Organisations

This section is the starting place for all information on the different professions and occupations that contribute to health in the NHSScotland. There are resources on professional associations and trades unions and on continuing professional development, as well as resources for those belonging to specific health professions.

Sub-categories for this topic

Chaplaincy

Education resources on CPD and lifelong learning

Specialties, Medical

Specialties, Surgical

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Association of Scottish Trust Chief Pharmacists
The national association for Trust Chief Pharmacists who are responsible for the provision of pharmacy services within the primary care and hospital setting in Scotland.

CareandHealth.com
For people in the care sector. Has database of all UK approved social work courses, extensive policy and law references, by sector jobs service, news, features on professional practice, 1600+ links.

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Aims to support and promote its members and their profession and in doing so to ensure the best possible care is available to patients wherever they are.

College of Health Care Chaplains
Multi-faith, interdenominational professional organisation that exists to promote the professional standing of health care chaplaincy and that of its members

College of Occupational Therapists
Occupational therapists treat people with mental, physical and social problems by helping them to engage in activity in order to improve their everyday function and to prevent disability

Doctors.net.uk
Website created and run by doctors, for doctors. Contains numerous useful resources. Registration required

Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists in Scotland
Organisation for pharmacists in hospitals (public & private), NHS boards and authorities, primary care groups, local healthcare co-operatives, GP practices and elsewhere in the managed services

Health Care Information Courses - from The British Library
Dates, prices and details for courses that cover finding, accessing, using and creating healthcare information

Health Services Research Unit
The Health Services Research Unit (HSRU) has a national remit to research the best ways to provide health care, and to train those working in the health services in research methods.

Healthcare Supply Association
Promotes the work of supplies staff at all levels, arranges training events and seminars, organises and sponsors educational and travel awards and hosts and promotes a high profile annual conference

Needlestick Injuries: Sharpen Your Awareness
Report of the Short Life Working Group on needlestick injuries in the NHSScotland. Includes information on causes and prevention of needlestick injuries

NHS Education for Scotland
Initiative to focus and expand upon the provision of training and development needs of all staff in NHSScotland

Nursing & Midwifery Council
The Nursing and Midwifery Council is an organisation set up by Parliament to ensure nurses, midwives and health visitors provide high standards of care to their patients and clients

Occupational-health.net
Resource site for Occupational Health professionals

Public Appointments in NHSScotland
Information on public appointments within the NHS in Scotland

Royal College of Anaesthetists
The Royal College of Anaesthetists is responsible for setting and maintaining standards in the practice of clinical anaesthesia in the United Kingdom.

Royal College of General Practitioners
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) is the academic organisation in the UK for general practitioners.

Royal College of Nursing
The RCN promotes the interests of nurses and patients by working with government, MPs, other unions, professional bodies and voluntary organisations.

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
The College’s principal objects stated in the Charter are ‘the encouragement of the study and the advancement of the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology’.

Royal College of Ophthalmologists
The aim of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists is to educate the general public in all matters relating to vision and the health of the human eye.

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
Royal College status was granted in August 1996 and the College currently has more than 4500 members, who are mainly hospital and community paediatricians.

Royal College of Physicians (London)
For over 450 years the Royal College of Physicians has played a pivotal role in maintaining standards of medical practice in hospitals in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Enjoys a unique and privileged position among its sister colleges in the UK in that both physicians and surgeons (including dentists) make up its Membership and Fellowship. Founded in 1599.

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh has a proud history spanning more than 300 years. the modern College remains faithful to its earliest aims: to promote the highest standards in medicine

Royal College of Psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional and educational body for all psychiatrists in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

Royal College of Radiologists
Under its Charter, the College's objectives are: the advancement of the science and practice of radiology;the furtherance of public education;the promotion of study and research

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Both a post graduate school with Faculties of Anaesthesia, Radiology, Nursing and Dentistry as well as being a post graduate school for surgeons. It also has an undergraduate medical school.

Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Since its foundation in 1505, this institution has continuously promoted, through education training and examination, the raising of standards in surgical practice.

Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
As the professional organisation and governing body for pharmacy, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPSGB) works in a number of different ways to promote development of higher standards of practice.

Royal Society of Medicine
Aims to provide a broad range of educational activities and opportunities for doctors, dentists, and veterinary surgeons, including students of these disciplines and allied health-care professionals.

Scotland's Health at Work
Scotland's Health at Work is the national award scheme which rewards your efforts and achievements in building a healthy workforce, a healthy workplace and a healthy organisation.

Scottish Advisory Committee on Distinction Awards
Guide to the NHS Consultants' distinction awards scheme (Scotland) that rewards outstanding professional work

Scottish Association of Chaplains in Healthcare
Professional body representing the interests of chaplains in healthcare

Scottish Health Service Centre
The Scottish Health Service Centre provides and co-ordinates a range of professional services and facilities for the National Health Service in Scotland

Scottish Intensive Care Society and Audit Group
The Scottish Intensive Care Society aims to co-ordinate and represent the specialty of intensive care in Scotland. Its specific aims are to promote educational, research and audit activities.

Scottish Practice Nurses Association
Provides education to practice nurses, and attends national and Scottish Government Health Directorate meetings promoting and negotiating the role of practice nurses within primary care

South West Emergency Nurses Group, Scotland
A group of nurses involved in the delivery of emergency care, in the South West region of Scotland. It is the main aim of the group to share knowledge and practices with other emergency units

StaffNurse.com - Nursing Jobs
StaffNurse.com has jobs, news, blogs and an online message board for all UK nurses, midwives, health care assistants and health visitors

Statement of Fees & Allowances to GPs (Red Book)
Statement of Fees and Allowances Payable to General Medical Practitioners in Scotland

Volunteer Development Scotland - Volunteering in Health
Volunteer Development Scotland leads the Volunteering in Health strategy, designed to encourage the NHS in Scotland to make the best use of the enthusiasm, energy & commitment of volunteers