Allied Health Professionals - Trainee Assistant Practitioner in Breast Imaging

  • Department Breast Imaging
  • Salary £27,485 - £30,162 per annum
  • Closing Date 15/09/2025
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade Band 4 Annex 21 (whilst training)
  • Job ref 223-TAB-656
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent: Contracted 7 days a week 8-8. Annex 21 whilst training until level 4 completed.
  • Hours 37.5 hours per week (To participate in the shift patterns, working full time hours over 4 days on a rolling 8 week rota.)

Job overview

The Breast Imaging Department at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has an opening for an Trainee Assistant Practitioner to join its multi-professional team.

Assistant Practitioners in Mammography undertake high quality mammograms under the supervision of a qualified senior radiographer to screen for early stage breast cancer. In house practical learning takes place in the Mammography departments of The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford as well as on mobile units at various locations throughout rural Shropshire. It is therefore essential that you hold a current UK full driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes.  You will be expected to undertake both level 4 and 5 training via an accredited institute. 

Due to the sensitive nature of this post, only female applicants can be considered. This is in line with the defined exceptions in the Equality Act 2010, known as Genuine Occupational Requirements (GOQ).

In the event of an extremely high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed prior to the closing date.

Main duties of the job

To work within the scope of practice of a Level 4/5 Assistant Practitioner.

To carry out mammography examinations to the required standard.

To work under the supervision (direct or indirect) of a senior radiographer.

To be responsible for radiation protection of patients/carers/others during mammography procedures.

You must be committed to providing a high-quality mammography service and be capable of working with accuracy and speed to NHS Breast Screening Programme standards and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. With a flexible approach to work you will be required to participate in the 8 week rolling rota which requires long day working to meet the demands of the expanding screening population and symptomatic workload.

Please see below details to be able to undergo this role as an Apprentice: 

Can be any age post full-time education 16+,  
Cannot already be on an Apprenticeship or any Government funded training,  
Cannot have a qualification at the same or higher level in the same vocational area. There needs to be significant new learning. 
Has been a UK resident for 3 or more years.  

Or  

 Meets the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the linked funding document:  

Apprenticeship funding rules 2023 to 2024 (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Working for our organisation

Are you looking for an interesting and rewarding job with good work-life balance in a stunningly beautiful rural location within easy reach of the West Midlands conurbation? If so, we would like to welcome you to join our friendly, supportive team.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals. Shropshire is the largest inland county in the UK with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage sites and access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast. There are good schools, affordable housing and a wide range of leisure pursuits. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role of a Trainee Assistant Practitioner. 

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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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