Scope Of Practice For Consultant Radiographer In Gastrointestinal ...

Clinical Imaging Department9.0 Training and EducationThe knowledge and skills required for a practitioner to operate within a full scope ofpractice are acquired over a period of time. The competency requirements listed belowreflect the full scope of practice, a reduced scope may be accepted during training butthis must be agreed and supervised by specialist senior medical staff.9.1 Acquiring CompetencyIn order to achieve competency in this scope of practice the professional must havesuccessfully completed the following: Masters Degree in gastro-intestinal practice Resuscitation Council UK approved advanced life support course RCHT Oral & Intravenous drug administration SDLP level 3 RCHT Cannulation SDLP level 2 RCHT Consent SDLP level 3 RCHT Diabetic Awareness level 1 RCHT Patient Group Direction Training9.2 Maintaining CompetencyIndividuals are responsible for maintaining their clinical competence. Any areas of inneed of development should be identified and addressed immediately to remove anyrisk to patients or staff. All RCHT employees undergo an annual appraisal in-line withagenda for change/ KSF requirements. All practitioners undertaking this role isexpected participate in service development initiatives and maintain a professionalportfolio demonstrating continued competence in this area of practice.10.0 DocumentationA radiology report will be entered onto the PACS system and will be available on WEBPACS and CRIS (the radiology information system). The report will contain diagnosticinformation, and information on continuing care, including the recommendation offurther imaging.Document TitleDoc ID.VersionNoPagesAuthoredbyApproved byDateApplicableReview DateScope of Practice forConsultant Radiographer inGastrointestinal ImagingCI.IR.04 02Page 4 of5C. Bloor C. Rashleigh Feb 2011 Feb 2014