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DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY. 2014/15 p an-London planned commissioning position: maintain commissions at 187 Planning for t his profession is led by Health Education North Central and East London for the whole of London. Existing and raised issues
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DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY 2014/15 pan-London plannedcommissioning position: maintain commissions at 187 Planning for this profession is led by Health Education North Central and East London for the whole of London. Existing and raised issues 24/7 working and increased activity is likely to have an impact on demand for diagnostic radiographers, and nationally there is a priority to increase the workforce by 25% to meet anticipated increases in activity. A high proportion of newly qualified diagnostic radiographers (57%) do not go into jobs in the NHS. It is thought that a relatively high proportion go into the independent sector. • Rationale for decision • The workforce position for this profession has been relatively consistent, due in part to a decrease in attrition from training over the past two years. The most recent data forecasts and modelling predicted a 10.7% oversupply in 2018/19, which looks set to further increase. Considerations include the following: • This is a transitional year, and some assumptions about LETB specific information could be further refined • Clinicians were concerned that the future reduction in demand shown here may not be a fair representation of service need. Further work on these areas is required. • Demand for non-NHS sector is not clear • Activity is likely to increase with the introduction of greater 24/7 working. • Sonography shortage is driving the oversupply in sonography training. • Workforcedata 2013 (London LETBs) A 10.7% oversupply is predicted in 2018/19.