The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is hosting a community careers fair on Saturday, February 28, 2026, to help people in Swindon, Wiltshire, find new jobs in healthcare. The event will take place at The Academy, located on the lower ground floor of the hospital on Marlborough Road, and is open to anyone looking for a career change or a new role.
Visitors can meet with recruiters and learn about various training paths available within the local health service and with other partner organisations. Representatives from Swindon Borough Council and educational partners will be on hand to provide information on entry-level roles and clinical qualifications.
The recruitment drive follows the hospital’s recent Way Forward expansion programme, which saw a multi-million-pound redevelopment of the site. This project included the delivery of a dedicated radiotherapy centre and a new integrated front door designed to streamline how patients are seen in the emergency department.
These new facilities were built to help the hospital manage a growing population and higher demand for medical care across the region. The Trust currently employs approximately 5,500 staff members and is seeking to increase this number to ensure all services run effectively following the expansion.
Managing Director Lisa Cheek currently leads the daily operations at the hospital and oversees the current staffing needs. This careers fair aims to keep skilled workers in the local community by filling immediate vacancies and providing clear paths for those wanting to start a new career in the health sector.
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