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Overview
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.
Medicine 2026 Programme
Window for booking for January to March 2026 Programmes are now closed
The programme of activity for Get Ready for Medicine will take place as follows:
- January to March (S2 to S4) – Online evening lecture events
- January to March (S5, S6,gap year, access students and postgraduate applicants planning October applications) – half day careers insight workshops.
- February to June (S2 to 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)
NHS Greater Glasgow and 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.
Get Ready for Medicine Events
- 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.
Get ready for medicine S5, S6 and Adults apply to medical school Oct 2026 – Bookings Closed
S5 and S6 week programme: applications now closed.
January – S5, S6 and Adults workshops Get ready for medicine on the 30th January from 9.00am to 12.00pm and 1.00pm – 4.00pm
February – S5, S6 and Adults workshops Get ready for medicine on the 13th February from 9.00am to 12.00pm and 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Closing date will be Wednesday 14th Jan 2026 – Bookings closed for January and February 2026
Step into Medicine S2-S4 – Tuesday 17th March 2026 – Bookings Closed for March 2026
S2 to S4
- S2 to S4 evening Step into Medicine – ‘Is medicine for me’. Tuesday 17th March 2026 7.00pm – 8.00pm
NHS Greater Glasgow and 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
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.
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:
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.
- More information regarding Get Ready For Medicine Programme.
- Thinking about becoming a doctor in the NHS in Scotland?
S2 – S4 Video for Get Ready for Medicine
How to get into Medical School and available support
– New Video NHSGGC – How to get into Medical School and what help is available?
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.
Nursing 2026 Programme – Dates to be confirmed – Registration list opened for Autumn 2026
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 – Registration list opened for Autumn 2026
The Get Ready for Nursing Programme has been postponed until later in the year.
The programme delivered by NHSGGC Nursing Staff and colleagues form Universities and Colleges.
Activities
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
- Find out more about Nursing Professions.
Studying Midwifery
- Find out more about Midwifery as a profession.
Midwifery 2026 Programme – 19th May Webinar Registration list now opened
The NHSGGC Get Ready for Midwifery Programme is a virtual Webinar running in May 2026.
Later in the year 1 day face to face programme delivered by NHS to support your UCAS application to study Midwifery. This is only open to senior phase pupils (S5/S6) on track and with an intention to pursue a career in Midwifery. Priority for places to those submitting an application via UCAS for enrolment in the next academic year.
Get Ready for Midwifery- 19th May Webinar Registration list now opened
- Webinar (Adult Outreach) – 19th May 2026, 6.00pm, online Get Ready For Midwifery Webinar
Get Ready for Midwifery- Senior School Phase In person interest list now opened
Get Ready Careers session (Senior School Phase) – 2nd September 2026, Get Ready for Midwifery IN PERSON
Interested in a career in Midwifery?
Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Midwifery Careers Insight Programme on 02 September 2026 (Venue TBC).
We particularly encourage applications from individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BME) backgrounds, helping to build a more diverse and inclusive NHS workforce.
Studying Midwifery
- Find out more about Midwifery as a profession.
Physiotherapy 2026 Programme – Dates for 2026 now opened
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 – Fully Booked
- Wednesday 2nd September – Dates to be released to invite list mid June
- Wednesday 2nd December – Dates to be released in invite list mid September
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
To apply to be added to the invite list for a place on the events please use Physiotherapy booking link or Physiotherapy flyer
Find out more about the AHP Professions.
Find out more about other careers in NHS Allied Health Professions.
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 and 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
- Find out more about the podiatry profession.
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 and 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 and a half to two and a half 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, 5.00pm – 6.30pm
- 5th Nov 2026, 5.00pm – 6.30pm
Learn more about becoming a Dietitian
Useful Links
Dietetics Professional Development
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 and 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
Step into Orthotics – Open to all
Useful Links
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 and 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
Useful Links
Occupational Therapy 2026 Programme – New Virtual dates opened for applications
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Get Ready for Occupational Therapy Programme
Your Future Starts here…Are you considering a career in Occupational Therapy?
The NHSGGC Get Ready for Occupational Therapy programme offers a valuable opportunity to gain insight into the role of an Occupational Therapist in NHSGGC, with both virtual and in-person opportunities available (virtual session attendance mandatory prior to enrolling for in-person work experience).
Whether you’re a school pupil, school leaver, gap year student, mature student or postgraduate planning to apply for an Occupational Therapy degree in Scotland via UCAS, this is your chance to explore the profession in a meaningful and accessible way.
Step into – Occupational Therapy – Virtual Session Programme, 16th June 2026, 2.30pm-3.30pm
Session Date: Virtual Session Programme, Tuesday 16th June 2026, 2.30pm-3.30pm.
