Hundreds of new junior doctors join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has welcomed 277 new junior doctors to the health board.This year’s intake of newly qualified doctors will begin their healthcare careers across our hospitals and healthcare facilities including the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, the Royal Hospital for Children, the Royal Alexandra Hospital and Inverclyde Royal Hospital.

The first-year doctors will take part in a week-long induction that includes spending time shadowing current trainees before embarking on their rotations across hospital departments on Wednesday, 7th August 2024.

Working across a variety of different disciplines and specialties including general medicine, surgery and paediatrics, the influx of junior doctors will play a critical role in supporting our medical teams while bringing a fresh perspective to our services.

Director of Medical Education at NHSGGC, Colin Perry, said: “I am delighted to welcome our junior doctors to the organisation. The detailed and carefully planned induction highlights our dedication and commitment to providing the highest standard of patient care by fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals.

“Our junior doctors will play a critical role in the future of the NHS, and they have worked extremely hard to get where they are today.”

Colin added: “Our commitment to delivering patient centred care will be further enhanced by our new recruits, who will have access to a range of resources to support them throughout their healthcare careers.

“This is the next generation of medical professionals, and it is excellent to see the number of individuals who want to join NHSGGC.

“As an employer, we are committed to providing them with the resources they need to ensure they have a successful transition into their new role, with a dual focus on their education and wellbeing.

“I look forward to seeing their progress over time as well as the positive impact they will have across our workforce.”