Staff & Recruitment
Nominations for the Excellence Awards 2026 are now open
The Awards are designed to showcase the exceptional work taking place across NHSGGC every day, and recognise excellence in patient care, innovation, leadership, sustainability, staff wellbeing, volunteering and tackling health inequalities.
This is your chance to celebrate the individuals, teams and initiatives making a difference across NHSGGC.
If a member of staff has made a real difference to your care or you have a colleague you think should be recognised,
select the appropriate button below to place your votes.
Closing date for nominations is noon on Wednesday 24 July 2026.

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The People’s Choice Award recognises an individual, group, or team whose dedication, compassion, and commitment make a meaningful difference to the lives of people across Greater Glasgow and Clyde. This award celebrates those whose contributions often happen behind the scenes and may go largely unrecognised, yet have a profound impact on patients, families, colleagues, and communities.
Nominees embody the values of the NHS through exceptional care, kindness, and a willingness to go above and beyond their everyday responsibilities. Whether through small acts of support or sustained efforts that improve the experiences and outcomes of others, they demonstrate an unwavering commitment to helping people when they need it most.
This award shines a light on those unsung heroes whose work makes a real and lasting difference, inspiring others through their dedication and selfless service.

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This page is dedicated to recognising the incredible work happening across NHSGGC. From innovative ideas and outstanding patient care to award wins and everyday acts of kindness, this is where we’ll shine a light on the people and teams making a real difference.
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This page brings together newsletter editions for this sector, with updates, staff stories and practical information from across local services. Browse the latest issue or download previous editions below.
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Our sector newsletters bring together the latest staff news, service updates and good news stories from across our services in one place. Each edition is available as a downloadable PDF, making it easier to read the latest issue and look back at previous editions.
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Current resources available to download
Patient Journey Materials for Print
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Course overview
Partnership working is fundamental to NHSGGC, this course aims to build confidence and capability in effective partnership working for all NHSGGC staff, especially managers and staff side reps.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Familiarity with partnership working good practice
- Familiarity with the Board Partnership Agreement
- Roles and responsibilities in partnership working
- The governance process and role of partnership forums
Who should attend?
All NHSGGC staff including any managers, supervisors and staff side reps.
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Pre-requisites
- Familiarity with the Facilities Arrangements for Trade Unions and Professional Organisations Policy Overview
- Other modules on the People Management Programme (supported by the People Management Guide)
KSF Links
- C1 Communication
- C2 Personal and People Development
- C4 Service Improvement
- C5 Quality
- G6 People Management
Course Dates
Wednesday 19th August 2026, 1.00 pm – 3.30 pm via MS Teams
Wednesday 21st October 2026, 1.00 pm – 3.30 pm via MS Teams
Wednesday 2nd December 2026, 1.00 pm – 3.30 pm via MS Teams – Booking opens 01/08/2026
To book a place on the course, please use the eESS Login (scot.nhs.uk) 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.
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)
If you need any information on specific course content, the venue or booking process, please do not hesitate to contact Learning and Education Support Team on 0141 278 2700 (Option 3).
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is moving to a new digital dental charting system. The system, called SALUD, is being introduced across Glasgow Dental Hospital and School.
This will replace the current paper-based dental charting and clinical documentation.
Why are we making this change?
SALUD will:
- Improve patient safety and record accuracy
- Provide clear, structured digital documentation
- Reduce reliance on paper records
- Support the move towards a fully integrated electronic patient record (EPR)
What does this mean for you?
Clinical documentation will move from paper to digital, and workflows may change slightly depending on your role/specialty.
Full training will be provided ahead of go‑live, with support available during and after implementation.
When is this happening?
Dates are still being finalised. Current timelines are as follows:
- Training planned for August / September
- Go‑live in September / October
How will I be supported?
- Role‑based training sessions
- Quick reference guides and resources
- Superusers / on‑site support at go‑live
- Ongoing support via Digital Services
Where can I find more information?
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions below, and more resources and training opportunities are coming soon.
What should I do now?
Nothing at this stage – just be aware that the change is coming.
You will receive training information, further updates and details of how to prepare over the coming months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SALUD?
SALUD is a digital dental charting system that allows clinicians to record patient information electronically, replacing paper-based records.
Why are we introducing SALUD?
SALUD will improve:
- Efficiency in accessing and sharing patient information
- Patient safety and accuracy of records
- Consistency of clinical documentation
Is TrakCare being replaced?
No.
- SALUD will be used specifically for dental charting and clinical documentation, such as clinical notes, treatment plans, diagnoses codes and patient allergies
- TrakCare remains the system for patient demographics and appointments
My specialty is currently utilising Digital Clinical Notes (DCN) for recording of information. Will this be affected?
- The initial roll out will focus on those specialties currently using paper notes
- There will be a hybrid phase during which some specialties will be recording their notes on Salud, and some will be recording on Digital Clinical Notes
- All information input into SALUD will be viewable via clinical portal, allowing viewability across specialties
- Engagement with specialties already on DCN will be communicated in due course prior to further roll out
When will SALUD go live?
We are currently working towards:
- Training in August / September
- Go‑live in September / October
These dates are indicative and will be confirmed closer to implementation.
Will I receive training?
Yes – all users will receive training appropriate to their role before go‑live.
More information on training sessions will be shared shortly.
How will training be delivered?
Training is expected to include:
- Supporting materials such as quick reference guides
- Face‑to‑face sessions
- Online sessions
Will there be support at go-live?
Yes. There will be:
- Ongoing help via Digital Services
- Superusers available locally
- On‑site support during go‑live
Do I need to prepare anything now?
No immediate action is required.
Further instructions – including training and system access – will be shared in advance.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
- Your local clinical lead, manager or tutor or…
- The Digital SALUD Project Team ggc.spi-epr.team@nhs.scot
Where can I find updates?
- This webpage
- Updates shared via your department (namely the Dental Bulletin)
- Communications from your clinical leads or managers
Resources
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Learning Resource Overview
Supporting the development of your staff is an essential part of your role. It ensures your team members have the competence and confidence to provide the best possible service. This learning resource explores how to maximise the effectiveness of the KSF Personal Development Planning and Review process for your staff team. It’s focused on the PDP & Review (TURAS Appraisal) process used by Agenda for Change staff.
How the Learning Resource works
The resource has 2 core elements and links to a wider learning pathway.
- learnPro e-Learning Module (GGC:166 NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework) contains a range of information and resources to provide underpinning knowledge on the KSF Personal Development Planning and Review process and on good practice in developing your staff. It can be accessed on the learnPro platform and can be found under the CPD tab.
- Virtual Sessions (1.5 hours) are also available for Reviewers and Managers with the focus on the application of learning around this, in particular to:
- Give participants the opportunity to reflect on their role in developing their staff
- Identify ways to make reviews more meaningful in practice
- Identify key actions to progress KSF PDP&R in participants own area
Who is this Learning Resource aimed at?
Any Manager or KSF Reviewer in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde who has responsibility for managing or reviewing NHSGGC staff in their teams. This includes Managers and KSF Reviewers employed in integrated Health and Social Care Partnerships who are not directly employed by NHSGGC and require to support NHS staff with their KSF PDP&R.
Pre-Requisites
For Reviewers/ Managers who are attending the Virtual Sessions within this resource, there are some pre-requisites prior to attending. They should:
- Complete the learnPro e-Learning Module (GGC 166 NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework) which provides underpinning knowledge and resources
- Also all potential candidates should explore the People Management Guide.
Virtual Session
To book a place on the course, please use the eESS Login (scot.nhs.uk) 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.
Course dates
Wednesday 1st July 2026, 9.30 am – 11.00 am (MS Teams)
Tuesday 4th August 2026, 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm (MS Teams)
Monday 7th September 2026, 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (MS Teams)
Monday 19th October 2026, 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm (MS Teams)
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 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 Login (scot.nhs.uk).
If you have any queries around the KSF PDP&R process, please contact the Learning and Education Support team on 0141 278 2700 option 3.




