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 applications from existing Assistant Practitioners (Diagnostic Radiography) already employed within the Radiology and Imaging Centre at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust to apply for this exciting developmental opportunity to train as a Registered Diagnostic Radiographer. 

The successful applicant must meet the entry requirements for Diagnostic Radiography bridging and top up course at University of Cumbria.  This is an 18-month course funded by the Apprenticeship Levy Scheme.  The candidate must be a level 5 Assistant Practitioner qualified working within Radiology.

During training, the post holder will receive clinical training in the Radiology Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The candidate may be required to rotate to other hospital sites within the trust e.g. Princess Royal Hospital, Clinical Diagnostic Centre and Whitchurch Community Hospital.  Study days and attendance of academic training at the University of Cumbria will be included as part of the rotation. Necessary expenses incurred to attend training will be reimbursed by the Trust, in line with policy.

On successful completion of training and HCPC registration, the applicant commence a substantive Band 5 post as a Diagnostic Radiographer within Radiology at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Annex 21 Salary will be: 

First 6 months - 70% of the top of Band 5, next 12 months 75% of the top of Band 5. 

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant would be expected to participate in a busy general rotation including cross sectional imaging.

• To undertake X-ray examinations as an operator in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017, under indirect supervision of a more senior member of staff.
• To justify medical exposures using the Department’s IR(ME)R Examination Protocols to ensure a safe effective x-ray service to all patients.
• To produce a good quality diagnostic image whilst keeping the radiation dose as low as is reasonably practicable.
• To assess and treat a workload of patients whilst maintaining a high standard of care to all patients and staff.
• To comply with Trust, Departmental, Health and Safety and Data protection policies.
• To maintain at all times patients’ privacy and confidentiality.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.