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August 6, 2025

Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 6th Aug ***Now includes Paid Placement Opportunities for the Armed Forces Community***

NHS Scotland is offering up to 6-month paid placement starting this September/October across a range of roles within the Health Boards. These placements are designed to help transfer your unique skills into a meaningful career in healthcare.


For more information about the AFT programme - webpage

AFTP host activities on a regular basis throughout the year - including a monthly information and application Webinars, in-person events, as well as providing information on how to become an Armed Forces Ambassador.

Click here to watch an introduction from the team regarding the programme, and its activities and aims.

To join the virtual Webinars, complete this form to sign up for:

Intro to NHSScotland (every 1st Tuesday)

Application (every 2nd Tuesday)

Skills Alignment (every 3rd Tuesday)

Surgery Session (every 4th Tuesday)

You can attend as many as you like and register as far ahead as January 2026!

Other information regarding  in-person events and other unique opportunities will be published within the mailing list - make sure you're signed up!


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE