Clinical Support

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Our support staff play a vital role in ensuring patients receive the very best care. Join our friendly team and provide essential assistance for supporting healthcare professionals in caring and treating patients.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust offers a fully supportive environment to work in with great opportunities to progress. To view the full range of support roles, take a look below or sign up for our job alerts.

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Clinical Support - Facilities Assistant - Domestic Services

Domestic Services

The role is multi-skilled, working across Cleanliness, Catering and Portering to support hospital services.
Staff will work shifts including early, late, night and weekend hours as part of a rota.
Duties include cleaning hospital areas, transporting patients and equipment, and helping with food service for patients, staff and visitors.
Team members must follow health and safety rules, infection control procedures and food hygiene standards.
The job involves physical tasks such as lifting, moving equipment and walking long distances.
Staff will also provide support in emergencies and assist patients, visitors and clinical teams when needed.

Salary: £25,272.00 – £25,272 per annum Closing Date: 09/11/2026 Job Ref: 223-FAD-799 Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Contract: Permanent Hours: 30 hours per week (various shifts all working alternate weekends)

Clinical Support - Senior Ophthalmic Assistant (Internal Only)

Outpatients Ophthalmology (RSH)

Support the day-to-day running of ophthalmology outpatient clinics, helping to provide a safe, efficient and high-quality service for patients.
Carry out a wide range of eye tests and imaging procedures, using specialist equipment to support diagnosis and treatment.
Assist doctors and other healthcare professionals during clinics, procedures and treatments, ensuring patients receive the best possible care.
Provide guidance and support to new and existing Ophthalmic Assistants, helping colleagues develop their skills and meet required standards.
Keep accurate patient records, maintain clinical equipment and stock, and follow all Trust policies relating to safety, confidentiality and infection prevention.
Work closely with the wider eye care team, communicating effectively with patients, families and colleagues while promoting a positive and caring environment.

Salary: £28,392.00 – £31,157 per annum Closing Date: 09/11/2026 Job Ref: 223-TOA-826 Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5

Clinical Support - Healthcare Assistant - Ward 11 and Ward 15/16 Stroke

Ward 11 and Ward 15/16 Stroke

This role supports registered nurses in providing safe and caring support to patients.
It involves helping patients with everyday needs such as washing, eating, drinking and moving safely.
You will check and record basic health information and report any concerns to a nurse.
The job includes keeping the ward clean, tidy and well-organised, and helping with basic admin tasks.
You will work flexibly across different wards and follow all training, policies and safety rules.
Good communication, kindness and respect for patients and their individual needs are essential.

Salary: £25,760.00 – £27,476 per annum Closing Date: 11/11/2026 Job Ref: 223-HEA-831 Location: Telford Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Clinical Support - Housekeeper

Ward 39 - Colorectal (RSH)

The role involves helping to keep the ward clean, tidy, and safe, including looking after equipment, beds, and supplies.
You will support staff by preparing patient areas, giving out meals and drinks, and helping with non-clinical tasks that make patients comfortable.
You will check stock levels, make sure items are in date, and report any problems to the nursing team.
You will communicate well with patients, visitors, and staff, answer the phone politely, and pass on messages clearly.
You will follow Trust policies, attend training, and work as part of the team while always acting in a professional and respectful way.

Salary: £25,272.00 – £25,272 per annum Closing Date: 16/11/2026 Job Ref: 223-HOK-797 Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Contract: Permanent Hours: 21.75

Clinical Support - Higher Therapy Support Worker- Stroke and Rehab

Therapies

To support the qualified therapist (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist Dietitian and Speech and Language Therapist) in providing a high standard of Therapy intervention following protocols agreed by professional colleagues.
Therapy intervention following protocols agreed by professional colleagues.
To work as a positive and proactive member of the multidisciplinary team
To perform screening assessments and treatment programmes as per agreed
Protocols with delegated patients.
To hold responsibility for own delegated caseload following discussion with The Therapist.
To work within a competency framework to ensure safe practise.
To use the Trust values at all times as a framework for own behaviour and encourage others to do likewise, ensuring the values underpin all that is done by the Therapy teams.

