Get Ready For Programmes / Career Insights

The programme of activity for Get Ready for Medicine will take place as follows:

January to March

• S2- S4 – Online evening lecture events
• S5, S6, gap year and access students and postgraduate applicants planning October applications – half day careers insight workshops.

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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. 

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.***

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.

This programme will run on 3 separate dates (16th, 17th & 19th June). Applicants are only required to attend one session and will be asked to select a preferred date.

The Get Ready for Nursing Programme has been postponed until later in the year. Any applications do not need to be resubmitted and we are still taking new applications. Further clarity of dates to follow.

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/

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde are running Get Ready for Physiotherapy events for all school pupils, school leavers, gap year students and postgraduates living or studying in our catchment area and planning to apply to Physiotherapy courses through UCAS in 2026.  These events have been designed to replaced traditional “shadowing” for work experience. 

The intention is to deliver a meaningful programme of activity that will give participants more to speak about within your application and at interview.

The programme delivered by NHSGGC Newly Qualified and Experienced Physiotherapy staff.

Activities include:

Discussion workshops that include

• the application process for Physiotherapy
• life as a Student
• life as a Physiotherapist
• career pathways within Physiotherapy

Dates:

This will include 2 virtual sessions each year:

This has replaced the in person sessions. The content of these sessions will include advice on entry requirements and presentations from different areas of physiotherapy. This event open to anyone who is applying to study Physio in October 2025 who hasn’t previously attended a physio placement. We would also advise to make sure you have a look at the information below.

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Dates to be confirmed ( under review so running self found placements at present)

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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/

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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*** Applications for 2025 now Closed : Awaiting 2026 dates ***

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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.

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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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Get Ready for Orthotics Programme 

***Details to follow***

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Useful Links

Orthotist | NHSScotland Careers

Orthotic technician | Health Careers

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

***Details to follow***

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Useful Links

Speech and language therapist | Health Careers

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.

To register your interest and be notified when tickets are available, please complete this
form. Tickets will be limited (maximum 60), and will be made available from Tuesday 5th
January.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST : Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Open Day Registration 2026

The purpose of this form is to collect data to populate a mailing list and allow NHS Greater
Glasgow & Clyde to notify you of upcoming career events. The data collected will be used
solely for this purpose. For information on your data rights please see our Privacy Notice
Data Protection & Privacy – NHSGGC. If you would like to withdraw your consent after
completing the form, please e-mail claire.tarbert@nhs.scot.

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Useful Links

Medical physicist | NHSScotland Careers

Clinical or medical technology in medical physics | Health Careers

AHP careers and recruitment

• There is lots of information about AHP Careers -detailing job profiles and access to videos and resources https://www.careers.nhs.scot/explore-careers/allied-health-professions/
• Access the Resource Pack

• 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. 

•  You can be an allied health professional poster Download (697 KB)You can be an allied health professional poster

• The AHP Careers guide can be found here https://www.careers.nhs.scot/explore-careers/allied-health-professions/ and includes an overview of all the Allied Health Professions
• Below is a downloadble version of the leaflet. 

•  You can be an Allied health professional (AHP) Download (335 KB)You can be an Allied health professional (AHP)

• The careers animation can be found  here: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/explore-careers/allied-health-professions/ and discusses the range of career options available. 

Allied heath professions careers animation

• Allied heath professions careers animation ( Link)

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  

• Why become a Dietitian?

Orthoptics

• https://www.orthoptics.org.uk/become-an-orthoptist/ 
• Careers leaflet
• Career profile
• Orthoptists infographic

Occupational Therapy

• Choose OT website  

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

• School and college engagement resource 

 Podiatry 

• Royal College of Podiatry
• The College of Podiatry YouTube channel 
• Podiatry Careers YouTube channel  

Prosthetics and Orthotics 

• Careers (bapo.com)  
• Who are Prosthetists and Orthotists? (bapo.com)

Physiotherapy

• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy  

Arts Therapy 

• https://baat.org/art-therapy/how-to-become-an-art-therapist/ 

Music Therapy 

• https://www.bamt.org/music-therapy/what-is-music-therapy 

Drama Therapy 

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd9HwHwafs8 

Paramedics 

• https://collegeofparamedics.co.uk/COP/Become_a_Paramedic/COP/BecomeAParamedic/Become_a_Paramedic.aspx?hkey=f10838de-b67f-44a0-83b7-8140d8cdba83 

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

• The Dental Careers guide can be found here Dental | NHSScotland Careers and includes an overview of all the Dental Professions

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

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

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  

• Internships/Graduate opportunities 
• Clinical Attachments/Placements 
• International Applicants  

Please use the links for more information on these areas. 

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.

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

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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.