Radiology Assistant

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust invites applications for an Assistant Grade NHS AfC Band 2 in Radiology at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, with rotation to the Community Diagnostic Centre. The post covers a varied shifts pattern, including 7.5-hour duties with breaks, and rostering flexibility.

You will support patients, prepare them for X-ray or scan, operate hospital IT systems, maintain equipment, and work within a busy team across MRI, CT and ultrasound.

Qualifications

• English GCSE (or Equivalent) at 9–4 or above.
• Maths GCSE (or Equivalent) at 9–4 or above.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Has experience using Basic IT

Education

English GCSE (or Equivalent)

Maths GCSE (or Equivalent)

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Main area Assistant Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (part time hours may be considered) Job ref 223-RDA-750

Site The Princess Royal Hospital Town Telford Salary £25,272 per annum/ pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is looking for an enthusiastic caring person who is passionate about patient care to join our team in the X-ray Department at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford including rotation to our Community Diagnostic Centre, Stafford Park, Telford.

This post is varied and interesting with a rotation into different areas such as MRI, CT and ultrasound scanning as well as working closely with the general team and liaising with other departments.

The X-ray department operates a 24 hour service 7 days per week. duties are 7.5 hours long (with a 30 minute break). There is some flexibility in the rostering of these as rostered days off and specific shifts can be requested in advance via the e-Roster (roster released 6 weeks in advance). Swapping of duties with colleagues once the roster has been released is also available.

The X-ray team are friendly and supportive, valuing all members. A full induction programme ensures that all new members are fully supported when joining us.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

Working for our organisation

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team - clinical or non-clinical - plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values - ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack

Qualifications

• English GCSE (or Equivalent) of 9 - 4
• Maths GCSE (or Equivalent) of 9 - 4
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Skills

• Has experience using Basic IT

Experience

• To have worked in a public facing role
• Worked in public sector

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If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Jan McCloud Job title Lead Superintendent Radiographer Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01952 641222 Additional information

To contact directly please call 01952 641222 extension 4203

If you have problems applying, contact

Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
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