Refugee Doctors Support Worker (Consultant)
- Part time
- Sessional
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 30th November 2025
- Advertised from 30th October 2025
- £1,400 per month, 1 day per week. Contracted until March 2026, with potential for future years.
Role
Bridges Programmes is able to offer some degree of flexibility as to working hours. Please indicate what your preferred hours are on application.
Bridges Programmes is a registered charity which helps New Scots into employment. Our Refugee Doctors Programme is funded by the Scottish Government and, in partnership with NHS allies and supporters, we provide various interventions and offer practical and emotional support to help Refugee Doctors achieve GMC Registration and, ultimately, to work in the NHS in Scotland.
The role:
The purpose of this post is to support Bridges Programmes’ specialist Doctors Caseworker to support and guide Refugee Doctors into relevant and appropriate careers in the NHS.
The candidate:
We are looking for a person with experience of working in the NHS in Scotland, as a doctor. This role would suit a retired or semi-retired medical professional, or one working part-time seeking additional employment. We are looking for a person who will align with Bridges’ values, and who will provide honest but empathetic advice and support to Refugee Doctors.
Main responsibilities:
- Organise and facilitate initial meetings with new refugee doctors registering on the project, and continue to liaise periodically with registered clients as required
- Support refugee doctors who are exiting the project early to find suitable alternative NHS roles
- Provide pastoral support for refugee doctors as they move through key milestones
- Liaise with NHS GGC clinicians in order to identify suitable candidates for undertaking clinical attachments
- Liaise with SCSCHF (NHS FV) to identify suitable candidates to attend the 5-day simulation programme, and/or other opportunities as they arise
- Co-facilitate the educational course run at RCPSG, and work collaboratively with the NHS GGC clinicians developing the curriculum
- Seek feedback, and bring new ideas to the team
Additional duties:
Tasks and duties at Bridges Programmes can sometimes be unpredictable and varied. All staff are expected to work in a flexible way when occasionally tasks arise which are not specifically covered by a job description. These additional tasks will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances and changes in work that are compatible with the jobholder’s regular area of work. If the additional duties become a regular or frequent part of a jobholder’s duties it may be included in their job description in consultation with the member of staff.
Person specification:
Skills and experience
- Experience of working within the NHS and familiar with NHS roles and entry pathways (E)
- Understanding of issues facing refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, and/or lived experience (D)
- Understanding of the employability pipeline and effective employability interventions, and/or lived experience of employability programmes (D)
- Caseload management and/or advice and guidance service delivery (D)
- Record of providing successful outcomes for people with barriers to the labour market (D)
- Knowledge of Office 365 including MS Excel (E)
Personal attributes
- Well organised, self-motivated, personable with excellent communication skills (E)
- Excellent relationship management skills, driven to motivate others (E)
- Team player able to identify and propose actions to continuously improve service delivery (E)
- Ability to adapt style to suit individual clients, and to motivate clients who feel disenfranchised (E)
- Ability to represent Bridges Programmes and work with a range of stakeholders including partner organisations and funders (E)
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We want to create a supportive and inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential, without prejudice or discrimination.
Application notes
For more information about Bridges Programmes please visit our website at; bridgesprogrammes.org.uk
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Interim Bridges CEO Kathleen Caskie at KathleenCaskie@BridgesProgrammes.org.uk
To apply for this post, please send a CV and covering letter to Recruitment@BridgesProgrammes.org.uk
Become Our Training Officer – Make An Impact That Matters
Help shape better support for refugees across Scotland by leading the delivery of high-quality, engaging training. You’ll develop learning resources and ensure practitioners have the knowledge and confidence to support people seeking protection.
If you’re an enthusiastic trainer with strong communication skills and a commitment to upholding rights, we’d love you to bring your expertise to our team.
About us
Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.
The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
Employee benefits package
- 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
- Progressive salary structure
- Flexible working options
- Training and development opportunities
- Union recognition
- Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
- Enhanced pay benefits
- Enhanced pension
- Counselling & coaching service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care scheme
- Death in service & 24-hour GP service
We’re looking for an organised and proactive Operations Officer to support the smooth running of our charity. In this role, you’ll coordinate day-to-day operations including inbox and CRM management, school enquiries and bookings, organisational calendars, and team meeting logistics. You’ll help maintain and update our websites, handle communications such as newsletters and teacher updates, and support systems development to improve efficiency. You’ll also oversee travel bookings, stock management, and identify opportunities for professional learning. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-driven, adaptable, and capable of maintaining accuracy in a fast paced environment.
About our charity - Time for Inclusive Education (TIE)
We are an education charity working with schools to address the prejudice, stereotypes and stigma that can lead to homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying. We work with national education partners, deliver services for teachers and learners in schools and communities, and develop teaching and curriculum resources.
Our core work focuses on the implementation of Scotland’s National Approach to LGBT Inclusive Education.
We manage the national platform lgbteducation.scot and deliver the national two-stage professional learning course ‘Delivering LGBT Inclusive Education’ on behalf of the Scottish Government. We also deliver workshops for primary and secondary school pupils, and create quality teaching resources.
We also run the Digital Discourse Initiative with international partners, a new programme complementing our core work which provides schools with tools and strategies to address the growing impact of disinformation, online hate, and prejudicial conspiracy narratives.
Role Overview and Responsibilities
As our Operations Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the organisation. You will handle core operational functions including organisational inboxes, our CRM system, school enquiries, and the main organisational calendar. You will support internal coordination by organising team meeting agendas, scheduling planning sessions, and maintaining systems that keep our work flowing efficiently.
