This page is intended to assist AHPs in finding out more information about their career development and the NES NMAHP Transforming Roles Programme.
The Lead for this workstream for AHPs in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is Dr Mhairi Brandon.
If you have any questions on the NHSGGC AHP transforming roles workstream please get in touch with Mhairi directly.
“We work strategically at both a local and national level. We support and facilitate learning and development across all levels of the AHP Career Pathway”
We are part of a national network of AHP Practice Education staff based in all NHS Boards across Scotland.
The AHP Practice Education Team work with AHPs at all stages of their career. We aim to ensure the quality of work-based learning and to develop the work place as a learning environment.
Priority areas of work are guided at a national level by NHS Education for Scotland (NES). However, the AHP Practice Education Team workstreams do reflect the needs of the AHP workforce locally in NHSGGC and NHS Golden Jubilee.
We work with students and practice educators across NHSGGC, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and NES to support the provision of quality practice-based learning. This ensures we continue to have experienced newly qualified AHPs who can provide high quality care across NHSGGC.
Further information on local work and resources can be found by accessing the AHP Practice Educators Information page.
The team also contributes to national work to support AHP practice-based learning.
As a team we are involved in the promotion of career choices and pathways available for AHP professions at all levels of the Career Framework.
The team link with local Workforce Employability Leads to keep up to date and support local workforce development plans/ events and to address any local recruitment challenges.
The NHS Scotland Careers in Healthcare webpage is easily accessible to all and has a number of useful resources including up to date careers opportunities across all professions, careers stories, blogs and information on apprenticeships.
The team also supports AHP return to practice. This includes AHPs who wish to return to practice and join the HCPC register, as well as AHPs willing to support a period of supervised practice for an AHP within NHSGGC.
NES have launched the AHP Return to Practice web page which provides information, links to resources and access to NHS Board key contacts.
This webpage includes guidance to arranging supervised practice. To compliment this guidance, we have worked with NHSGGC Human Resources (HR) to provide Supplementary Information on the NHSGGC HR Process and the AHP senior leads to have agreed timescales for organising supervised practice. These documents will guide NHSGGC AHPs supporting supervised practice placements.
The purpose of supervision is to promote wellbeing, support personal and professional development, develop knowledge, skills, and values and to promote competent practice, safe and effective person-centred care (Rothwell et al, 2018). All of these bring benefits to us as individuals, to our teams, organisations and to those who access our services.
Supervision is for and about you, as a person, a professional and as an employee.
Scotland’s Position Statement on supervision for Allied Health Professions (2018) states that all AHP practitioners, irrespective of their level of practice or experience, should have access to, and be prepared to make constructive use of supervision.
Allied Health Professions (AHP) support and supervision on TURAS and NHSGGC AHP Supervision Policy and Resources provide further information on AHP support and supervision (including resources to support supervision in practice, and access to learning and training on the subject).
We support local networks to highlight areas of best practice that are in place to support Newly Qualified Practitioners (NQPs).
The team will also be supporting a national scoping exercise looking at the needs of NQPs and those supporting them in their transition into the workforce.
We recognise that the transition from student to Newly Qualified Practitioner (NQP) can be an exciting but often daunting time. We therefore encourage all NQPs to complete NHS Flying Start, the national development programme designed to support NQPs including, nurses, midwives and AHPs, in their first year of practice.
The Flying start programme combines individual learning with support in the workplace which helps NQPs develop their confidence and become competent and capable health professionals.
Further information on the Flying Start programme can be found on the AHP Flying Start NHS® Learning Site on TURAS and on the NHSGGC Flying Start NHS® Portal.
Role development and learning and development for AHP support workers working across all care settings is vitally important. Information and resources are available on Support Worker Central on TURAS.
A survey was carried out in 2023 to establish the learning and development needs of the AHP HCSW workforce across NHSGGC. A report of the findings from this survey has been produced along with a summary SWAY.
Defined as “any action by a health or social care professional involved in direct patient care which impacts on clinical outcome in a measurable way” (NHS Education for Scotland, 2008).
We work with AHPs within NHSGGC to develop the use of clinical skills to support learning and high-quality client-centred practice. We also contribute to the national work stream to support and develop clinical skills.
The NHSGGC 2025/6 AHP Education Fund will open at 9am on Monday 14th April, closing at 9am on Monday 12th May 2025. This round of funding includes MSc. modules at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) and The HNC Occupational Therapy Support Course at Glasgow Clyde College (GCC).
Information sessions over MS Teams have been organised with GCU and GCC.
These sessions offer the opportunity to hear from course and programme leads and ask questions about the opportunities. The sessions will be recorded and made available to those who are unable to attend live.
You can contact the AHP Practice Education Team via email to register to receive the application pack directly – ggc.gjnhahpepl@nhs.scot
Please indicate in your email if you are requesting the MSc. modular options application pack or the HNC Occupational Therapy Support pack.
Email: ggc.gjnhahpepl@nhs.scot
The Scottish MRSA Reference Laboratory (SMRSARL) was established in April 1997. We were created in response to a rapid increase in the number of MRSA infections identified in hospitals across Scotland. We are commissioned by National Services Division for Scotland, with clinical and scientific advice from Public Health Scotland (PHS) . Since November 2013, the Scottish MRSA Reference Laboratory has been located within the New Lister Building, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
The SMRSARL provides a national MRSA reference service for isolates from diagnostic laboratories throughout Scotland. The services we provide include: confirmation of MRSA status, detection of various toxin genes and epidemiological typing of strains. We also provide advice on infection control issues and have an ongoing research and development program. We collaborate with PHS to provide data on the national trends in MRSA epidemiology in Scotland.
The Scottish Antimicrobial Resistance Service (SAMRS) investigates carbapenem resistance in Enterobacterales, Pseudomonads, Acinetobacter species and other healthcare associated Gram negative bacteria. We were commissioned in 2016 by National Services Division for Scotland, with clinical and scientific advice from Public Health Scotland (PHS).
The increasing incidence of carbapenemases across Scotland led to the formation of our service. From 2016, we began providing molecular detection for the ‘Big 5’ carbapenemase genes (KPC, NDM, VIM,OXA-48 and IMP). In 2018, we introduced molecular detection of OXA-23, OXA-24/40, OXA-51 and OXA-58 in isolates of Acinetobacter species. Finally, in 2019 we commenced our broth microdilution service. Broth microdilution allows our team to further screen for other mechanisms of resistance (including rare carbapenemases).
We investigate colistin resistance and other exceptional phenotypes demonstrated by Enterobacterales, Pseudomonads, Acinetobacter species and other healthcare associated Gram negative bacteria. We also provide cefiderocol sensitivity testing for multidrug resistant organisms (on request).
Since November 2013, the Enteric Bacterial Infections Service (EBIS) (formerly known as the Scottish Salmonella, Shigella and Clostridioides difficile Reference Laboratory (SSSCDRL)) has been located within the New Lister Building, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
The EBIS are the National Reference Centre for the characterisation of Salmonella, Shigella and C. difficile. We are commissioned by National Services Division for Scotland, with clinical and scientific advice from Public Health Scotland (PHS).
The EBIS provides antimicrobial susceptibility testing and Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) of these pathogenic enteric bacteria. The Laboratory actively participates in training, development and relevant externally-funded research and works closely with a number of agencies including PHS and the Gastrointestinal Bacterial Reference unit (GBRU), London.
The laboratory participates in the EC-funded programme organised by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for surveillance of gastrointestinal infections.
The Diagnostic and Reference Parasitology Service (DRPS) (formerly known as the Scottish Parasite Diagnostic and Reference Laboratory (SPDRL)) was established in 1982. Our aim is to provide an efficient and effective parasite diagnostic and advisory service for Scotland.
