Research Nurse/AHP/Practitioner | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 April 2026 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN3 6BB |
| Company: | The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7864825/249-7864825 |
Summary
This is a fixed term contract for 18 months.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research and Innovation Team for a Band 6 Research Nurse/AHP or Practitioner to coordinate and manage a portfolio of research, providing GWH patients with access to opportunities to participate in ground breaking research.
As part of the senior delivery team, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the day to day functioning of the wider team, providing line management and contributing to the development of others.
They will be pivotal in working with staff across the organization, raising awareness of research and identifying and developing strategies to increase activity and overcome barriers.
Training and development will be supported.
The function of the Trust Multi Specialty research specialist nurse/practitioner is to provide clinical support for research participants at the Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in research projects, working closely with the Consultant lead of the trial. The role will involve the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients recruited into research projects, and the collection and documentation of accurate data.
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
To contribute to the management of the local portfolio of research projects. Both Commercial and Non-Commercial and to take responsibility for studies allocated to you by the Research Clinical Delivery Lead.
Please see attached full Job Description
This advert closes on Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
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