Healthcare Scientists

Are you passionate about science and making a real impact on patient care? Using a range of science, engineering and technology skills, our Healthcare Scientists work to prevent, diagnose and treat a range of medical conditions.

Here at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we employ Healthcare Scientists in many teams including life sciences (pathology, haematology, microbiology), physical sciences (medical engineering, decontamination and sterile services, radiotherapy physics) and physiological sciences (audiology, cardiac sciences, respiratory physiology).

By joining SaTH, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, work with advanced technology and be part of a team that makes a real difference.

See our current vacancies below and join the team today!

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Healthcare Scientists - Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Biochemistry

Help manage a specialist section of the laboratory and support senior staff with daily tasks.
Lead and guide a team, making sure work is done safely and correctly.
Use expert knowledge to carry out and check complex lab tests, and give advice when needed.
Train other staff and help them learn new skills in your area of work.
Make sure equipment and testing methods are working well and help choose new ones.
Work to improve the service and support other parts of the department when needed.

Salary: £47,810.00 – £54,710 per annum Closing Date: 16/02/2026 Job Ref: 223-SSB-116 Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Healthcare Scientists - Clinical Vascular Scientist

Radiology

The role involves carrying out and reporting specialist vascular ultrasound scans on patients of all ages.
You will use your expert skills to understand scan results and help guide the next steps in a patient’s care.
You will support patients and their families by explaining tests and offering reassurance in a calm and professional way.
You will work across both hospital sites and be part of a wider team that includes sonographers, doctors and nurses.
You will help train others, take part in audits and meetings, and support the development of the vascular ultrasound service.
You will also use advanced equipment safely and accurately, while managing a busy workload and maintaining high standards of patient care.

Salary: £47,810.00 – £54,710 per annum Closing Date: 18/02/2026 Job Ref: 223-CVS-953-A Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Healthcare Scientists - Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Blood Sciences

This job involves helping to run important lab tests that support patient care.
You will learn to work in different parts of the lab, including blood testing and biochemistry, and you will need to work safely and follow set procedures.
You will sometimes work on your own, including during evenings, nights and weekends, and you may lead a small team when needed.
You will help train other staff, check the quality of test results and keep accurate records.
You will also take responsibility for a specialist area, such as quality, training or IT, and support the smooth running of the service at all times.

Salary: £38,682.00 – £46,580 per annum Closing Date: 23/02/2026 Job Ref: 223-SBS-149 Location: The Princess Royal Hospital Telford Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working including days, lates, weekends, nights and bank holidays)

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