Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Community Diagnostics Centre Town Telford Salary £24,465 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is looking for an enthusiastic caring person who is passionate about patient care to join our team in the Radiology department at the Community Diagnostics Centre in Telford.
This post is varied and interesting with a rotation into different areas such as X-ray, MRI, CT and ultrasound scanning as well as working closely with the general team and liaising with other departments.
The community Diagnostics Centre currently operates a 8 hour service 7 days per week. The duties are 8 hours long (with a 30 minute break). There is some flexibility in the rostering of these as rostered days off and specific shifts can be requested in advance via the e‑Roster (roster released 6 weeks in advance). Swapping of duties with colleagues once the roster has been released is also available.
The Radiology team are friendly and supportive, valuing all members. A full induction programme ensures that all new members are fully supported when joining us.
Main duties of the job
* Care for patients, carers, visitors, and relatives during their visit to the Department.
* To act as chaperone in line with Trust policy.
* To help with the movement of patients in the examination rooms
* To use the Radiology information system (CRIS) to record the patients Radiology episode.
* To comply with the Trusts policies
* To maintain associated records, both paper and electronic
* To ensure equipment is used correctly and any faults or concerns are reported to senior staff.
* To liaise with a wide range of staff caring for the patient- including medical staff, ward staff, staff from other departments
* To assist with audit projects as required.
* To dispose of any clinical sharps bins and clinical waste to the appropriate areas in line with trust policy
* To be responsible for complying with Health & Safety policy, agreed policies and procedures of the Radiology Department, the local rules under IRMER (ionising radiation law) and the agreed policies and procedures of the Trust
* To maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the whole of the Radiology Department.
* To help with the movement of patients in the examination rooms
* To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
* To work as part of a team.
* To be responsible for complying with Health & Safety policy, agreed policies and procedures of the Radiology Department, the local rules under IRMER (ionising radiation law) and the agreed policies and procedures of the Trust.
Working for our organisation
SaTH has recently been awarded in excess of £300 million to invest in our services in order to provide sustainable patient care for the future.
The successful candidate must be able to participate in the 7 Day Working roster and be able to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team. They must have good communication skills, be computer literate and be able to cope with an ever changing workload in order to be reactive to our patients complex needs.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
* English GCSE (or Equivalent) of 9 - 4
* Maths GCSE (or Equivalent) of 9 - 4
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Skills
* Has experience using Basic IT
Experience
* To have worked in a public facing role
* Worked in public sector
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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under‑represented in our workforce.
We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.
Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS APPLYING, CONTACT
Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone 01743 492402
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