Get Ready for Occupational Therapy Programme – Programme due to run sept 2026
Session Date: Sept 2026, details to be confirmed
Useful Links
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 10:00am – 1:30pm 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 (09:00am – 1:00pm) 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 Scottish Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Training Scheme (SMPCETS)
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:
09:00am – 11:00am Introduction to SMPCETS and introductions to the main physics and engineering modalities
11:00am – 11:10am Break
11:10am – 11:40am Talks on Trainee Experience
11:40am – 12:00pm Break
12:00pm – 12:30pm Breakout sessions – an opportunity to network with current trainees
Programme has already ran.
Useful Links
Medical physicist | NHSScotland Careers
Clinical or medical technology in medical physics | Health Careers
Allied health professional (AHP) 2026 Programme – Still in development
AHP careers and recruitment
- There is lots of information about AHP Careers -detailing job profiles and access to videos and resources 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 explore careers – allied-health-professions and includes an overview of all the Allied Health Professions
- Below is a downloadable 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: explore careers – allied-health-professions and discusses the range of career options available.
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
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
- 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
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.
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 NHSGGC 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
Useful Resources:
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 0141 330 8023 For the information on University of Glasgow the Visiting Electives Programme, see link below .
http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/medicine/mus/visitingelectives/#/generalapplicationinformation,howtoapply,conta
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 and 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.
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.
Main workstreams
Contact the Employability Team
Further Information
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- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Attendance Management
- NHSGGC Menopause Policy
- Phased Return Guidance
- Smokefree
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
- 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
- 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.
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.
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.
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:
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Resource Pack – NHSGGC
- New People Managers and Supervisors – NHSGGC
- Reasonable Adjustments for staff with disabilities or long term Conditions – NHSGGC
- Fairer NHSGGC 2025-29 Summary Leaflet
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:
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Resource Pack – NHSGGC
- New People Managers and Supervisors – NHSGGC
- Reasonable Adjustments for staff with disabilities or long term Conditions – NHSGGC
- Fairer NHSGGC 2025-29 Summary Leaflet
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
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:
- Bullying and Harassment Policy Overview | NHS Scotland
- New Campaign Encouraging Staff to Work Together to Cut Out Harassment (sharepoint.com)
- Sexual Harassment: Cut It Out – NHSGGC Diverse Workspace
- New Sexual Harassment e-Learning Resource (scot.nhs.uk)
- You can also contact the HR Support and Advice Unit directly.
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.
- Quick Start User Guide OLM
- How to Search for Learning and Development on eESS OLM
- How to Navigate the System
Full access to all Standard Operating Procedures and e-learning videos is available via eESS Login (scot.nhs.uk).
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The electronic Employee Support System (eESS) was introduced in 2018 meaning a fundamental change to working practices, with the introduction of the Manager Self Service function.
All Line Managers (Band 6 or above) will have access to eESS Manager Self Service and will be responsible for approving/declining any requests submitted by employees. Line Managers will also be able to process payroll transactions for staff for changes in employment.
eESS Managers – Going on leave?
- If you are going on leave and want to nominate a colleague to manage transactions in your absence you can set this up in Vacation Rules on your home screen (see SOP238 for further details). Please ensure you nominate a colleague in adherence with your Board’s policies and Standing Financial Instructions (e.g. in some Boards this may be a minimum of Band 7 and within the same business unit).
- If you want to grant another user access to manage your Worklist in your absence (see SOP239 for further details). This functionality is used to give another eESS user access to your Worklist. The user can manage your Worklist on your behalf
Fixed Term Contract extensions – If an employee’s fixed term contract is to be extended, please contact the eESS Support Team via the HR Connect Portal for this to be updated on the employee’s record, confirming the new date the contract is to be extended to (together with the employee Name and eESS ID)
Change of Contract Details – If an employee’s contracted hours or contract type is changing, ie. fixed term to permanent, please contact the eESS Support Team via the HR Connect Portal for this to be updated on the employee’s record, confirming the date the contract is changing (together with the employee Name and eESS ID)
Managers should also contact Payroll Officer for any changes being put through that have an impact on salary ( i.e. increasing/decreasing hours/band/terminations/annex 21 etc.) to save any under/over-payments being made
The eESS Manager Self Service section below shows some other examples of what Managers can do (role dependent):
Manager Self Service
- You can Approve, Reject, Return for Correction or Re-assign the request
- This transaction will be available to the employee to view once recorded
- Update Change Cost Centre
- Used in conjunction with “Change of Position” and “Change of Location”
- The transaction can be viewed by employee once recorded
- Only complete if there is no other Change i.e. Band, position etc
- Change of Position should be used if other changes required
- Change Position
For staff transfers due to promotion or move to another department
- As per the NHS GGC Policy – the Releasing Manager is responsible for completing the staff transfer transaction on eESS
- Maternity Leave
- Security Pass. Parking Permit, IT hardware, phones, keys, uniforms etc
- Complete after each episode of absence
Terminating an Employee
It is important that you complete the appropriate eESS transaction as soon as you become aware that a staff member is leaving (for example, when you are given notice of their plan to leave). This ensures the staff member is terminated on the correct date and that there are no salary overpayments.
If employee has only one position please refer to SOP – Termination (where only one post)
Where the employee has more than 1 position within the Organisation, please refer to SOP – Termination (multiple assignments).
