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Vacancies
NHS Lanarkshire advertises all general vacancies on the NHS Scotland Recruitment website at https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/.
Pathways
NHS Lanarkshire has a variety of full and part-time posts available whether you are looking to change your career or start fresh, we welcome people from all walks of life.
We recognise that people may have gained invaluable skills from other professions that may be transferable to NHS Lanarkshire so we welcome people from a range of backgrounds.
Pre-Employment Programme
NHS Lanarkshire offer pre-employment programmes which providing an opportunity for candidates to learn new skills within NHS Lanarkshire and work closely in partnership with external organisations. Some examples of organisations you could work with are; Barnardo’s Work, Princes Trust Get into Healthcare and Project SEARCH.
Project SEARCH
NHS Lanarkshire works closely with New College Lanarkshire offering young people who have learning disabilities or additional needs an opportunity for employment. There are no formal entry requirements, candidates are asked to attend an interview and an assessment process. Individuals are fully supported through NHS Lanarkshire whilst they gain hands on experience equipping them for the world of work.
More information on Project SEARCH can be found on the New College Lanarkshire website: https://www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk/courses/supported-learning/dfn-project-search
Apprenticeships
We offer different types of apprenticeships depending on what stage you are at in your career.
Foundation Apprenticeship
If you are in S5 or S6 in school, foundation apprenticeship can be one of your chosen subject and is accepted as an equivalent of an SQA Higher by most universities in Scotland. The foundation apprenticeship allows you to gain work experience on a practical level whilst also completing your studies at school.
The apprenticeship will be delivered by your school in line with the chosen NHS Lanarkshire (?) employer. It can take up to two years to complete with a mix of being onsite at your NHS placement and studying at college. Below is a list of the apprenticeships available through NHSScotland:
- Business Skills
- Creative and Digital Media
- Engineering
- Hardware and System Support
- Social Services and Healthcare
- Software Development
Completion of these apprenticeships could lead for further education opportunities and help you to be employed into a field of your interest.
Modern Apprenticeship
If you are aged between 16-24, or up to 29 if care experienced or disabled, you can become a modern apprentice. This is a great way to start your career where you can get a job, get paid and gain valuable qualifications all at the same time. Depending on the role in which you are interested in you could complete your apprenticeship at one of the following;
- A hospital
- An office
- A care home
- Community health centre
Eligibility for modern apprenticeship;
- Entry requirements vary from National 4, National 5 or Higher depending on role
- It can take 1-4 years to complete depending on the level of apprenticeship
- The pay is at least as much as the Scottish Living Wage – more information on this can be found here
Some areas in which you could undertake a modern apprenticeship include;
- Business and Administration
- Creative and Digital Media
- Dental Nursing
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Healthcare Support
- IT and Telecommunications
- Life Sciences
- Mechanical Engineering
- Pharmacy
Graduate Apprenticeship
This type of apprenticeship allows you to study towards a degree whilst working in your role. You will spend around 80% of your time working and around 20% at University or College. The duration of the graduate apprenticeship can vary from 2-4 years dependent on the qualification or level of study.
Below are some examples of Graduate Apprenticeships we offer;
- IT: Management for Business
- IT: Software Development
- Business Management
- Cyber Security
For more detailed information on apprenticeships please visit the following websites.
Interested in becoming a medic?
Being a doctor is a highly rewarding career where you can make a difference to peoples lives by diagnosing and treating illness and disease whilst working as part of a team of medical professionals. Delivering the best possible healthcare to patients and their families is of top priority.
Before you apply to study medicine, you need to make sure you have the accepted grades to be accepted onto the degree programmes at university and you also need to sit the UK clinical aptitude test (UKCAT). More information on this test can be found on the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) website: https://www.ucat.ac.uk/
In Scotland, there are 5 universities that offer a degree in medicine which makes the application process very competitive. The entry requirements vary between universities. You can find what is required using the following websites;
- University of Aberdeen
- University of Dundee
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Glasgow
- University of St Andrews
Further information about medical schools in the UK can be found on the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service website: https://www.ucas.com/explore/subjects/medicine-and-allied-subjectsand Colleges Admissions Service
Already studying medicine?
If you are already at medical school, you may be starting to think about your training after you graduate. Once you have passed your final exams and got your medical degree, you can then apply for foundation training. This is through an application process via the UKFPO National Programme.
