The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute hospital services for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. The Trust runs the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury.

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

You need to be enthusiastic, calm, caring, and a team player, with good communication skills. Able to handle pressure in an emotional environment, working shifts. Experience is a plus, but training is provided.

You will support patient care, assist with hygiene, nutrition, and basic observations, and demonstrate sensitivity while working as part of a team on rotating shifts.

Healthcare

London

Job Overview Due to progression and movement within the team we are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistants to support Ward 23 Oncology & Haematology at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The ward is a kind and supportive one which is busy and you will need to be able to work under pressure at times and be able to cope with working in what can sometimes be an emotive environment. You will work within the established nursing team on Ward 23 alongside registered nurses, healthcare assistants and therapy staff providing care to patients on the ward. You will deliver personal care as needed for the patients and will need to have a kind and compassionate nature. This is a lovely and rewarding role requiring commitment to providing a high quality of care for our oncology and haematology patients. You will get to know our patients and their relatives well and develop a good rapport with them to support their needs. Main duties of the job You will support the ward nursing team to provide care for our patients including hygiene needs, provision of personal care, assistance with taking diet and fluids, checking of basic observations. You will need to work well as part of a team and have good communication skills and a caring nature. You will need to be a keen, calm, motivated and a conscientious individual with a good sense of humour, and be able to show sensitivity in dealing with patients and their relatives who are facing cancer treatment and may sometimes be distressed as a result. You will be required to work on an internal rotation working day, night and weekend shifts. All shifts are 12.5 hours in length. We can consider set working patterns, and set working days set days off with negotiation. Previous experience as a care assistant would be helpful but is not essential as full training will be given. We are happy to consider part time working but would expect a minimum of 23 hours per week. Working for our organisation We are committed to supporting our staff with suitable training and development opportunities and will provide full training for the role of a Healthcare Assistant on Ward 23. We offer specialist Oncology & Haematology training for our HCAs and are committed to further development as appropriate afterwards. We have a set of established Trust Values and expect all staff to work within these at all times. Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment 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 Job Description.

Job OverviewDue to progression and movement within the team we are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistants to support Ward 23 Oncology & Haematology at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.The ward is a kind and supportive one which is busy and you will need to be able to work under pressure at times and be able to cope with working in what can sometimes be an emotive environment. You will work within the established nursing team on Ward 23 alongside registered nurses, healthcare assistants and therapy staff providing care to patients on the ward.You will deliver personal care as needed for the patients and will need to have a kind and compassionate nature. This is a lovely and rewarding role requiring commitment to providing a high quality of care for our oncology and haematology patients. You will get to know our patients and their relatives well and develop a good rapport with them to support their needs.Main duties of the jobYou will support the ward nursing team to provide care for our patients including hygiene needs, provision of personal care, assistance with taking diet and fluids, checking of basic observations.You will need to work well as part of a team and have good communication skills and a caring nature. You will need to be a keen, calm, motivated and a conscientious individual with a good sense of humour, and be able to show sensitivity in dealing with patients and their relatives who are facing cancer treatment and may sometimes be distressed as a result.You will be required to work on an internal rotation working day, night and weekend shifts. All shifts are 12.5 hours in length. We can consider set working patterns, and set working days set days off with negotiation. Previous experience as a care assistant would be helpful but is not essential as full training will be given. We are happy to consider part time working but would expect a minimum of 23 hours per week.Working for our organisationWe are committed to supporting our staff with suitable training and development opportunities and will provide full training for the role of a Healthcare Assistant on Ward 23. We offer specialist Oncology & Haematology training for our HCAs and are committed to further development as appropriate afterwards. We have a set of established Trust Values and expect all staff to work within these at all times.Our Poppy’s Promise CommitmentWe 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 ResponsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Healthcare Assistant - Ward 23, Oncology and Haematology - The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Ward 23, Oncology and Haematology

You should have dialysis experience (preferred), be flexible for travel between sites, and be able to work 13-hour shifts during varied hours, including early and late shifts.

