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Who wants to be a Radiographer?

Who wants to be a Radiographer?. INSERT NAME AND JOB TITLE. Aim of today. To tell you what radiographers do What skills and attributes are needed To explain how to be a radiographer To talk about future opportunities Opportunity for you to ask questions. How the profession was…….

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Who wants to be a Radiographer?

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  1. Who wants to be a Radiographer? • INSERT NAME AND JOB TITLE

  2. Aim of today • To tell you what radiographers do • What skills and attributes are needed • To explain how to be a radiographer • To talk about future opportunities • Opportunity for you to ask questions

  3. How the profession was…….

  4. ……..Now!

  5. DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHER; uses the latest technology to produce images to diagnose injury or diseaseRADIOTHERAPY RADIOGRAPHER; uses latest technology to treat patients with cancer

  6. More about Diagnostic Radiographers…….. • Imaging techniques include; • X-Rays; penetrate the body and make an image. • Ultrasound; pregnancy and soooo much more! • MRI; uses magnetism to build images of different tissue types in body • CT; uses x-rays to create cross-sectional images

  7. Diagnostic Radiographers…..Are focussed on patient care and provide an imaging service without which the patient could not get the right treatment

  8. More about Radiotherapy Radiographers…….. • Use latest technology such as 3 and 4 dimensional image guided radiotherapy • Is involved with planning and verification • Delivers treatment with absolute accuracy • Cares for patient (and family) throughout the treatment period

  9. Radiotherapy Radiographers…….Are vital members of the team who treat patients using radiation

  10. Who makes a good Radiographer?Excellent communication skillsCare and empathyAdaptableGood with technologyGood at making decisionsAble to work independently and in a team

  11. What other skills do Radiographers need?Interested in sciencesCan work under pressureCalm

  12. Why should I be a radiographer? 6 out of 10 patients are treated successfully in radiotherapy 90% patients in hospital have imaging

  13. Other reasons to be a Radiographer….Without Radiographers modern healthcare would collapse!Lots of Radiographer led servicesUK trained Radiographers are the best!

  14. You’re hired!! 80% of 2009 graduates got jobs within 8 weeks of finishing university Good employment prospects………

  15. Working in a Healthcare environment… • Opportunities to work in multi-professional teams • Respected by society • Good working conditions • Registered autonomous professional • Role development opportunities

  16. The future for Radiographers is bright!

  17. What do I have to do to qualify as a Radiographer? • BSc honours degree course in either diagnostic or radiotherapy radiography • Diagnostic; 23 UK Universities • Radiotherapy; 14 UK Universities • Course includes academic • AND clinical education

  18. Where do I find information? www.radiographycareers.co.uk www.sor.org

  19. Or call The Society and College of Radiographers on 020 7740 7200

  20. Thanks for listening

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