Assistant Practitioner

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

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.