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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Other
37.5 hours per week (to be worked in shifts over 5 days per week (includes Weekend, Bank Holiday and Night shifts))
Job ref
223-RPT-199
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£24,465 per annum / pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/03/2026 23:59

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Radiology Patient Transfer Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has become available to recruit Patient Transfer Assistants to work within the Radiology Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. You must be flexible in your approach as you will be required to work days, nights and weekends to meet the needs of the service. 

We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate and who have strong communication and observation skills to deliver excellent patient-focused care in a challenging environment. You must have good communication skills and be able to work well as part of a team.

As a Trust, our vision is to provide excellent care for the communities we serve and that means giving our patients the best care and experience we can.

Consideration will be given to applicants for both full-time and part-time hours.

Main duties of the job

The post involves supporting our Radiologists, Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners in the movement of patients between the radiology department, wards, clinics and other departments, ensuring patient safety is a priority during patient transit.  You will ensure an effective and comprehensive handover of patient requirements and needs takes place every time with clinical staff, providing quality patient care in all modalities of the imaging department including CT, MRI, Ultrasound and the general department.

 For this role, you will be required to escort patients between the radiology departments, wards, clinics and other departments and attend to their needs during the journey.  You will liaise with the ward, department and clinic staff to carry instructions and messages related to the patients’ care and ensure the relevant documents accompany the patient.

Working for our organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals. Shropshire is the largest inland county in the UK with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage sites and access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast. There are good schools, amazingly affordable housing and a wide range of leisure pursuits.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

Essential criteria
  • To have worked in a public facing role
Desirable criteria
  • Worked in Health Care setting

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates good communication skills including written and verbal.
  • Has worked as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Can evidence good organisational skills.
  • Is competent in using IT systems
  • Ability to work all shift patterns (weekdays, weekends, nights etc)
Desirable criteria
  • Able to work flexibly

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Applicant requirements

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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
William Tudor
Job title
Assistant Operational Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000

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
Telephone
01743 492402
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