Senior Clinical Support Workers

Senior Clinical Support Workers will build on the knowledge, skills and attributes of a Clinical Support Worker. Their qualifications should satisfy the entry requirements for a pre-registration education and training programme. 

Once employed, senior clinical support workers will complete the Care Certificate and would be expected to study an occupational relevant Level 3 qualification

Knowledge, skills, competencies and qualifications

Senior clinical support workers require factual, procedural and theoretical knowledge and understanding of their occupational area to complete tasks and address problems that, while well defined, may be complex and non-routine.

They interpret and evaluate relevant information and ideas, being aware of the nature of their area of work and of different perspectives or approaches. They identify, select and use appropriate cognitive and practical skills, methods and procedures to inform actions and complete tasks, while also reviewing how effective their methods and actions have been.

As well as completing the Care Certificate and acquiring Level 2 functional skills, senior clinical support workers should also complete a profession-relevant education Level 3 qualification.

Staff at this level should have the specific learning that supports their role in diagnostic radiography, such as radiation safety and magnetic field safety, knowledge of diagnostic imaging examinations, patient care: preparation and aftercare, equipment for sterile procedures, including trolley setting, and QA/QC checks for imaging equipment and accessories. Those in this role should be appropriately supervised.