1. Who wants to be a Radiographer?
NOELEEN MCMORRIS
RADIOGRAPHY PRACTICE EDUCATOR (diagnostic)
ALTNAGELVIN HOSPITAL A

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

8. CHEST RADIOGRAPH WITH PACEMAKER AND CHILD’S WRIST AGE 3

9. OSTEOARTHRITIS IN HIPS AND SCOLIOSIS IN SPINE

10. 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

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

12. Who makes a good Radiographer
Who makes a good Radiographer? Excellent communication skills Care and empathy Adaptable Good with technology Good at making decisions Able to work independently and in a team

13. What other skills do Radiographers need
What other skills do Radiographers need? Interested in sciences Can work under pressure Calm

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

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

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

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

18. The future for Radiographers is bright!

19. 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

20. Where do I find information?

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

23. Thanks for listening