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 - Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

Cardiology

This role is based across two hospital sites and involves working with advanced heart testing equipment.
You will carry out a wide range of heart tests, including ultrasound scans, ECGs, and helping with heart procedures.
You’ll work independently and help support patients, doctors, and junior staff.
You’ll take part in team meetings, training, and help improve how tests are done.
You’ll help look after the equipment and make sure everything is working properly.
You’ll follow hospital rules and take part in research and learning activities

Salary: £49,387.00 – £56,515 per annum Closing Date: 12/05/2026 Job Ref: 223-HSP-653-B Location: Community Diagnostic Center/ The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital/ The Princess Royal Hospital Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per werk

Healthcare Scientists - Senior Hearing Therapist (Internal only)

Audiology

This role leads the hearing therapy service and supports adults who have hearing loss or tinnitus.
It involves assessing people with complex needs and creating personalised plans to help them communicate better.
The job includes running clinics, giving advice, teaching skills like lipreading, and supporting people who are distressed.
It also involves working with many other services and groups to make sure support is joined up across the area.
The postholder will guide other staff, help develop the service, and make sure information and training about hearing loss is kept up to date.

Salary: £39,959.00 – £48,117 per annum Closing Date: 12/05/2026 Job Ref: 223-SHT-343 Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Contract: Ext 1482 Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Three days per week)

Healthcare Scientists - Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

Microbiology Department

The role supports the microbiology team by helping to carry out important lab tests safely and accurately.
You will learn and use a range of lab techniques, follow set procedures, and help check that results are correct.
The job includes keeping records up to date, looking after equipment, and helping to train and guide other staff.
You will work both alone and with others, including during evenings, weekends and bank holidays when needed.
The role involves talking with staff inside and outside the lab to share information and answer questions.
You will continue your training to build specialist skills and support the delivery of a high-quality diagnostic service.

Salary: £39,959.00 – £48,117 per annum Closing Date: 21/05/2026 Job Ref: 223-BSM-369 Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5

Healthcare Scientists - Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology

Microbiology Department

Work as part of the Microbiology laboratory team, helping to support an important service for patient care
Handle patient samples by receiving, labelling, preparing and processing them using clear written instructions
Carry out simple laboratory and office tasks, including using computers, keeping records and answering basic phone calls
Help keep the laboratory safe and well organised by cleaning equipment, checking supplies and following health and safety rules
Work under supervision and communicate clearly with colleagues and other departments
Be willing to work in different laboratory areas and take part in evening, weekend and bank holiday shifts when needed

Salary: £25,272.00 – £25,272 per annum Closing Date: 21/05/2026 Job Ref: 223-MBP-371 Location: Shrewsbury Contract: 12 months Fixed term Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Healthcare Scientists - Associate Practitioner of Biomedical Science

Cellular Pathology Department

The role supports the diagnostic service by carrying out a range of laboratory tasks after training. It involves running and looking after slide scanners to make sure scans are quick, clear and good quality.
You will work across all areas of the Cellular Pathology and Histology labs, helping with samples, data entry and technical tests.
You will follow set procedures, organise your own workload and ask senior staff for help when needed.
You will help train and guide junior staff and work safely with chemicals, equipment and patient samples.
You may work across different hospital sites and take part in extended hours or seven-day working when required.

Salary: £28,392.00 – £31,157 per annum Closing Date: 21/05/2026 Job Ref: 223-PBS-375 Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Healthcare Scientists - Associate Practitioner of Biomedical Science - INTERNAL

Salary: Closing Date: 22/05/2026 Job Ref: 223-APB-103

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