You will order and maintain unit supplies, assist in patient care preparation, and supervise Haemodialysis patients while completing competency training.

Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our friendly and supportive Renal Team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. As a Dialysis Assistant, you will assist in the delivery of high quality patient care and support to patients attending for haemodialysis. Any experience in Dialysis would be a bonus! Why not come and visit us! Main duties of the job The Dialysis Assistants are responsible for the ordering and maintenance of stores on the unit and are expected to work within their own level of competence and assist in the preparation, provision of care and supervision of patients treated by Haemodialysis. You will be supernumerary while you receive full training and complete our renal unit competency training book. Working for your organisation The Renal Unit is open 6 days a week from Monday - Saturday including Bank holidays. Staff work 13 hour shifts. The post holder must be able to work flexibly and be able to travel between sites as required. The Unit is opened from 06:00 - 24.00 Monday, Wednesday & Friday with an Early and a Late shift & 07.00 - 20.00 on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday with one shift. Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment 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.

Job OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our friendly and supportive Renal Team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. As a Dialysis Assistant, you will assist in the delivery of high quality patient care and support to patients attending for haemodialysis.Any experience in Dialysis would be a bonus!Why not come and visit us!Main duties of the jobThe Dialysis Assistants are responsible for the ordering and maintenance of stores on the unit and are expected to work within their own level of competence and assist in the preparation, provision of care and supervision of patients treated by Haemodialysis. You will be supernumerary while you receive full training and complete our renal unit competency training book.Working for your organisationThe Renal Unit is open 6 days a week from Monday - Saturday including Bank holidays. Staff work 13 hour shifts. The post holder must be able to work flexibly and be able to travel between sites as required. The Unit is opened from 06:00 - 24.00 Monday, Wednesday & Friday with an Early and a Late shift & 07.00 - 20.00 on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday with one shift.Our Poppy’s Promise CommitmentWe 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.

Dialysis Assistant - The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Dialysis Assistant

You must focus on delivery, prioritize workloads, possess excellent interpersonal skills, uphold professional standards, and participate in training and appraisal processes for personal development.

You will support data submission for quality services, ensure accurate data handling, assist operational management, and foster communication with clinical teams in Respiratory Services.

Data

Job Overview This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, The Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital or The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System. If you are not currently working for one of these organisations your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application. The post holder will support the Medicine and Emergency Care Division with data submission to support the delivery of a quality focused service. The post holder will work with the management team to ensure consistent and accurate submission of a specific data set within required time frames. Main duties of the job If you are looking for an opportunity to explore future career options and feel you have the necessary tools to bring to the role, we are offering an opportunity within our Medicine Directorate. The role will function as part of a team and will support the Respiratory Services including the Lung Cancer Screening Program. The successful candidate will be responsible supporting the operational management team. The post holder will fulfil a crucial role in fostering excellent communication and working relationships with the clinical specialties and their teams. You must have a strong focus on delivery and a desire for success. You should have the skills to prioritise workload in a fast paced environment, have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and motivate others effectively. As an employer we will provide you with an excellent opportunity that will support your career development and support you to fulfil your potential. Working for our organisation As an employee of the Trust you have a responsibiluty to: * Participate in statutory and mandatory training as appropriate for the post * Maintain consistently high personal and professional standards and act in accordance with the relevant professional code of conduct. * Take responsibility for the maintenance and improvement of personal and professional competence and to encourage that of colleagues and subordinates. * Participate in the Trust’s appraisal processes including identifying performance standards for the post, personal objective setting and the creation of a personal development plan in line with the KSF outline for the post Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person specification

