Clinical Support Roles | NHS Career Opportunities

Clinical Support - Healthcare Assistant - Acute Floor

Acute Assessment Unit

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: 17/08/2026 Job Ref: 223-HCA-622-A Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Clinical Support - Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Sciences

Pathology - Blood Sciences

The role supports the hospital’s laboratory service by helping with everyday tasks that keep tests running smoothly.
You will handle patient samples, label them, enter details on the computer and prepare them for testing.
You will work with different teams in Pathology and may move between the department’s three laboratory sites.
You will follow written and verbal instructions, keep good records and help look after equipment and supplies.
You will take part in out-of-hours shifts, including evenings, nights and weekends, once trained.
You must follow safety rules at all times and help keep the working area clean and well organised.

Salary: £25,272.00 – £25,272 per annum Closing Date: 17/08/2026 Job Ref: 223-MLT-188-B Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (2 posts) and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford (1 post) Contract: Fixed term: 6 months Hours: Part time - 20 hours per week

Clinical Support - Ultrasound Assistant - Internal only

Ultrasound

Support the ultrasound team to provide safe, caring and well‑organised care for patients having non‑obstetric ultrasound scans and procedures.
Welcome patients, check their details, and help them feel calm, safe and respected during their visit.
Prepare rooms, equipment and sterile trolleys, and help keep areas clean and ready for use.
Assist staff during ultrasound‑guided procedures and help care for patients before and after their tests.
Help move patients safely and make sure their privacy, dignity and comfort are always protected. • Work as part of a busy team, follow hospital rules, and support the department during normal and out‑of‑hours work.

Salary: £25,760.00 – £27,476 per annum Closing Date: 19/08/2026 Job Ref: 223-USA-365-A Location: Shrewsbury Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Clinical Support - Children's Nursing Assistant

Paediatrics

Supports registered nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide safe, high quality care for children and young people in hospital.
Helps children with their personal care, including washing, dressing, eating, drinking and moving around, while promoting comfort, dignity and wellbeing.
Carries out a range of clinical tasks and patient observations following training and assessment, reporting any concerns promptly to the registered nurse.
Communicates kindly and effectively with children, parents, carers and colleagues, providing reassurance, emotional support and information when needed.
Maintains a clean, safe and welcoming ward environment, assists with administrative duties and helps ensure equipment and supplies are available.
Works as part of a multidisciplinary team, follows safeguarding and confidentiality requirements, and takes part in ongoing training and development.

Salary: £25,760.00 – £27,476 per annum Closing Date: 20/08/2026 Job Ref: 223-CNA-653 Location: Telford Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time and part time hours available, to be worked over a 7 day working pattern)

Clinical Support - Healthcare Assistant - Gynaecology Outpatients

Gynaecology

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: 20/08/2026 Job Ref: 223-HAG-659 Location: Telford Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (currently 6 day working week but will be 7 day working week)

Clinical Support - Healthcare Support Worker

This role supports nurses in giving care to patients in hospital wards.
You will help patients with washing, eating, drinking and going to the toilet.
You will check and record things like temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
You will help move patients safely and take them to other parts of the hospital.
You will keep the ward clean and tidy and help with paperwork and phone calls.
You will work with nurses and other staff to make sure patients feel safe and cared for.

Salary: £25,760.00 – £27,476 per annum Closing Date: 23/08/2026 Job Ref: 223-HCA-409 Location: Shrewsbury Contract: Permanent and Fixed Term Hours: Full time 37.5 hours (part time may also be available)

Clinical Support - Bank Facilities Assistant - Portering

Temporary Staffing Department

To carry out duties relating to specialist departments, including outside agencies such as Shropdoc.
To assist the Chargehand Porters with the training and induction of new staff for an initial period until they feel confident to carry out the duties on their own.
To collect and deliver hostess trolleys and crockery trolleys between the wards and the Catering Department.
To collect dirty linen and general refuse from all wards and departments disposal cupboards and the accommodation block and dispose of in the compactor located in the loading bay area. Dirty
linen to be loaded into linen cages and placed on the loading bay awaiting collection.
To circulate mail and clerical data to all wards and departments within the hospital and collect and deliver mail off site.

Salary: £12.92 per hour Closing Date: 24/08/2026 Job Ref: 223-BFA-645 Contract: Bank (nil contract) Hours: Bank (nil contract)

Clinical Support - Bank Facilities Assistant - Portering

Temporary Staffing

To carry out duties relating to specialist departments, including outside agencies such as Shropdoc.
To assist the Chargehand Porters with the training and induction of new staff for an initial period until they feel confident to carry out the duties on their own.
To collect and deliver hostess trolleys and crockery trolleys between the wards and the Catering Department.
To collect dirty linen and general refuse from all wards and departments disposal cupboards and the accommodation block and dispose of in the compactor located in the loading bay area. Dirty
linen to be loaded into linen cages and placed on the loading bay awaiting collection.
To circulate mail and clerical data to all wards and departments within the hospital and collect and deliver mail off site.

