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 - Healthy Pregnancy Support Practitioner (Internal Only)

Specialist Midwives

Support pregnant women and their families to make healthy choices during pregnancy
Work in the community and in people’s homes, alongside midwives and other health staff
Help women to stop smoking using proven support, advice and treatments
Give clear advice on healthy food, safe exercise, weight gain and taking vitamins
Encourage breastfeeding, safe baby care and recommended vaccinations
Keep clear records, share concerns with the right professionals and help reduce health inequalities

Salary: £28,392.00 – £31,157 per annum Closing Date: 21/05/2026 Job Ref: 223-HPS-374 Location: Telford Contract: 12 months Secondment Hours: 18.75 hours per week

Clinical Support - Healthcare Assistant - Surgical Assessment & Short Stay Surgical

Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) & Short Stay Surgical

This role supports ward teams by helping patients with everyday care such as washing, eating, drinking and using the toilet.
You will check and record basic health observations and report any concerns to a nurse.
You will help keep patients safe and comfortable by moving them correctly, keeping the ward tidy and preparing equipment.
You will also support nurses with simple administrative tasks like updating records and answering the phone.
You will follow training, work within Trust policies and communicate kindly with patients, families and staff.
You will manage your own tasks during each shift and help create a calm, clean and supportive environment

Salary: £25,760.00 – £27,476 per annum Closing Date: 27/05/2026 Job Ref: 223-HAS-263-A Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time/Part time considered - 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: £25,760.00 – £27,476 per annum Closing Date: 02/06/2026 Job Ref: 223-TOA-401 Location: Shrewsbury Contract: Permanent Hours: 19 hours per week

Clinical Support - Pharmacy Support Officer (Distribution and Stores)

Pharmacy

The role supports pharmacy technicians and pharmacists by helping to prepare, deliver and manage medicines across the hospital.
It involves keeping stock levels safe and organised, delivering medicines to wards, and carrying out basic dispensing tasks under supervision.
The post holder will follow set procedures at all times to keep patients and staff safe.
They will also help with reception duties, answer routine enquiries, and work with many different healthcare staff.
Training is provided, including completing the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

Salary: £25,272.00 – £25,272 per annum Closing Date: 02/06/2026 Job Ref: 223-PHS-402 Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday with 1 in 4 Saturdays)

Clinical Support - Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner - INTERNAL

Theatres

The role is a three-year apprenticeship where you work and study to become a Registered Operating Department Practitioner.
You will learn in hospital theatres and on different placements while also studying at Staffordshire University.
You will help keep patients safe and cared for before, during and after surgery, always working under supervision as you build your skills.
You must complete all parts of the course, meet professional standards and show the right values and behaviour.
You will work as part of a team, learn new skills, and take responsibility for your own learning.
When you finish the apprenticeship and meet all requirements, you may be able to move into a full-time role.

Salary: Year1: 65% of top of Band 5 £29,282.25- Year 2 70%, Year 3 75% Closing Date: 02/06/2026 Job Ref: 223-AOD-406 Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford Contract: Apprenticeship: 3 years 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: 02/06/2026 Job Ref: 223-ODY-411 Location: The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford Hours: 37.5 hours per week

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