Enhanced Clinical Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bolton, BL4 0JR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Aug 2026

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Summary

Provide a timely, efficient, and compassionate radiographic service in accordance with agreed national and local standards, ensuring that the individual clinical, physical, emotional, and cultural needs of patients/clients are recognised and respected. Maintain an effective and efficient workflow across all areas of the service, adapting to changing demands while ensuring safe and high-quality patient care. Work as an autonomous practitioner within the specialist area of practice, undertaking advanced clinical duties and applying expert knowledge, skills, and experience to make appropriate clinical judgements and decisions. Produce high-quality diagnostic images using specialised digital X-ray equipment, ensuring that all patient episodes are undertaken safely, accurately, and documented in accordance with departmental protocols and professional standards. Comply with all relevant Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and governance requirements. Act as an Operator, Practitioner, and, where appropriate, Referrer under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017, ensuring compliance with legislative and professional responsibilities. Apply specialist clinical knowledge to assess and justify imaging referrals, ensuring that the potential benefit of the examination outweighs the associated radiation risk, while acting as an advocate for patient safety and wellbeing. Participate actively in the departmental Quality Assurance (QA) programme, undertaking scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly quality control checks of imaging equipment. Ensure equipment performance remains within acceptable limits before clinical use and promptly report any faults or deviations to the QA Radiographer, Lead Mammographer, or Deputy Lead. Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, relatives, carers, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring the delivery of compassionate, inclusive, and high-quality care. Work as an active and valued member of the Breast Imaging Team, collaborating with the wider multidisciplinary team to support the effective delivery of diagnostic services in line with national guidance and local protocols. Participate actively in the departments annual audit programme, contributing to service evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and the ongoing development of clinical practice. Maintain professional standards at all times, adhering to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics, and demonstrating commitment to professional accountability and continuous development.

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