Job OverviewThis post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, The Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital or The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System. If you are not currently working for one of these organisations your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.The post holder will support the Medicine and Emergency Care Division with data submission to support the delivery of a quality focused service.The post holder will work with the management team to ensure consistent and accurate submission of a specific data set within required time frames.Main duties of the jobIf you are looking for an opportunity to explore future career options and feel you have the necessary tools to bring to the role, we are offering an opportunity within our Medicine Directorate. The role will function as part of a team and will support the Respiratory Services including the Lung Cancer Screening Program.The successful candidate will be responsible supporting the operational management team. The post holder will fulfil a crucial role in fostering excellent communication and working relationships with the clinical specialties and their teams.You must have a strong focus on delivery and a desire for success. You should have the skills to prioritise workload in a fast paced environment, have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and motivate others effectively. As an employer we will provide you with an excellent opportunity that will support your career development and support you to fulfil your potential.Working for our organisationAs an employee of the Trust you have a responsibiluty to: * Participate in statutory and mandatory training as appropriate for the post * Maintain consistently high personal and professional standards and act in accordance with the relevant professional code of conduct. * Take responsibility for the maintenance and improvement of personal and professional competence and to encourage that of colleagues and subordinates. * Participate in the Trust’s appraisal processes including identifying performance standards for the post, personal objective setting and the creation of a personal development plan in line with the KSF outline for the post      Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.Person specification

Medical Administrator - The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

&lt;strong&gt;Job Overview&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, The Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital or The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System. If you are not currently working for one of these organisations your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post holder will support the Medicine and Emergency Care Division with data submission to support the delivery of a quality focused service.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post holder will work with the management team to ensure consistent and accurate submission of a specific data set within required time frames.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Main duties of the job&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;If you are looking for an opportunity to explore future career options and feel you have the necessary tools to bring to the role, we are offering an opportunity within our Medicine Directorate. The role will function as part of a team and will support the Respiratory Services including the Lung Cancer Screening Program.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The successful candidate will be responsible supporting the operational management team. The post holder will fulfil a crucial role in fostering excellent communication and working relationships with the clinical specialties and their teams.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You must have a strong focus on delivery and a desire for success. You should have the skills to prioritise workload in a fast paced environment, have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and motivate others effectively. As an employer we will provide you with an excellent opportunity that will support your career development and support you to fulfil your potential.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Working for our organisation&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;As an employee of the Trust you have a responsibiluty to:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Participate in statutory and mandatory training as appropriate for the post&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Maintain consistently high personal and professional standards and act in accordance with the relevant professional code of conduct.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Take responsibility for the maintenance and improvement of personal and professional competence and to encourage that of colleagues and subordinates.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Participate in the Trust’s appraisal processes including identifying performance standards for the post, personal objective setting and the creation of a personal development plan in line with the KSF outline for the post&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Person specification&lt;/strong&gt;

Medical Administrator

You should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, calm under pressure, a team player with good communication skills. GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science (grades 9-4) required; lab experience is a plus.

You will support scientific staff with sample processing, data entry, preparing solutions, maintaining lab supplies, disposing of waste, and decontaminating equipment in a diagnostic setting.