You will also contribute to the development and upkeep of our websites, ensuring content, resources, and news are accurate and up to date. The role includes supporting the planning and delivery of events, coordinating logistics, communications, and on the day operations.
Communications and stakeholder engagement form another part of the role, including sending updates via Mailchimp, handling teacher communications, and identifying opportunities for news and promotional content. You will oversee stock management, travel and accommodation bookings, and help develop internal systems to streamline organisational processes.
This position requires a highly organised, detail oriented individual who can manage multiple systems, prioritise tasks effectively, and complete work to a consistently high standard without the need for supervision.
This role is best suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is calm under pressure, communicates clearly, and has a proven track record of accuracy and operational reliability. The successful candidate will be proactive, dependable, and capable of managing competing tasks across email, calendar, website, CRM, and logistical systems.
Are you motivated by the power of strong financial systems to support meaningful social change? Do you take pride in accuracy, clarity and well-organised processes that help an organisation thrive? MCR Pathways is looking for a diligent and proactive Finance Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated Finance team in Glasgow.
About the Role:
This role sits at the heart of our financial operations, ensuring we can continue delivering life-changing mentoring support to young people across the UK. As Finance Assistant, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting smooth transactional processes, and ensuring the integrity of the data we rely on to make informed decisions.
Working closely with our Finance Director and Finance Manager, you will help keep our systems running efficiently, supporting both day-to-day activity and the wider mission of the organisation.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure all invoices and expenses submitted through Dext are accurate before publishing to Xero, resolving any discrepancies and confirming correct coding and tax treatment.
- Complete regular bank reconciliations in Xero, matching transactions and promptly investigating variances.
- Keep supplier and customer contact records in Xero accurate and up to date.
- Prepare and set up payment batches for approval, ensuring invoices are correctly coded, authorised and processed in line with internal procedures.
About you:
- Experience working with Dext and Xero and online expense management systems.
- Confident handling day-to-day financial processes.
- Organised, with an eye for detail and accuracy, you take pride in keeping data clean, reliable and easy to navigate.
- Comfortable following established processes but also able to improve or update them when needed.
- You enjoy solving problems and can work independently, managing your workload efficiently and proactively.
- You communicate clearly and professionally, and you work well with others across different teams.
About MCR Pathways:
MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland as well as South East and North East England. We are committed to helping young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential. Our vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances. Our mentoring programme has profound impacts on school pupils in their confidence, wellbeing and post-school progression. MCR Mentors are volunteers who make and experience a life-changing difference.
You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. MCR Pathways’ values are Respect, Communication, Trust and Growth and they inform everything we do.
Benefits of working for MCR Pathways include: 33 days annual leave in first year rising to 38 days from 2nd year of employment, additional day off for your birthday, Living Pensions Employer, Life Assurance - 4 x salary.
Are you passionate about the power of data to drive real-world change? Do you have the analytical skills to turn complex information into actionable insights that improve young people's lives? MCR Pathways is looking for an enthusiastic and rigorous Evidence and Impact Officer to join our Systems, Evidence and Impact team in Glasgow.
About the Role:
This pivotal role supports the continuous improvement of our mentoring programme by ensuring we have a robust evidence base. You will be instrumental in evaluating our impact on young people, mentors and the wider education system, ensuring our decisions are always evidence-based and aligned with our mission.
Key responsibilities:
- Data Analysis: Conduct thoughtful and robust quantitative and qualitative data analysis to generate actionable insights for internal teams and stakeholders.
- Evaluation: Support the development of our Outcomes Evaluation Framework and monitoring tools.
- Data Visualisation: Use tools like Tableau/Looker Studio to create clear and accessible data visualisations and reports.
- Consultation: Organise and lead consultative meetings with Young People (YP) ambassadors and volunteer mentors to gather direct, qualitative feedback.
- System Improvement: Work with regional teams to continuously improve our monitoring and evaluation systems and data collection methods.
- Impact Reporting: Produce evidence and impact reports for a variety of internal and external audiences, including annual reports for schools/LAs, funders and our annual review.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor, evaluate and report regularly on the Outcomes and Evaluation Framework, clearly showing the difference we are making as well as areas for improvement.
- Stakeholder Support: Provide relevant data to support policy and operational priorities, funding applications, and collaborative research with external partners.
About you:
- Proven experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis and interpretation.
- Experience in planning, structuring, and developing detailed Impact reports.
- Proficiency in using data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker Studio, Google Sheets).
- Experience of practical monitoring and evaluation processes, with a good understanding of different M&E methods.
- Ability to interpret complex data and present it in clear, concise language to a variety of audiences, including internal teams and external stakeholders.
- A commitment to continuous improvement, with an ability to work creatively and collaboratively to generate insights in a complex environment.
- The ability to communicate naturally and empathetically with young people.
About MCR Pathways:
MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland as well as South East and North East England. We are committed to helping young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential. Our vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances. Our mentoring programme has profound impacts on school pupils in their confidence, wellbeing and post-school progression. MCR Mentors are volunteers who make and experience a life-changing difference.
You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. MCR Pathways’ values are Respect, Communication, Trust and Growth and they inform everything we do.
Benefits of working for MCR Pathways include: 33 days annual leave in first year rising to 38 days from 2nd year of employment, additional day off for your birthday, Living Pensions Employer, Life Assurance - 4 x salary.
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