We are commissioned by National Services Division for Scotland, with clinical and scientific advice from Public Health Scotland (PHS). Since November 2013, the DRPS has been located within the New Lister Building, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
The DPRS provides a service to Medical Microbiology laboratories across Scotland. The services offered include: diagnosis and identification of parasites in clinical material, diagnosis of human parasite diseases by immunological methods, advice regarding investigation of patients and the appropriateness of tests and finally, advice about prophylaxis and treatment.
iMatter is the NHS Scotland Staff Experience continuous improvement tool, developed nationally, and used within all NHSScotland Boards.
iMatter is designed to help individuals, teams, Directorates, Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) and Boards, understand and improve staff experience. This is a term used to describe the extent to which employees feel motivated, supported and cared for at work. It is reflected in levels of engagement, motivation and productivity.
The process is based on a staff engagement questionnaire which all staff are asked to respond to, which generates a Team Report. The team discusses the report and agrees the team strength along with up to 3 improvement actions. This improvement plan is captured on a team ‘Storyboard’ which the team then uses to monitor progress. The process is then completed annually.
For any questions, support or guidance regarding iMatter, or if you would like to share any iMatter success stories, please contact the iMatter mailbox at imatter@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
The 14-floor Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) building is one of the largest acute hospitals in the UK and home to major specialist services including renal medicine, transplantation, neurology, spinal and vascular surgery, with state-of-the-art Critical Care, Theatre and Diagnostic Services. There is also a Teaching and Learning Centre for the University of Glasgow.
The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital currently has a range of medical vacancies within its Emergency Department, including:
If you are interested in the above vacancies:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest health board and provider of healthcare in Scotland and one of the largest in the UK. Responsible for the provision and management of the whole range of health services in this area including hospitals and General Practice, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde works alongside partnership organisations including local authorities and the voluntary sector.
It serves a population of 1.15 million covering 6 local authority areas which include the city of Glasgow as well as incorporating both urban and rural areas. With a total budget of £3.2 billion and a workforce of around 39,369 staff, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde delivers local, regional and national services including acute hospital, primary, mental health and community services.
A major capital building programme of over £1 billion to modernise Glasgow’s acute hospitals has already seen the delivery of the new West of Scotland Cancer Centre, two Ambulatory Care Hospitals at Stobhill and the Victoria as well as a new Laboratory Facility providing Biochemistry, Haematology, Pathology, Genetics and citywide mortuary services based on the South Glasgow Hospitals Campus which was opened in 2012.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Acute Services are delivered currently from three Sectors covering North Glasgow, South Glasgow and Clyde and three Directorates with cross site responsibilities covering Women and Children’s Services, Regional Services and Diagnostics.
The dimensions of the Directorates/Sectors are around:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has the largest group of adult acute hospitals in Scotland offering many opportunities to ensure job satisfaction and career development. We provide a wide range of services from community-based care through to the full range of general and specialist hospital services. Close links are enjoyed with all universities in Glasgow and Clyde and our staff makes a significant contribution to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across the multidisciplinary spectrum.
In Glasgow north of the river Clyde, there are Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Stobhill Ambulatory Care Hospital, Gartnavel General Hospital (including the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre) and Glasgow Dental Hospital & School. In Glasgow south of the river, there are the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, the Royal Hospital for Children, the Victoria Ambulatory Care Hospital and West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital. And within the Clyde area are the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, Inverclyde Royal Hospital in Greenock and the Vale of Leven District General Hospital in Alexandria.
The 14-floor Queen Elizabeth University Hospital building is one of the largest acute hospitals in the UK and home to major specialist services including renal medicine, transplantation, neurology, spinal and vascular surgery, with state-of-the-art Critical Care, Theatre and Diagnostic Services. There is also a Teaching & Learning Centre for the University of Glasgow.
The adult hospital is integrated with the children’s hospital with separate functions and entrances.
There is a physical link for patients and staff from the hospitals into the Maternity and Neurosciences Institute buildings. The hospitals are also linked to the laboratory buildings via an underground tunnel and pneumatic tube.
The atrium of the hospital houses retail shops and a coffee shop. There is a large restaurant/coffee area on the first floor of the hospital with a balcony and views out onto the landscaped area in front of the hospital.
The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is a large teaching hospital with an acute-operational bed complement of 1109 beds. The Hospital is situated in the south-west of Glasgow and provides a comprehensive range of acute and related clinical services.
