There are many different routes which enable people to start a career within the NHS. In NHSGGC 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.
Thinking of Studying 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.
As you are aware we have been unable to run our usual hospital based Get Ready for Medicine Programme as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes senior phase school pupils and those planning to apply via access programmes and post-graduate entry schemes. However, we have been working to come up with alternative support activity for individuals considering medical school applications. Insert link to Studying Medicine Pages
Get Ready Programmes List
Nursing – Sept 2024 Programme Applications now CLOSED
The NHSGGC Get Ready for Nursing Programme is a 3 day timetabled programme delivered by NHS and Educational Professionals to support your Application to study Nursing or Midwifery.
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
Hands on workshops that include:
- patient observations
- core nursing skills
- medical equipment
- tours of wards and specialty areas (eg operating theatres)
- profession specific workshops – eg Mental Health, Paediatrics etc
Click here to find out more about Nursing Professions or visit https://www.careers.nhs.scot/careers/explore-our-careers/nursing/
Sept 2024 Applications now closed – For future events apply to join our mailing list for notification of when programmes are open for applications
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/
Physiotherapy – Sept 2024 Programme Applications now CLOSED
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde will be 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 October 2024. 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:
1st on 19/9/24 from 10.00-14.00/14:30
2nd in March 2025 (date TBC) 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
August 2024 Applications now closed – For future events apply to join our mailing list for notification of when programmes are open for applications
This event open to anyone who is applying to study Physio in October 2024 who hasn’t previously attended a physio placement.
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/
Biomedical Sciences (Labs) – To be confirmed
The NHSGGC Get Ready for Biomedical Sciences programme is a 5 day timetabled programme delivered by NHSGGC Laboratory Medicine Professionals to support your Application to study Biomedical Science
The intention is to deliver a meaningful programme of activity that will give participants more to speak about within their UCAS application and at interview.
The programme delivered by NHSGGC Biomedical Scientists and their Laboratory Medicine colleagues.
Activities include:
Discussion workshops hosted by Nursing and University/College Admissions teams:
- the application process for Biomedical Science
- IBMS Accreditation
- Working within an NHS Laboratory
- Career pathways within Biomedical Sciences
Hands on workshops that include:
- tours of wards and specialty areas (eg Haematology Laboratory)
- Lab Skills workshops – eg preparing samples
Click Here to find out more about the profession or visit https://www.careers.nhs.scot/careers/explore-our-careers/healthcare-science/biomedical-scientist/
Click here to view other Healthcare Science Careers or visit https://www.careers.nhs.scot/careers/explore-our-careers/healthcare-science/
This programme is currently suspended as a result of Covid19 but we hope to resume programmes in early Autumn 2022
Dentistry – To be confirmed
The NHSGGC Get Ready for Dentistry is a 3 day timetabled programme delivered by NHS Professionals to support your UCAS Application.
The intention is to deliver a meaningful programme of activity that will give participants more to speak about within their UCAS application and at interview.
The programme delivered by NHSGGC Dental Professionals and colleges form the wider Dental Team.
Activities include:
Discussion workshops hosted by the Dental Team
- the application process for Dentistry
- life as a Student
- life as a Dentist
- career pathways within Dentistry
Hands on workshops that include:
- patient observations
- core dental skills
- Dental equipment
- tours of x
Click here to find out more about Dental Professions or visit https://www.careers.nhs.scot/careers/explore-our-careers/dental/
This programme is currently suspended as a result of Covid19 but we hope to resume programmes in early Autumn 2022
You can apply to join our mailing list for notification of when the programme will reopen for applications
Medicine Sept 2024 Programme Applications now CLOSED
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 programme of activity for Get Ready for Medicine will take place as follows:
January to March – Online evening lecture events and half day careers insight workshops for S5, gap year and access students and postgraduate applicants planning October applications
June to July – NHSGGC will support delivery of Medic Insight Glasgow Programme (please make sure you are following Medic Insight Glasgow social media platforms)
September to October – Online evening lecture events and half day workshops for S6 pupils making applications in October
Sept 2024 Programme Applications now CLOSED
Get Ready for Medicine Careers insight Workshops.
This even open to anyone who is applying to medical school next October who hasn’t previously attended a GRfM workshop event.
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 ( ie Facebook) for the Medic Insight Glasgow Programme and some Guidance for aspiring doctors from current medical students. See more details below:
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.
Sept 2024 Applications now closed – For future events apply to join our mailing list for notification of when programmes are open for applications
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. 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.
Clinical Psychology
The NHSGGC Get Ready for Clinical Psychology is a 2 day timetabled programme delivered by NHS Professionals to support your UCAS Application.
