Clinical academic radiographers – A challenging but rewarding career

Simcock, Ian C; Reeve, Ruth; Burnett, Carole; Costigan, Carolyn; McNair, Helen; Robinson, Claire; Arthurs, Owen J.

doi:10.1016/j.radi.2021.06.008

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“…The benefits of clinical academics include changing and improving care led by research and evidence-based practice. 22 Combining clinical expertise and research roles allows a transfer of knowledge, innovation and practices across a 'theory-practice gap', resulting in several rewards for patients, NHS organisations and individuals. 22 Those taking on extended roles into new clinical areas may be joining or becoming pioneers in their clinical field, of which comes with expectations to educate others and become leaders in their area of clinical practice.…”

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“…22 Combining clinical expertise and research roles allows a transfer of knowledge, innovation and practices across a 'theory-practice gap', resulting in several rewards for patients, NHS organisations and individuals. 22 Those taking on extended roles into new clinical areas may be joining or becoming pioneers in their clinical field, of which comes with expectations to educate others and become leaders in their area of clinical practice. The benefit of utilising the cyclical framework of role development is that it gives individuals the understanding of the requirements needed to gain competency, thus giving insight in how to educate others and be a leading advocate for the specialist area of practice.…”

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Role extension in advanced ultrasound practice: A framework approach and case study

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Introduction: Role extension into novel areas of ultrasound practice can be challenging for health care professionals. Expansion into existing areas of advanced practice typically occurs using established processes and accredited training; however, in areas where there is no formal training, there can be a lack of support for how to develop new and progressive clinical roles. Topic Description: This article presents how the use of a framework approach for establishing areas of advanced practice can support individuals and departments with safely and successfully developing new roles in ultrasound. The authors illustrate this via the example of a gastrointestinal ultrasound role, developed in an NHS department. Discussion: The framework approach comprises three elements, each interdependent upon and inform each other: (A) Scope of practice, (B) Education and competency and (C) Governance. (A) Defines (and communicates) the role extension and area(s) of subsequent ultrasound imaging, interpretation and reporting. By identifying the why, how and what is required this informs (B) the education and assessment of competency for those taking on new roles or areas of expertise. (C) Is informed by (A) and is an ongoing process of quality assurance to safeguard high standards in clinical care. In supporting role extension, this approach can facilitate new workforce configurations, skill expansion and enable increasing service demands to be met. Summary: By defining and aligning the components of scope of practice, education/competency and governance, role development in ultrasound can be initiated and sustained. Role extension utilising this approach brings benefits for patients, clinicians and departments.

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“…31 As it stands, this does not meet the ACP criteria 31 as there needs to be critical engagement and appraisal, and evaluation and synthesis of evidence-based practice and governing practice. This depth of involvement may be unfamiliar 43,44 as the most reported activities were audits and service evaluations. Therefore, a collaborative working environment with current research TRs, like RaCTTR, will be of important to help upcoming ACP TRs to progress to the level required and will provide a network of support.…”

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Images and images: Current roles of therapeutic radiographers

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“…The clinical academic role will become increasingly common and we include a paper led by a National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) supported radiographer at the start of their clinical academic career. 19 Education is a professional enabler and more radiographers will be educated to Masters level. The rationale being to ensure sufficient theoretical underpinning for developing clinical roles, particularly those moving into advanced practice and beyond.…”

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