Allied Health Professionals - Assistant Practitioner(Diagnostic Radiography) Apprenticeship Annex21

  • Department X-Ray Department (RSH)
  • Salary £28,392.00 – £31,157 per annum
  • Closing Date 06/07/2026
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 4
  • Job ref 223-APR-500
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours 37.5

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within either of these Trusts, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.
 

Job overview

We are inviting employees already working within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust to apply for this exciting developmental opportunity to train as an Assistant Practitioner in Diagnostic Radiographer, under Annex 21. 

The successful applicant must meet the entry requirements for Diagnostic Radiography bridging and top up course at either University of Cumbria of Birmingham City University .  This is an 24-month course funded by the Apprenticeship Levy Scheme.  

During training, the post holder will receive clinical training in the Radiology Departments within SaTH. The main site will be The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital with expectations to rotate to the Princess Royal Hospital, including rotation to the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC)  at Stafford Park, Telford and community hospital sites.  Study days and attendance of academic training at the University of Cumbria/Birmingham City university will be included as part of the rotation. 

On successful completion of training, the applicant will commence a substantive Band 4 post  as an Assistant Practitioner Diagnostic Radiographer at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Main duties of the job

  • To undertake specific protocol lead radiographic examinations as an operator in accordance with IRMER17, under the supervision of a HCPC registered Radiographer.
  • To use departmental guidelines to ensure a safe,effective radiographic service to all patients.
  • To produce a good quality diagnostic image whilst keeping the radiation dose as low as is reasonably practicable.
  • To comply with Trust, departmental, health and safety, and data protection policies.
  • To maintain at all times patients privacy and confidentiality.

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Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. 

If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering 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 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.

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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