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Job summary

Main area
Imaging Services
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
407-WCCSS-7888793
Employer
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Walsall Manor
Town
Walsall
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/04/2026 23:59
Interview date
01/05/2026
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Assistant Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 4

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. 

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
 
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at COVID-19 Vaccination | How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham (blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk) where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
 

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant.  The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.  As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.

 

 RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM

 

 

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated  Assistant Practitioner  (Band 4) to join our Imaging Department at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.

This is a key leadership role within the Clinical Support Worker (CSW) team. The post holder will provide high quality, safe and compassionate patient care while taking day to day responsibility for coordinating and supervising Band 2 and Band 3 CSWs across Imaging.

The role supports the delivery of diagnostic and interventional imaging services, ensuring smooth operational flow, high standards of care, and effective team leadership across modalities including X-ray, CT, Ultrasound and Interventional Radiology.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
Provide day to day supervision and leadership to Band 2 and 3 CSWs within Imaging
• Coordinate CSW workload and allocation across imaging areas to meet service demand
• Deliver direct patient care before, during and after imaging procedures
• Support interventional procedures and undertake patient observations
• Lead on CSW induction, training and competency assessment
• Act as a point of escalation for operational issues in the absence of senior nursing staff
• Promote high standards of infection prevention, safety and governance
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives

Main duties of the job

• Provide day to day supervision and leadership to Band 2 and 3 CSWs within Imaging
• Coordinate CSW workload and allocation across imaging areas to meet service demand
• Deliver direct patient care before, during and after imaging procedures
• Support interventional procedures and undertake patient observations
• Lead on CSW induction, training and competency assessment
• Act as a point of escalation for operational issues in the absence of senior nursing staff
• Promote high standards of infection prevention, safety and governance
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. 

A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities
• Provide safe, compassionate patient care ensuring dignity and comfort at all times
• Prepare imaging rooms and equipment in line with infection prevention standards
• Assist Radiographers, Sonographers and Radiologists during routine and interventional procedures
• Monitor patients for deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately
• Undertake and document patient observations
• Maintain accurate patient identification and documentation across clinical systems

Leadership and Supervision
• Provide daily supervision, mentorship and support to Band 2 and 3 CSWs
• Coordinate staff allocation across multiple imaging modalities
• Support recruitment, induction, appraisal and competency development
• Promote professional standards, teamwork and effective communication
• Act as a visible and supportive leader within the CSW team

Governance and Quality
• Ensure adherence to Trust policies, infection prevention and health and safety standards
• Contribute to audit, incident reporting and quality improvement
• Support stock control, equipment checks and operational readiness

This role requires flexibility to work across imaging areas and participate in rota duties including weekends and bank holidays where required.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • NVQ Level 4 / HNC or equivalent relevant experience
  • • GCSE Maths and English (Grade A–C) or equivalent
  • • Care Certificate
Desirable criteria
  • • Possess a Leadership/ Management Qualification or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
  • • Experience supervising or supporting junior staff
  • • Knowledge of escalation processes and recognising patient deterioration
  • • Experience supporting patients in a clinical setting, including complex needs

Skills

Essential criteria
  • • Ability to provide patient centred care
  • • Competent IT skills including use of clinical system
  • • Ability to coordinate workload and prioritise in a busy environment
  • • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • • Ability to mentor and support Band 2 and 3 staff
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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nathan Williams
Job title
CSS Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01922721172

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Address
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Pleck Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS

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