Salary: £25,760.00 – £27,476 per annum Closing Date: 16/11/2026 Job Ref: 223-HTS-813-A Location: The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday including weekend and bank holiday rota)

Clinical Support - Healthcare Assistant - Gynaecology Services

Gynaecology Services

Provide or assist patients with personal care/hygiene including occasional direct exposure to bodily fluids etc.
Toileting, including emptying urinary catheter bags
After appropriate training, undertake clinical activities as delegated by nursing and medical staff reporting any abnormalities,
Observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure & Heights and weight measurements.
ECG recordings
Simple dressings and removal of cannulas.
Phlebotomy, cannulation and BM blood samples.
Assist patient's preparation prior to clinical procedures and during.
Undertake patient and other manual handling tasks using the correct equipment and techniques following specific training.
Contribute fully to ensure the unit and the kitchen are kept clean and all items and equipment are stored, cleaned and used correctly

Salary: £25,760.00 – £27,476 per annum Closing Date: 17/11/2026 Job Ref: 223-HCA-733-A Location: Telford Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Clinical Support - Trainee Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology Outpatients

Outpatients Ophthalmology

This role supports patients as they move through the eye clinic, helping them feel safe, comfortable, and informed.
You will help nurses with basic care tasks, such as taking observations and assisting with mobility.
You will talk with patients and their families, helping them understand what is happening and where they need to go.
You will keep patient information private and help with simple admin tasks like checking clinic lists and keeping records up to date.
You will help keep the clinic clean, tidy, and well stocked, and prepare equipment for use.
You will learn new eye‑care skills, such as checking vision, helping with scans, and supporting minor eye procedures.

Salary: £25,272.00 – £25,272 per annum Closing Date: 17/11/2026 Job Ref: 223-TOA-829 Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Contract: Secondment (internal)/ Fixed Term (external) Hours: Part time, 28.5 hours per week

Clinical Support - Healthcare Assistant - Trauma and Orthopaedics

Ward 4 - Trauma & Orthopaedics

This role supports registered nurses in providing safe and caring support to patients.
It involves helping patients with everyday needs such as washing, eating, drinking and moving safely.
You will check and record basic health information and report any concerns to a nurse.
The job includes keeping the ward clean, tidy and well-organised, and helping with basic admin tasks.
You will work flexibly across different wards and follow all training, policies and safety rules.
Good communication, kindness and respect for patients and their individual needs are essential.

Salary: £25,760.00 – £27,476 per annum Closing Date: 17/11/2026 Job Ref: 223-HTO-827 Location: Telford Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (part-time hours can be considered)

Clinical Support - Phlebotomy Supervisor

Phlebotomy

This role involves taking blood samples from adults and children aged 12 months and older.
You will work in hospitals, clinics, and the community, helping to label and deliver samples safely.
You’ll help train new staff and support your team with planning and supervision.
You’ll use different tools and systems to do your job well and keep things clean and organised.
You’ll work different shifts, including weekends and holidays, and may be asked to cover for others.
You’ll need to follow safety rules, work carefully, and keep learning new skills.

Salary: £25,760.00 – £27,476 per annum Closing Date: 23/11/2026 Job Ref: 223-PSU-611-B Location: Telford Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Clinical Support - Operating Department Orderly

Theatres

The role supports the theatre team by helping to keep patients safe before, during and after surgery.
It involves moving patients safely, preparing equipment and keeping the theatre clean and ready to use.
The post holder will follow health and safety rules, report any problems and keep accurate records.
They will work with nurses and other staff to make sure the department runs smoothly and that patients are treated with care and respect.
The role also includes checking stock, helping with equipment and taking part in training to build skills.

Salary: £25,272.00 – £25,272 per annum Closing Date: 23/11/2026 Job Ref: 223-OOT-819 Location: Telford Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week

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