Salary: £12.92 per hour Closing Date: 24/08/2026 Job Ref: 223-BFA-651 Contract: Bank (nil contract) Hours: Bank (nil contract)

Clinical Support - Maternity Care Assistant

Shrewsbury Maternity Outpatients

The Maternity Care Assistant helps midwives to care for women and their babies in a safe and supportive way.
They work in different maternity areas and receive training to carry out their duties confidently and safely.
They build positive relationships with women and families, showing kindness, respect and professionalism at all times.
They help with basic care, record keeping, and supporting the maternity team during routine care and emergencies.
They follow all safety, safeguarding and infection control rules to keep everyone safe.
They continue to learn and develop their skills and support others who are training in the maternity team.

Salary: £25,760.00 – £27,476 per annum Closing Date: 26/08/2026 Job Ref: 223-MCA-472-A Location: Shrewsbury Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Clinical Support - Emergency Care Technician - Emergency Department, Shrewsbury

Emergency Department

Supports patients of all ages who attend the Emergency Department with illness or injury, working as part of a 24-hour service.
Works closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to help assess, care for and support patients during their treatment.
Provides kind, safe and high-quality care, including helping patients who may be upset, distressed or anxious.
Uses a range of clinical skills and equipment, following training, to support patient care and treatment.
Communicates clearly with patients, families and colleagues, treating everyone with dignity, respect and understanding.
Works in a busy and fast-paced environment, helping to keep patients safe while following infection control, safety and hospital policies.

Salary: £25,760.00 – £27,476 per annum Closing Date: 26/08/2026 Job Ref: 223-ECT-640 Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Hours: 25.5 hours per week

Clinical Support - Assistant Practitioner in Speech and Language Therapy

Therapy SLT Outpatients & Community

Assess patients with communication or swallowing difficulties and provide treatment plans to help them improve and meet their goals.
Manage your own caseload, planning and delivering care in community hospitals, care homes, outpatient clinics and patients’ homes, with support from senior Speech and Language Therapists when needed.
Monitor patient progress, review treatment plans and make changes where appropriate to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, carers and other healthcare professionals, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.
Maintain accurate patient records, follow Trust policies and contribute to service improvement, quality standards and clinical audits.
Support a safe and high-quality service, including using specialist equipment, supervising therapy assistants when required and taking part in ongoing training and development.

Salary: £28,392.00 – £31,157 per annum Closing Date: 27/08/2026 Job Ref: 223-APS-654 Location: The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford AND work across the East of the county in a variety of settings to include community hospital wards, care homes and patient's own homes. Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time - 29 hours per week

Clinical Support - Healthcare Assistant - Acute Floor

Acute Medical Unit (AMU) (RSH)

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: 27/08/2026 Job Ref: 223-HCA-655 Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5

Clinical Support - Pharmacy Support Officer (Aseptic)

Pharmacy Aseptics/QA Team

Support the preparation and supply of medicines and related products within the Aseptic Services pharmacy team.
Help manage stock by ordering, receiving, storing and replenishing medicines and supplies, while keeping accurate records.
Use pharmacy computer systems to update stock information, process deliveries and produce labels and documentation.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in aseptic cleanrooms, including cleaning, disinfecting and carrying out routine quality checks.
Assist with the packaging, distribution and transport of medicines, prescriptions and other pharmacy products
Work as part of a team to provide a reliable service, including covering for colleagues when needed and supporting weekend and bank holiday working.

Salary: £25,272.00 – £25,272 per annum Closing Date: 27/08/2026 Job Ref: 223-APO-661 Location: Shrewsbury Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Clinical Support - Assistant Practitioner Speech and language Therapy - Shrewsbury

Therapy Community Assistants

Assess patients with communication or swallowing difficulties and provide treatment plans to help them improve and meet their goals.
Manage your own caseload, planning and delivering care in community hospitals, care homes, outpatient clinics and patients’ homes, with support from senior Speech and Language Therapists when needed.
Monitor patient progress, review treatment plans and make changes where appropriate to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, carers and other healthcare professionals, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.
Maintain accurate patient records, follow Trust policies and contribute to service improvement, quality standards and clinical audits.
Support a safe and high-quality service, including using specialist equipment, supervising therapy assistants when required and taking part in ongoing training and development.

Salary: £28,392.00 – £31,157 per annum Closing Date: 27/08/2026 Job Ref: 223-ASP-660 Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Clinical Support - Healthcare Assistant - Renal Unit

Renal Dialysis Unit (SP)

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: 27/08/2026 Job Ref: 223-HCA-662 Location: Hollinswood House Contract: Permanent Hours: 36