Services include Emergency Medicine, Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine (including sub-specialties), General Surgery (including sub-specialties), Medicine for the Elderly (including Assessment, Rehabilitation and Day Services), Gynaecology, Neonatal Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology, Physically Disabled Rehabilitation and Continuing Care. The Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Urology and Ophthalmology Departments provide the single in-patient location for the whole population of South Glasgow. In-patient Maxillofacial (trauma and elective surgery and specialist provision for head and neck cancer), Dermatology and the Assessment and Rehabilitation service for the Physically Disabled are also provided for the whole city from the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
The Institute of Neurological Sciences is based on the Queen Elizabeth campus and provides Neurosurgical, Neurological, Clinical Neurophysiology, Neuroradiological and Neuropathology facilities for the West of Scotland. The Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Unit for Scotland provides a spinal injuries service to the whole of Scotland. This is housed in a purpose-built facility.
There is also a wide range of therapeutic services including Audiology, Clinical Psychology, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, ECG, Physiotherapy, Radiology (including MRI and CT provision for the general hospital service) and Speech Therapy.
The Emergency Department of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is expected to see circa 110 000 new patient attendances per annum. An active shop floor consultant presence is maintained as is the importance of high quality training in Emergency medicine.
The Emergency Department provides a full 24-hour a day 7 day a week service for all 999 ambulance patients and patients who self-present. This provides the medical staff with a very broad range of clinical practice which includes acute general medicine, cardiology, surgical emergencies, major trauma, orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology, ENT, paediatric medicine and surgery, psychiatric care and a small percentage of primary care patients.
In addition to the Emergency Department patients, GP referrals to orthopaedics are reviewed by the respective receiving teams in the Emergency Department. When these patients require resuscitation or immediate attention, the Emergency Department medical staff initiate initial treatment.
The Emergency Department consultant rota has been extensively revised to comply with the new consultant contract, extend consultant shop floor presence and foster closer working within the team. Emergency Medicine Services are delivered from minor injury units and one large Emergency Department on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital site. The MIU’s and the Emergency Departments have a number of Emergency Nurse Practitioners who provide Minor Injury Services. In addition consultants employed within the Emergency department of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital participate in the EMRS retrieval service.
Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs), are organisations formed to integrate health and social care services provided by NHSGGC and six local authorities in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde region. Each partnership is jointly run by NHSGGC and the local authority.
We understand that choosing the right place to live is just as important as choosing the right job. Many people who have moved from abroad to Scotland have been attracted by the opportunity to enhance their quality of life.
We are aware you will ask yourself many questions and do a lot of research before making your final decision to move to Scotland.
Scotland’s people are well known for being warm, welcome and friendly. Scotland is a home to over five million people, and it is estimated that for every person living in Scotland, another five people living across the world have Scottish ancestry. With such wide connections spreading to every corner of the globe, it is no wonder that overseas visitors are made to feel like they are returning home!
As a place to live, the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area has many attractions. The West of Scotland combines cosmopolitan charm, lush countryside and soothing seaside. Culturally diverse, architecturally stunning and historically rich, this vibrant region is home to innovation, celebration and the largest city in Scotland – Glasgow.
As Scotland’s most populous region, the West of Scotland is home to approximately two million people. In addition to the city of Glasgow, East and West Dunbartonshire, Inverclyde, Ayrshire, North and South Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire make up this captivating and eclectic part of the country.
This is a region of striking contrast. Larger areas like Glasgow are within easy reach of picturesque towns, villages and some of Scotland’s most scenic beaches, captivating wildlife and tranquil countryside.
Glasgow is multicultural, magnificent and brimming with personality. Scotland’s largest city is home to nearly 600,000 people. Discover rich history, stunning architecture and the best shopping in the UK outside London.
This aptly-named ‘Dear Green Place’ blends the best of urban-living with the splendour of lush gardens and parks. Impressively, the city boasts more green space per square mile than any other UK city.
With some of the biggest and brightest businesses Scotland has to offer, in addition to enjoying the scenery, you can explore the many great career opportunities the city offers.
