degree you will need to complete the standard NHS Application form.
Newly Qualified Healthcare professionals are recruited thorough annual campaigns.
These programmes are advertised on the NHS Scotland Jobs Website.
NHS Scotland Management Training Scheme
Open to applicants with SCQF level 10 Qualifications in any discipline, this three year programme with placements in Health Boards across Scotland will give you real management responsibilities, and the chance to work with senior leaders and managers. You will be fully funded to compete a Masters (General Management) or a CIPFA professional qualification (Finance Management).
Find out more on the Management Training Scheme website.
Clinical Scientist Training Programme
The Clinical Scientist Training Programme is a three year training programme commissioned by NHS Education Scotland (NES). The programme recruits Life Sciences and Physics/Engineering graduates (minimum 2:1) who wish to train as Clinical Scientists.
The programme includes includes various work-based rotations in hospitals and you will also complete a part-time master’s degree at one of the universities which are part of the programme. During the training you will be paid a salary equivalent to Band 6 on the NHS pay scale (approx. £25000 pa).
Recruitment generally starts in January with a clearly defined deadline.
- More information on the role of a Clinical Scientist In Physical Sciences
- More information on the role of a Clinical Scientist in Life Sciences
GCIL Professional Careers Programme
The Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL) is a user-led organisation, run by disabled people for disabled people. In partnership with organisations including NHS Scotland , the Professional Careers Programme is a 2-year salaried programme hosting placements for graduates on the programme. You will have a professional-level role and could work in any of the NHS Scotland Boards.
You can find out more on the NHS Scotland Careers website.
Graduate Career Advantage Service (GCAS)
Graduate Career Advantage Service (GCAS) is a new initiative which supports recent, eligible graduates living in Scotland to find rewarding employment. we are delighted to be supporting a new NHS Scotland programme of Graduate Internships in partnership with GCAS.
As part of the Scottish Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee, this programme aims to bridge the gap between employers and talented graduates; helping to ease the transition into valuable work experience.
To find out more visit Graduate Career Advantage Scotland
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
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.
Registration, education, training and clinical attachment
Registration, education, training and clinical attachment
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Volunteering
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AFC honorary contracts
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AFC honorary contracts an application should be made at
Main workstreams
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