Following graduation from medical school, the two year foundation training programme is the first stage of postgraduate medical training in Scotland. The foundation programme is designed to give you broad experience in a range of specialities, populations, geographical regions and also work within teaching hospitals and remote and rural areas. More information on the Scottish Foundation School can be found on the Scottish Medical Training website: https://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/foundation.aspx.
Interested in training as a GP?
General practice speciality training is a popular career path providing many opportunities to develop your skills. GP’s treat common medical conditions of patients and can refer them to hospital or other medical services if specialist intervention is required. Information on GP training in Scotland can be found on the Scottish Medical Training website: https://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/general-practice.aspx.
Hospital speciality training
NHS education for Scotland (NES) runs the delivery of training programmes for a range of specialities for training medics. All of content and curriculum for these programmes is approved by the General Medical Council (GMC). More information on this can be found on the Scottish Medical Training website: https://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/specialty.aspx.
Interested in becoming a nurse?
To become a nurse, you must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) which you would gain after you graduate from university.
There are many paths to becoming a nurse, some of the following are below.
You may find it useful to undertake some relevant work experience within a healthcare setting via workplace placement. You could also get involved with our volunteering programme which is highly rewarding. More information on this can be found on our volunteering page. This would be great for your experience and help you when applying to university.
There are also both foundation and modern apprenticeships available which would help you gain knowledge and skills within healthcare settings. Please see below for more information:
You can study for a HNC in Healthcare Practice at college which could lead onto a pre-registration undergraduate nursing degree.
Fully-funded degree-level nursing programmes through the Open University are available if you’re an experienced nursing support worker who wants to become a registered nurse.
In Scotland, many universities offer undergraduate programmes in adult nursing, approved by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC). A list of approved programmes can be found on their website: https://www.nmc.org.uk/education/quality-assurance-of-education/how-we-approve-education-programmes/programme-approval-visit-reports/.
Pre-registration undergraduate programmes usually take around 3 years full-time study. There are part-time options and distance learning opportunities may be available.
More information on our nursing careers can be found on the NHS Scotland website: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/careers/explore-our-careers/nursing/.
Service leavers and veterans
If you’re an armed forces service leaver or veteran, you may already have the knowledge and skills we’re looking for. We are here to help you find the right job for your skills.
Armed forces qualifications
You may be unsure about how your qualifications and experience will be recognised in the NHS. When you’re applying for a role, we may ask for specific qualifications or equivalent experience.
The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) can help you understand your qualifications. You can find out more about the framework and the level of your qualifications on the SCQF Support for Veterans web page.
When searching for vacancies on our recruitment website, you’ll see that each job description includes minimum criteria. Knowing the SCQF level of your qualifications will help when you apply. Your qualifications and experience could also be suited to jobs you’ve not thought about before.
Transferable skills
Transferable skills are the skills you can use in lots of different jobs. You’ll develop them throughout your life, in education, in work and in your social life.
Graduate Training Programmes
If you have graduated from University and are looking to start your career with the NHS, we offer graduate training programmes which offer salaried work and the opportunity to learn new skills.
Management Training Scheme
We are always looking for ambitious and driven individuals and our management training programme aims to recruit individuals who are enthusiastic, talented and confident and would be committed future leader in the NHS. We pride ourselves in equal opportunities and our current and previous trainees come from a variety of backgrounds. There are some entry requirements which are listed below;
- Qualified to SCQF level 10 in any subject area
- Are of any age
- Have the right to work in the UK
More information on the programme can be found on the NHS Education for Scotland website – Management Training Scheme website: https://www.mts.scot.nhs.uk/
Returning to Practice
If you have previously worked within NHSScotland and wish to return, we have opportunities available. Depending on how long you have been away, you may need to take a refresher course and update your registration.
Nursery and Midwifery
The return to practice scheme funded by the Scottish Government and managed by the NHS Education for Scotland (NES) provided support for former nurses and midwives wishing to return to practice by paying for their tuition fees. For up-to-date information visit NHS Education for Scotland’s website – Return to practice (Nursing and midwifery) page: https://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/our-work/return-to-practice-nursing-and-midwifery/.
GP Returner Programme
If you are a GP who has been out of general practice for two years and wish to return to practice, the GP returner programme is supported by the Scottish Government and financial aid can be provided. More information can be found on the Scotland Deanery website: https://www.scotlanddeanery.nhs.scot/your-development/gp-induction-and-returner-programmes/scotland-gp-returner-programme/.