Offering the best of both worlds, Glasgow is close to breath taking countryside offering up nearby hill walking, sailing, and cycling. Some of the world’s greatest golf courses are all within an hour’s drive of the city. And this bustling city’s arts and culture, nightlife and food are hard to surpass.
Home to over 133,000 students from around the world, Greater Glasgow and Clyde has world-renowned universities and award-winning colleges.
At this level, students undertake degree-level education that usually requires four years to complete. Students only gain qualification at the end of this period.
Degree courses at Scottish universities cover academic subjects, while some can be vocational. Universities in Scotland encourage a greater level of independence, with the student primarily responsible for their own learning.
Today, Scottish universities are leading the way in innovations in areas such as life sciences, medical research, biotechnology, and environmental sciences. Glasgow is home to six world-renowned universities:
College courses are considered to be more vocational, with studies predominantly leading straight into employment within a specific industry. There are a number of course levels such as a Higher National Certificate (one year to complete) or a Higher National Diploma (two years to complete).
Each level offers a certified qualification. This means college students have something to show for each year of work.
Colleges work in partnership with local authorities and employers to deliver high quality Modern Apprenticeship (MA) programmes – over 10,000 college students are currently in MA programmes.
Not only do colleges work in partnership with employers to prepare students for work, some also have arrangements with universities to allow fast track degree entry. Glasgow is home to five exceptional colleges:
The region’s excellent transport links mean you’re connected to the rest of the UK – and the world.
The M8 motorway connects the West with the rest of Scotland, taking just under an hour to drive between the country’s major cities Glasgow and Edinburgh, a well-used commuter’s route.
The bus is an effortless way to get around because it’s inexpensive and widely available across the region – even in remote locations. Glasgow has the UK’s largest suburban rail network outside London.
An abundance of stations and travel times makes exploring the region by train an easy option. The rail network links both rural areas and cities with the rest of Scotland and the wider UK.
From Ardrossan, Gourock, Wemyss Bay and Oban you can also travel by ferry to many of Scotland’s western isles.
Glasgow has access to two international airports (Glasgow and Prestwick Airports) which connect the region with the rest of the UK and beyond. There are approximately 200 flights per day (pre-pandemic levels) from Glasgow international airport alone, ready to fly to over 90 destinations like London, Dubai and New York.
The best of the city-living, magnificent countryside and an opportunity to work in some of Scotland’s most exciting industries means this region is a hugely popular place to live and work.
Whether you are renting or buying, Greater Glasgow and Clyde offers a superb selection of housing. Here you’ll have your choice of apartments on the River Clyde, spacious Victorian flats in the West End and family homes in leafy suburbs conveniently located near to schools.
If you don’t want to buy a property straight away, renting in Glasgow is relatively straightforward and cost-effective. Glasgow offers excellent tenancy rights to make sure that you’re safe, your deposit is treated fairly and the property is looked after.
You can rent a property through a housing association, a private landlord or a letting agency and there are usually lots of flat shares available in Glasgow.
If you’re interested in buying a property in Glasgow then the great news is that house prices here are, on average, lower than anywhere else in the UK!
In recent times house prices in Glasgow have also dropped, making it a buyer’s market. In Glasgow, most properties are sold through estate agents or solicitors (lawyers). However, you can also buy privately through the owner of the property, though you will still need a solicitor to handle the legal work.
Scotland’s reputation when it comes to the weather is well-known, and slightly unfair. The weather in Scotland actually tends to be quite moderate and changeable, but is rarely extreme. You might experience ‘four seasons in one day’, but travel 20-30 minutes in any direction and the weather is generally completely different! There’s no bad time of year to live in Scotland, with plenty to see and do regardless of the elements. After all, as the old saying goes, ‘there is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes’!
For further information, please contact the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Workforce Supply Team:
Recruitment Agency disclaimer: We do not accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed and we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fees under these circumstances.
If speculative CVs are submitted by recruitment agencies, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current/future roles without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question. This will also apply to any CVs sent directly to line managers.
