Radiography - Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education ...

Radiography
at the Faculty of
Health and Social
Care Sciences
One title – two careers
This demanding, technical and scientific discipline requires
exceptional personal qualities and in return offers a flexible,
professional career with a very high level of job satisfaction.
Whilst radiographers work in multi-professional teams
alongside other healthcare professionals, they also work
autonomously, undertaking independent interventions and
developing specialist expertise. Considerable maturity and
independence of mind is required to succeed in these
demanding and fast-moving professions.
Diagnostic radiographers are responsible for the acquisition
of high-quality clinical images used to detect, monitor and
manage disease processes and the effects of trauma. As a
diagnostic radiographer you will utilise a wide range of
sophisticated technological equipment for different imaging
modalities, such as X-ray, Ultrasound, and CT and MRI
scanners, combined with a high standard of patient care.
Therapeutic radiographers are responsible for the safe and
accurate planning and delivery of radiotherapy to patients
with cancer; a vital role that requires the use of sophisticated
technology. A course of radiotherapy treatment may last from
between one day to seven weeks, and you will support the
physical and emotional wellbeing of the patient throughout.
This degree programme is therefore ideal if you want to
combine a science background with medical and biological
sciences, and apply your training in a supportive clinical
environment.
Applicants should have:
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A commitment to a career in radiography.
A good knowledge of professional practice, especially in
the NHS.
Evidence of academic potential, preferably with a science
background, and a commitment to learning.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Patience, tact and a real interest in and commitment to
dealing with people across a wide spectrum of ages and
backgrounds.
A willingness and ability to develop problem solving skills.
Working environments
Radiographers can follow several career paths, for example:
Diagnostic Radiographer
General radiography, trauma/accident and emergency, CT
scanning, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine
imaging*, breast screening/mammography*, medical
ultrasound*, teaching*, research*, management*, quality
assurance*. *after additional postgraduate study
Therapeutic Radiographer
Treatment planning, treatment delivery, management,
research, treatment review, treatment and patient support,
palliative care, teaching, quality assurance, mould room.
Areas of advanced practice
Diagnostic Radiographer
Reporting, interventional radiography, consultant practitioner.
Therapeutic Radiographer
Complex treatment planning, drug prescribing, consultant
practitioner.
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