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.

Clinical Support - Healthcare Assistant - ENT Outpatients Department

Outpatients ENT

  • Take responsibility for smooth running identified clinical activity 
  • Ensuring equipment is available for use including decontamination of scopes 
  • To support patients during their outpatient appointment.
  • Ensuring cleanliness of the department and maintaining IPC standards 
  • Escort patients to and from other wards and departments under the direct instruction of the registered nurses.
  • Keep stock up to date

Salary: £25,760.00 – £27,476 per annum Closing Date: 28/09/2026 Job Ref: 223-HCA-516-A Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Clinical Support - Higher Therapy Support Worker

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: 29/09/2026 Job Ref: 223-HTW-718 Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time 34.5 hours per week

Clinical Support - Healthcare Assistant - Gynaecology Outpatients (Internal only)

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: 06/10/2026 Job Ref: 223-HAG-659-A Location: Telford Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time/part time - 37.5 hours per week (currently 6 day working week but will be 7 day working week)

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: 06/10/2026 Job Ref: Healthcare Assistant Location: Telford Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 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: 09/10/2026 Job Ref: 223-CNA-747 Location: The Princess Royal Hospital, 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 - Radiology Assistant

X-Ray department

  • Provide support and care to patients, relatives and visitors during their time in the Radiology Department.
  •  Help move and prepare patients safely for their X-ray or scan, working closely with radiographers and other staff.
  • Use hospital computer systems to record patient details and keep accurate paper and electronic records.
  • Look after equipment, report any problems, and follow all safety rules, including those for radiation and infection control.
  • Work as part of a busy team, communicating clearly with patients and staff, and helping during out-of-hours shifts when needed.
  • Keep the department clean and safe, while maintaining patient privacy and staying calm in emotional or challenging situations. 

Salary: £25,272.00 – £25,272 per annum Closing Date: 09/10/2026 Job Ref: 223-RDA-750 Location: The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (part time hours may be considered)

Clinical Support - Senior Assistant Technical Officer

Cardiology

  • This role involves carrying out heart, breathing and sleep tests and making sure the results are recorded clearly and correctly.
  • You will fit and check equipment such as ECG, blood pressure monitors and sleep study devices, and download the results onto computer systems.
  • You will help prepare patients for exercise and breathing tests and support the team in keeping all clinical areas clean, safe and ready to use.
  • You will work with other staff to make sure patient information is processed properly and help with basic office and admin tasks when needed.
  • You will follow national and local standards, keep up with training, and look after the equipment used in the department.
  • You will work in a professional and respectful way, supporting the values of the Trust and helping to provide good care for all patients.

Salary: £25,760.00 – £27,476 per annum Closing Date: 09/10/2026 Job Ref: 223-SAT-752 Location: The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford/ Community Diagnostic Centre/ The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

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