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Return to Practice (Nursing) Programme

The closing date is 16 March 2026

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Return to Practice (Nursing) Programme

*Please no overseas speculative applications, this is not a job vacancy*

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with UWE Bristol.Are you a former registered nurse whose NMC registration has lapsed?

This is your opportunity to return to a profession that changes lives every day. Great Western Hospitals (GWH) is proud to support five Return to Practice (RTP) nurses through our chosen education provider, UWE Bristol. This programme is designed to help you re-enter nursing with renewed skills, confidence, and professional support.

Come along and see us on 28 February 2026 at the RTP Stand during the Swindon Community Careers Fair, held in the Academy on the Lower Ground Floor of Great Western Hospital, SN3 6BB, from 10:00 to 14:00.

Whether you stepped away for family, health, or a career change, this is your chance to refresh your knowledge, rebuild your clinical competence, and re-join the NMC register.

What We Offer

You will join GWH under an honorary contract for the duration of the programme. While a post is not guaranteed on completion, we are committed to supporting successful RTP graduates through our recruitment process, subject to vacancies at the time.

This accredited 20-credit Level 6 module is open to nurses from all fields who are ready to return to a career that truly makes a difference

Note that this course is subject to funding validation

Main duties of the job

What the Return to Practice Programme Includes:

  • Six weeks of theory delivered through a blend of face-to-face and online learning.
  • 450 hours of supervised clinical practice at Great Western Hospitals.
  • Fully funded places commissioned by Health Education Southwest (HeSW)
  • £500 bursary to support study-related costs.
  • Teaching from experienced academics and clinicians within UWE Bristol's College of Health, Science and Society

What You'll Study;

  • Refresh and update your knowledge of contemporary nursing practice, including:
  • Professional values
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Nursing practice and decision-making
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Current policy, legislation, and evidence-based practice

You will also complete:

  • A numeracy assessment
  • An OSCE
  • A professional portfolio demonstrating NMC-required competencies

About us

How to Apply

Applications are made through employing organisations, with interviews held jointly by GWH and UWE Bristol. Once successful, you will complete online registration and upload your placement information and NMC documentation.

Full programme details: https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/UZTYCX203/return-to-practice

Key Dates:

  • 28th February 2026 - RTP Stand at the Swindon Community Careers Fair, Academy, Lower Ground Floor, Great Western Hospital,SN3 6BB 10:00-14:00
  • 05thMarch 2026 RTP Stand, Academy, Lower Ground Floor, Great Western Hospital,SN3 6BB, 09:30 - 10:00
  • 24th March 2026 - Interview and selection
  • 11th May 2026 - Programme start date

Details

Date posted

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience This is an Honorary, not banded

Contract

Honorary

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

249-7829983

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality care to a defined patient group either withinthe acute hospital or community-based setting, under the supervision of a registered professional. The postholder will undertake the assessment, planning, organisation, delivery, and evaluation of evidence basedindividualised patient care within the boundaries of their role.

Please see attached full job description ( For placement only)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality care to a defined patient group either withinthe acute hospital or community-based setting, under the supervision of a registered professional. The postholder will undertake the assessment, planning, organisation, delivery, and evaluation of evidence basedindividualised patient care within the boundaries of their role.

Please see attached full job description ( For placement only)

Person Specification

Education, qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Former qualified nurse and eligible to join the NMC register following completion of test of competence and OSCE
  • Demonstrable Current or Recent clinical experience in a hospital health care setting.
Person Specification

Education, qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Former qualified nurse and eligible to join the NMC register following completion of test of competence and OSCE
  • Demonstrable Current or Recent clinical experience in a hospital health care setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Student Placement Manager

Shelly Knight

Shelly.Knight1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience This is an Honorary, not banded

Contract

Honorary

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

249-7829983

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


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