NHS jobs at Great Western Hospital Swindon

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust employs around 4,500 staff across the hospital and community services. GWH has 480 beds, an Emergency Department, maternity services, ICU, and outpatient clinics. Vacancies span nursing, medical, allied health, admin, and support roles.

NHS healthcare – Great Western Hospital Swindon
Great Western Hospital – one of Swindon's largest employers. Credit: Unsplash
~4,500 staffGWH workforce
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gwh.healthjobsuk.comGWH portal

Types of roles

Clinical – Nursing, midwifery, medical and dental (consultants, junior doctors), allied health professionals (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy), healthcare support workers, biomedical scientists.

Non-clinical – Administration, finance, IT, estates, catering, portering, and many support functions.

Apprenticeships – The trust offers apprenticeships including Level 4 Audiology and Healthcare Support Worker progression schemes.

Where to find vacancies

NHS Jobs (jobs.nhs.uk) is the main recruitment portal. Filter by employer (Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) or location (Swindon / SN3 6BB). GWH also advertises on gwh.healthjobsuk.com and via gwh.nhs.uk recruitment pages.

How to apply

Create an account on NHS Jobs to apply. Applications are usually submitted online with a CV and supporting information. Shortlisted candidates are invited to interview. Some roles may involve assessments or presentations.

Benefits

NHS employment typically includes the NHS Pension Scheme, annual leave, sick pay, and development opportunities. Terms vary by Agenda for Change band.

See also Great Western Hospital guide, healthcare jobs in Swindon, and jobs and employers.

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NHS Jobs – GWH

Information correct as of February 2026. Vacancies and recruitment processes change. Use NHS Jobs and GWH's official sites for current details.