Science

Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a permanent, full-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Pathology Specimen Reception team, based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Please note that this is not a trainee Biomedical Scientist post and is unlikely to lead to one. We want to employ an individual who is looking for a long-term career as a Medical Laboratory Assistant. This post is therefore more suitable for individuals who have not already got a degree qualification. We are seeking a self-motivated and conscientious individual who has an organised approach with good attention to detail and who can remain calm in stressful situations. You will need excellent communication and observation skills and should enjoy working as part of a team. Previous experience in a NHS clinical laboratory or in analytical techniques would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided. A good level of secondary education is required with English, Maths and Science to GCSE grade 9 - 4 (or equivalent). Please can applicants state their GCSE grades fully on their application form and comply with the person specification or their application may not be considered. Main duties of the job The role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant is varied and involves supporting the scientific staff in the receipt, data entry and pre-analytic preparation of patient samples, preparing chemical solutions, maintaining stocks of consumable items, disposal of chemical and/ or biological waste, and maintaining and decontamination of complex laboratory equipment and as such is a key role in supporting a diagnostic service. The post is for 37.5 hours a week. Core working hours will be from 09:00 to 17:30 (Monday-Friday), with approximately 1 late shift 12:30 to 21:00 and 1 partial late shift 11:30-20:00 every other week. You will be required to support a 7 day working rota which will include out of hours work such as evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/ Public holidays, according to service needs. Working for our organisation Our vision is to put patients at the centre of everything we do. In the Blood Sciences department you will be working alongside a friendly, expert and energetic team of Consultants, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners. Visits to the department are welcome and can be arranged. Please note, for vacancies that receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, so please apply as soon as possible. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a permanent, full-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Pathology Specimen Reception team, based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Please note that this is not a trainee Biomedical Scientist post and is unlikely to lead to one.We want to employ an individual who is looking for a long-term career as a Medical Laboratory Assistant. This post is therefore more suitable for individuals who have not already got a degree qualification. We are seeking a self-motivated and conscientious individual who has an organised approach with good attention to detail and who can remain calm in stressful situations. You will need excellent communication and observation skills and should enjoy working as part of a team.Previous experience in a NHS clinical laboratory or in analytical techniques would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided. A good level of secondary education is required with English, Maths and Science to GCSE grade 9 - 4 (or equivalent).Please can applicants state their GCSE grades fully on their application form and comply with the person specification or their application may not be considered.Main duties of the jobThe role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant is varied and involves supporting the scientific staff in the receipt, data entry and pre-analytic preparation of patient samples, preparing chemical solutions, maintaining stocks of consumable items, disposal of chemical and/ or biological waste, and maintaining and decontamination of complex laboratory equipment and as such is a key role in supporting a diagnostic service.The post is for 37.5 hours a week. Core working hours will be from 09:00 to 17:30 (Monday-Friday), with approximately 1 late shift 12:30 to 21:00 and 1 partial late shift 11:30-20:00 every other week. You will be required to support a 7 day working rota which will include out of hours work such as evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/ Public holidays, according to service needs.Working for our organisationOur vision is to put patients at the centre of everything we do.In the Blood Sciences department you will be working alongside a friendly, expert and energetic team of Consultants, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners.Visits to the department are welcome and can be arranged.Please note, for vacancies that receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, so please apply as soon as possible.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Medical Laboratory Assistant - The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

&lt;strong&gt;Job Overview&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a permanent, full-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Pathology Specimen Reception team, based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Please note that this is not a trainee Biomedical Scientist post and is unlikely to lead to one.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We want to employ an individual who is looking for a long-term career as a Medical Laboratory Assistant. This post is therefore more suitable for individuals who have not already got a degree qualification. We are seeking a self-motivated and conscientious individual who has an organised approach with good attention to detail and who can remain calm in stressful situations. You will need excellent communication and observation skills and should enjoy working as part of a team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Previous experience in a NHS clinical laboratory or in analytical techniques would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided. A good level of secondary education is required with English, Maths and Science to GCSE grade 9 - 4 (or equivalent).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please can applicants state their GCSE grades fully on their application form and comply with the person specification or their application may not be considered.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Main duties of the job&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The role of a Medical Laboratory Assistant is varied and involves supporting the scientific staff in the receipt, data entry and pre-analytic preparation of patient samples, preparing chemical solutions, maintaining stocks of consumable items, disposal of chemical and/ or biological waste, and maintaining and decontamination of complex laboratory equipment and as such is a key role in supporting a diagnostic service.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post is for 37.5 hours a week. Core working hours will be from 09:00 to 17:30 (Monday-Friday), with approximately 1 late shift 12:30 to 21:00 and 1 partial late shift 11:30-20:00 every other week. You will be required to support a 7 day working rota which will include out of hours work such as evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/ Public holidays, according to service needs.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Working for our organisation&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Our vision is to put patients at the centre of everything we do.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In the Blood Sciences department you will be working alongside a friendly, expert and energetic team of Consultants, Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Visits to the department are welcome and can be arranged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please note, for vacancies that receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, so please apply as soon as possible.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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