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Band 4
Full-time

Deputy Support Team Leader

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS TrustWolverhampton, WV10 0QP, United Kingdom£28,392 - £31,157Closes 08/09/2026

At a glance

Band
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Posted
25/08/2026
Closes
08/09/2026

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Role summary

The Deputy Support Manager will provide day-to-day operational leadership and supervision of the Radiology Imaging Assistant workforce, ensuring a safe, efficient, and patient-focused service. This role involves supporting staff deployment, rota management, attendance monitoring, and workforce development. The post holder will deputise for the Support Team Leader, assisting with recruitment, appraisals, performance management, and quality improvement. It is pivotal in maintaining service continuity and coordinating the workforce to support patient care.

Key responsibilities

  • Support the day-to-day supervision and management of the Radiology Imaging Assistant workforce.
  • Manage and monitor staff rotas, annual leave, and workforce deployment.
  • Monitor attendance and manage sickness absence in accordance with Trust policies.
  • Support recruitment, induction, training, competency assessment, and ongoing development of Imaging Assistants.
  • Undertake staff appraisals and support the management of performance, conduct, and wellbeing.
  • Deputise for the Support Team Leader as required and escalate risks or operational concerns appropriately.

Essential criteria

  • Previous experience in a Team Leader role is essential, with proven ability to supervise staff, manage performance and sickness, oversee rotas, and support safe, efficient service delivery.

Useful to know

Band 4 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.

This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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Job summary

The Deputy Support Manager will provide day-to-day operational leadership and supervision of the Radiology Imaging Assistant workforce, ensuring the delivery of a safe, efficient and patient-focused service across the Radiology Department.

Working closely with the Support Team Leader and wider Radiology management team, the post holder will support staff deployment, rota management, attendance monitoring, workforce development and service delivery. The role is pivotal in maintaining service continuity, responding to changing operational demands and ensuring the Imaging Assistant workforce is effectively coordinated to support patient care.

The post holder will deputise for the Support Team Leader when required, supporting recruitment, appraisal, performance management and quality improvement activities, while promoting a positive culture that reflects Trust values and delivers the highest standards of patient experience.

Main duties of the job

Support the day-to-day supervision and management of the Radiology Imaging Assistant workforce.

Manage and monitor staff rotas, annual leave and workforce deployment to ensure safe and effective service delivery.

Monitor attendance and manage sickness absence in accordance with Trust policies, including Return to Work processes and Occupational Health referrals where required.

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