The intention is to deliver a meaningful programme of activity that will give participants more to speak about within their UCAS application and at interview.
The programme delivered by NHSGGC Clinical Psychologists and Professionals and colleagues form the wider Clinical Psychology Services Team.
Activities include:
Discussion workshops hosted by Clinical Psychology Team
- the application process for Clinical Psychology
- life as a Student
- life as a Clinical Psychologist
- career pathways within Clinical Psychology
Hands on workshops that include:
- patient observations
- core skills
Click here to find out more about Clinical Psychology as a profession or visit https://www.careers.nhs.scot/careers/explore-our-careers/psychology/clinical-psychologist/
This programme is currently suspended as a result of Covid19 but we hope to resume programmes in early Autumn 2022
You can apply to join our mailing list for notification of when the programme will reopen for applications
Speech and Language Therapy – To be confirmed
The NHSGGC Get Ready for Speech and Language Therapy is a 3 day timetabled programme delivered by NHS Professionals to support your UCAS Application.
The intention is to deliver a meaningful programme of activity that will give participants more to speak about within their UCAS application and at interview.
The programme delivered by NHSGGC Speech and Language Professionals and colleagues form the wider Speech and Language Services Team.
Activities include:
Discussion workshops hosted by Speech and Language Therapy Team
- the application process for Speech and Language Therapy
- life as a Student
- life as a Speech and Language Therapy
- career pathways within Speech and Language Therapy
Hands on workshops that include:
- patient observations
- core skills
- tours of clinical areas
Click here to find out more about Speech and Language Therapy as a profession or visit https://www.careers.nhs.scot/careers/explore-our-careers/allied-health-professions/speech-and-language-therapist/
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/
This programme is currently suspended as a result of Covid19 but we hope to resume programmes in early Autumn 2022
You can apply to join our mailing list for notification of when the programme will reopen for applications
Diagnostic Radiography – To be confirmed
The NHSGGC Get Ready for Diagnostic Radiography is a 2 day timetabled programme delivered by NHS Professionals to support your UCAS Application.
The intention is to deliver a meaningful programme of activity that will give participants more to speak about within their UCAS application and at interview.
The programme delivered by NHSGGC Diagnostic Radiography Professionals and colleagues form the wider Diagnostic Radiography Services Team.
Activities include:
Discussion workshops hosted by Diagnostic Radiography Team
- the application process for Diagnostic Radiography
- life as a Student
- life as a Diagnostic Radiographer
- career pathways within Diagnostic Radiography
Hands on workshops that include:
- patient observations
- core skills
- tours of Diagnostic Radiography Department
Click here to find out more about Diagnostic Radiography as a profession or visit https://www.careers.nhs.scot/careers/explore-our-careers/allied-health-professions/diagnostic-radiographer/
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/
This programme is currently suspended as a result of Covid19 but we hope to resume programmes in early Autumn 2022
You can apply to join our mailing list for notification of when the programme will reopen for applications
Senior Phase Pupils/Adults – Self Found if no Get Ready Programme
NHSGGC recognises the importance of helping young people to make an informed choice about the possible NHS careers and the pathways open to them. We are committed to supporting the transition from school into higher or further education, and employment, and offer placements to pupils in the senior phase of school to support this.
In order to access a placement within NHSGGC (even if you have identified a host department by yourself) pupils must complete the work placement application form.
Please check the published list of programmes under “Get Ready” before submitting a request for us to source a placement for you.
We will work to identify a placement for you within 8 weeks of receiving your request and will let you know as soon as we have identified a suitable placement, or if we are unable to accommodate your request. It is important to note that we aren’t always able to accommodate week long placements in some of our services and there are times when we have to limit the offer to a day or two. There may also be times when we cannot accommodate the exact dates requested.
If you have any enquiries in relation to your request please contact us at email:
The link to the HR Self Service Portal is available on HR Connect or you can access it via the below link:
Service Now https://nhsnss.service-now.com/ggc_hr
At this time 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. Once the placement has been agreed with the applicant the host department will contact the Learning & Education team to confirm the arrangements.
Volunteering
Please note that volunteering is not considered to be a Careers Insight opportunity. We have a significant number of volunteers in a range of role supportive roles. The NHSGGC volunteer programme is for those who wish to contribute to the wider community by giving their skills, talents and time to support the NHS and we seek people with such motivation. Full details on the range of our volunteering opportunities can be found here.
All volunteers are expected to participate in a recruitment/selection process and 2 character references are required. Disclosure clearance and Occupational Health screening.
