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Dip HE Radiographic Studies SCQF Level 8

This article explores the informal and unplanned development of the radiography assistant practitioner role, its impact on quality and safety, and the dilemma of extending the role without compromising existing structure. It also discusses horizontal development, broadening knowledge and understanding, and the importance of communication and reflection skills.

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Dip HE Radiographic Studies SCQF Level 8

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  1. Dip HE Radiographic StudiesSCQF Level 8

  2. Role Creep Informal and unplanned development of a role Can be a natural progression with experience and growing confidence. New learning and new experiences are positive incentives for job satisfaction Role development Presents problems for quality and safety Skills and procedures that would be disallowed without additional: Training Education Credentialing Potential to lose parity within grading Extending Role v Extending Scope

  3. Dilemma How do we support personal development of the radiography assistant practitioner role without compromising the integrity of the current structure ? Horizontal development Increase breadth of knowledge Expand the knowledge base in some areas of practice Increase the breadth of practice Develop greater understanding of roles and responsibilities within the team Recognition of the implications of personal autonomy

  4. Cert HE Broad knowledge Take account of roles & responsibilities Exercise some initiative in carrying out defined activities. Under guidance work with others in support of professional practice. Dip HE Some detailed knowledge Take continuing account of roles & responsibilities Exercise initiative and autonomy in some activities. Under guidance work in support of current professional practice. SQQF 7 SCQF 8

  5. Dip HE More detailed knowledge and understanding of mobiles, ward and theatre imaging More detailed knowledge and understanding of cross sectional imaging Broader knowledge and understanding of trauma Broader knowledge and understanding of pathology Broader knowledge and understanding of patient care Expand the supporting role into cross sectional imaging

  6. Dip HE Development of communication skills Development of learning and reflection skills Interprofessional learning More detailed evaluation of the assistant practitioner role role and responsibilities. Analysis of the impact of personal initiative and autonomy- risk, accountability

  7. Outcomes • Opportunity to extend the radiography assistant practitioner contribution • Opportunities for skills expansion within the existing scope of practice • Increased workforce flexibility • Increased job satisfaction

  8. Lesley Forsyth, Robert Gordon University l.forsyth@rgu.ac.uk

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