The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Radiology Patient Transfer Assistant

The closing date is 17 March 2026

Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-RPT-199

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English GCSE (or Equivalent) of 9 - 4
  • Maths GCSE (or Equivalent) of 9 - 4

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

  • To have worked in a public facing role

Desirable

  • Worked in Health Care setting

Skills

Essential

  • 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

  • Able to work flexibly
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English GCSE (or Equivalent) of 9 - 4
  • Maths GCSE (or Equivalent) of 9 - 4

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

  • To have worked in a public facing role

Desirable

  • Worked in Health Care setting

Skills

Essential

  • 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

  • Able to work flexibly

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Operational Manager

William Tudor

william.tudor1@nhs.net

01743261000

Details

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-RPT-199

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Supporting documents

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