Requests for Clinical Attachments/Observerships/Medical and Dental Elective Placements
Applications for Clinical Attachments/Observerships can be made at NHS Scotland | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career
NHS GGC can offer a Clinical Attachment or Medical and Dental Elective Placement within a range specialties…
Please note that this team do not oversee medical internships, attachments or observerships. Details on how to access these can be found at Registration, education, training and clinical attachment – NHSGGC
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Here at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GGC), we are able to offer a range of programmes that permit medical and dental professionals to undertake clinical placements under the supervision of our award-winning staff:
• Clinical Attachment
• Medical and Dental Elective Placement
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Clinical Attachments
A Clinical Attachment is a period when a medical/dental graduate or doctor/dentist is attached to a clinical unit within NHS GGC, to gain an overview of clinical processes and systems in a hospital setting. NHS GGC offers two types of Clinical Attachment to registered, prospective, or aspiring medical and dental professionals:
• Observership
• Clinical Access
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Observership
An Observership allows practising medical graduates to observe medical or dental practice within a clinical setting. Observers are not permitted to provide clinical advice or make clinical decisions. Observers must be supervised at all times by a named consultant. An Observership can last between one week to six months.
International medical graduates seeking an Observership must have undertaken the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB 2) examination or have a confirmed upcoming examination date.
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Clinical Access (medical)
A medical Clinical Access agreement permits doctors to gain postgraduate experience or provide / gain experience of certain procedures within NHS GGC. Under the agreement, the responsibility for the doctor will lie with a named consultant. A Clinical Access agreement can last between one week to six months. Doctors must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Medical professionals who are keen to explore a Clinical Attachment should refer to the NHS GGC Clinical Attachment Guidance documents.
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Clinical Access (dental)
A dental Clinical Access agreement permits dentists to gain postgraduate experience or provide / gain experience of certain procedures within NHS GGC. Under the agreement, the responsibility for the doctor / dentist will lie with a named consultant. A Clinical Access agreement can last between one week to six months. Dentists must be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC), or meet all of the following criteria (as set out within S.37(2) and (2A) of the Dentists Act 1984):
• recognised by a dental authority as a student of dentistry; and
• dentistry is undertaken as part of a dental training course (or examination) approved by that dental authority; and
• dentistry is undertaken under the direct personal supervision of a GDC registered dentist
Dental professionals who are keen to explore a Clinical Attachment should refer to the NHS GGC Clinical Attachment Guidance documents.
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Medical and Dental Elective Placements
NHS GGC are also able to support a limited number of medical or dental elective placements to medical / dental students who are in their penultimate or final year of study. This initiative is commonly referred to as ‘visiting electives’ or ‘elective placement’ within academia.
This placement enables visiting students to pursue an area of your own interest, and to gain experience of clinical practice in the UK healthcare system with the same rights, duties and responsibilities as our own medical students.
These placements usually last between 4-12 weeks. Due to immigration rules, medical and dental elective placements cannot last more than 6 months.
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Specialties available within NHS GGC
NHS GGC can offer a Clinical Attachment or Medical and Dental Elective Placement within a range specialties. Visit the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde website to explore the services provided by the organisation.
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Application process
Medical and dental professionals must refrain from contacting NHS GGC clinicians directly to seek Clinical Placement opportunities.
All medical and dental professionals who wish to apply for a Clinical Placement within NHS GGC must submit an application via the NHS Scotland Recruitment website. As part of your application you will be asked to select the type of clinical placement your are seeking, and which specialty you wish to be considered for. You can only apply for one type of clinical placement and can only be considered for a single specialty.
The details you supply within your application will be circulated to senior clinicians for their review. If a clinician is able to offer you a placement within NHS GGC, they will make direct contact with you to discuss any opportunity in further detail.
If a clinical placement is agreed, the clinician will inform the Human Resources department and a series of recruitment checks will be undertaken. A clinical placement is not confirmed until a member of the Human Resources team provides you with written confirmation of this.
If a clinician is unable to accommodate a clinical placement, your details will remain on the system for six months. If a clinical placement has not been agreed within six months, your application will be withdrawn. You will receive an email informing you that you have been unsuccessful in securing a clinical placement.
All clinical placements within NHS GGC are unpaid.
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Further information
For further information on Clinical Placements within NHS GGC, you should email the NHS GGC Workforce Supply Team at ggc.workforcesupply@ggc.scot.nhs.uk. Please note, the Workforce Supply Team are unable to escalate, prioritise or follow-up on existing applications
Employment Resources
There is a lot of information available on line to support you in planning your career pathway.
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.
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
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Contact
Workforce Employability Officer – Mark Goldie – mark.goldie@nhs.scot
Further Information
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Contact the Employability Team
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