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My name is Daniella Claxton. I am 20 years old and I am
currently studying diagnostic radiography in my third year.
I have always had an interest in science, particularly in the
human body. I enjoy working with and helping others; for four
years I was a volunteer in my local community, involving
myself in projects centred around the care of the disabled and
disadvantaged adults and children. The summer before I
started university, I worked as a healthcare assistant in an
elderly residents home.
I discovered radiography about five years ago whilst reading
the NHS careers webpage. I rang up a local hospital and
secured myself a two week work experience placement in the
radiography department and I have not looked back since.
Radiography offered me everything that I wanted in a job, with
the opportunity to work as an individual and as part of a team
within the department and with other healthcare
professionals.
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As a radiographer it is your responsibility to produce images
of diagnostic value, whilst maintaining a safe working
environment in adhering to radiation protection measures.
You also need to have good communication skills as you need
to gain the trust of the patient in a short space of time.
Imaging technology itself is constantly changing and
improving, and I feel privileged to be at the forefront of this
ever expanding medical field.
Radiography is an attractive career choice in that it offers
opportunities to specialise and study for postgraduate
qualifications. Kingston and St George’s University was the
ideal choice. I could commute from home and take advantage
of being placed in London hospitals. There are plenty of
resources available across both university sites, which are
excellent for both private and group study.
I have had no second thoughts about choosing radiography,
and I am looking forward to qualifying next year.
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