For ease, please select Assignment Termination Step by Step Guide for detailed process.
- Assignment Number, start date. Job, Band etc
- Adoption Leave
- Maternity Leave
- Paternity Leave
Step-by-Step Guides
A number of step-by-step guides have been drafted to guide managers through some of the main transactions that require to be completed by eESS:
Proxy Users
In line with local arrangements there may be requirements to setup Proxy Users across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) for Manager Self Service.
A proxy user is someone who will transact self-service functions on behalf of:
- a line manager; or
- peer employees
- via self-service-based access.
Please refer to the Proxy User Briefing document which outlines the process and details the governance rules associated with Proxy Users. The document can be found on the HR Connect Portal. Completed forms should be returned via the portal.
Useful Information
Full access to all Employee Self Service Standard Operating Procedures and is available via the eESS National Webiste
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This year the Chair, Dr Lesley Thomson KC, presented two Chair’s Awards of Excellence which recognise outstanding achievement, expertise and dedication in patient care. As with all our awards, they celebrate the incredible efforts of our wonderful staff.
The Celebrating Success Event was held on 30th May 2024.
The winners were announced live on the night on our social media channels (follow the #ggcawards tag).
You can find out who the winners were and also view their photos and videos below.
Congratulations to all our winners!
Dr Mike Basler and his Team
Dr Mike Basler is a Consultant Anaesthetist at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Since 2017, Dr Basler has helped provide anaesthetic care to patients in Ghana as part of project, Resurge Africa, while organising and leading burns, resuscitation, and regional anaesthesia courses for the local staff.
This year was Dr Basler’s last trip as an NHS consultant before he retires and he pulled together a larger team of anaesthetic consultants and trainees to provide a more ambitious programme of teaching along with anaesthetic support in theatre.
Dr Basler has worked tirelessly for many years on this project and provided high quality clinical care in challenging circumstances, always with an infectious level of enthusiasm.
He has also made it his goal to ensure a sustainable relationship between the Glasgow and Accra anaesthetics departments so that these training and clinical care initiatives can continue successfully after his retirement.
Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Team
The Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Team is based in the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Care. The team provides outstanding support for their patients and their families during a highly stressful time in their lives.
This included enabling young people to get together with others of a similar age who are also going through a cancer journey.
When an annual and much-loved charity peer-to-peer support event fell through in 2023, this team stepped in to arrange, organise, facilitate, and support a group of young people from all over Scotland to attend a weekend-long event at an outward-bound centre instead. It was a great success and a trip to remember for everyone involved.
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The William Cullen Prize for Excellence In Teaching and the William Cullen Prize for Service Innovation are awarded in collaboration with the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh.
The Celebrating Success Event was held on 30th May 2024.
The winners were announced live on the night on our social media channels (follow the #ggcawards tag).
You can find out who the winners were and also view their photos and videos below.
Congratulations to all our winners!
William Cullen Prize for Innovation – Joint Winners
The leadership of Professor Keith Muir and Dr Wazim Izzath has been crucial in moving forward a very challenging, and time critical treatment paradigm and this award recognises the hard work moving this treatment pathway over the past 4 years. Stroke is one of Glasgow’s ‘big three’ killers alongside cancer and heart disease and over the past 18 months stroke thrombectomy has developed on the QEUH site.
The Stroke service initially starting as a test of change, broadening to a service for local Queen Elizabeth patients and in the past month has moved forward for a service for the West of Scotland. The service development has been transformative for those patients with life threatening severe stroke. It would not have been possible without the commitment of multiple teams involved including ED, Stroke, neuro-anaesthetics and diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology.
As part of the Realistic Medicine work programme in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Judith Roulston has developed and implemented Treatment Escalation Plans (TEPs) in the Beatson in-patient service. This area of work has contributed to reducing inter-hospital critical care transfers, improved communications by both patients and staff, and has promoted patient centred shared decision making in Oncology services.
This innovation is particularly evident in the Beatson Enhanced Care Unit where there is a focus on all patients having a TEP in place and ongoing discussions to support their wishes. Judith works with a wider team within the Beatson Centre and across NHSGGC to enable staff to have confidence and competence to have the necessary realistic conversations with patients.
William Cullen Prize for Education – Dr Lucy Carrick
This year’s William Cullen Prize for Education is Dr Lucy Carrick.
Dr Carrick is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Director in Gartnavel Royal Hospital. The psychiatry team at Gartnavel Royal Hospital train foundation, core and specialist trainees, and the responses in the Scottish Trainee Survey from 2023 demonstrate how much the unit values its trainees.
This award is a reflection on the hard work of the Educational and Clinical Supervisors as well as the administration and operations team who have worked hard to provide a positive training experience.
At a time when we are looking to support foundation training in Greater Glasgow and Clyde, the feedback from Foundation trainees was particularly gratifying in terms of key aspects such as handover, induction and the educational environment and is an indication of the focus on improving training and clinical care within the department.
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