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Workforce Information

Workforce Analytics provides workforce statistics for both internal and external use. The information they supply is used throughout the organisation and is provided externally to the Scottish Government and in response to Freedom of Information requests.

Workforce Analytics also maintains and supports NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s HR system, which is accessed by over 600 staff to obtain personnel, recruitment and training information across the organisation. In addition the team are involved in supporting the implementation of the new national Electronic Employee Support System (eESS).

Most of Workforce Analytics monthly reports are circulated either through MicroStrategy or  SharePoint. Should you require access or wish to discuss any of our reports, please contact: workforce.information@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

The Trade Union (Facility Time Publication Requirements) Regulations 2017 require public sector employers to publish information relating to facility time taken by union representatives within their organisation. The reporting period runs from 1 April to 31 March and reports require to be published by 31 July each year.

ISD Scotland Workforce Information

NHSScotland’s  Information Services Division (ISD) provides health information, health intelligence, statistical services and advice that support the NHS in progressing quality improvement in health and care and facilitates robust planning and decision making.

In order to support this work ISD collects a variety of information on staff employed in NHS Scotland. This information is used by ISD and NHS Boards to support local, regional and national workforce planning.

The latest National Statistics publication of Workforce Information can be accessed using this link and provides data at national and board level under the following headings

  • All staff in post
  • Vacancy numbers for nursing and midwifery, allied health professions, consultants and pharmacy staff
  • Staff Turnover
  • Nursery and midwifery student intakes, students in training and progression rates
  • Clinical nurse specialists
  • Consultant contract
  • Dental workforce

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