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Oliveira C, Barbosa B, Couto JG, Bravo I, Khine R, McNair H. Advanced practice roles of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A systematic literature review. Radiography (Lond) 2022; 28:605-619. [PMID: 35550932 DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2022.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Advances in Radiotherapy (RT) technology and increase of complexity in cancer care have enabled the implementation of new treatment techniques. Subsequently, a greater level of autonomy, responsibility, and accountability in the practice of Therapeutic Radiographers/Radiation Therapists (TR/RTTs) has led to Advanced Practice (AP) roles. The published evidence of this role is scattered with confusing terminology and divergence regarding the perception of whether a specific role represents AP internationally. This study aims to establish an international baseline of evidence on AP roles in RT to identify roles and activities performed by TR/RTTs at advanced level practice and to summarise the impact. METHODS A systematic PRISMA review of the literature was undertaken. Thematic analysis was used to synthesise the roles and associated activities. Six RT external experts validated the list. The impact was scrutinised in terms of clinical, organisational, and professional outcomes. RESULTS Studies (n = 87) were included and categorised into four groups. AP roles were listed by clinical area, site-specific, and scope of practice, and advanced activities were organised into seven dimensions and 27 sub-dimensions. Three most-reported outcomes were: enhanced service capacity, higher patient satisfaction, and safety maintenance. CONCLUSION Evidence-based AP amongst TR/RTTs show how AP roles were conceptualised, implemented, and evaluated. Congruence studies have shown that TR/RTTs are at par with the gold-standard across the various AP roles. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE This is the first systematic literature review synthetisising AP roles and activities of TR/RTTs. This study also identified the main areas of AP that can be used to develop professional frameworks and education guiding policy by professional bodies, educators and other stakeholders.
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- C Oliveira
- Radiotherapy Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO Porto), R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 865, 4200-072, Porto, Portugal; Escola Internacional de Doutoramento, Universidad de Vigo, Circunvalación Ao Campus Universitario, 36310, Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain.
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- Radiotherapy Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO Porto), R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 865, 4200-072, Porto, Portugal; Escola Internacional de Doutoramento, Universidad de Vigo, Circunvalación Ao Campus Universitario, 36310, Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain; Medical Physics, Radiobiology Group and Radiation Protection Group, IPO Porto Research Centre (CI-IPOP), Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO Porto), R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 865, 4200-072, Porto, Portugal.
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- Radiography Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta, Msida, MSD2080, Malta.
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- Medical Physics, Radiobiology Group and Radiation Protection Group, IPO Porto Research Centre (CI-IPOP), Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO Porto), R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 865, 4200-072, Porto, Portugal.
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- European Federation of Radiographer Societies, PO Box 30511, Utrecht, 3503, AH, Netherlands; School of Health Care and Social Work, Buckinghamshire New University, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom.
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- European Federation of Radiographer Societies, PO Box 30511, Utrecht, 3503, AH, Netherlands; The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Radiotherapy and the Institute of Cancer Research, Surrey, SM2 5PT, United Kingdom.
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Evans C, Poku B, Pearce R, Eldridge J, Hendrick P, Knaggs R, Blake H, Yogeswaran G, McLuskey J, Tomczak P, Thow R, Harris P, Conway J, Collier R. Characterising the outcomes, impacts and implementation challenges of advanced clinical practice roles in the UK: a scoping review. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e048171. [PMID: 34353799 PMCID: PMC8344309 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES In response to demographic and health system pressures, the development of non-medical advanced clinical practice (ACP) roles is a key component of National Health Service workforce transformation policy in the UK. This review was undertaken to establish a baseline of evidence on ACP roles and their outcomes, impacts and implementation challenges across the UK. DESIGN A scoping review was undertaken following JBI methodological guidance. METHODS 13 online databases (Medline, CINAHL, ASSIA, Embase, HMIC, AMED, Amber, OT seeker, PsycINFO, PEDro, SportDiscus, Osteopathic Research and PenNutrition) and grey literature sources were searched from 2005 to 2020. Data extraction, charting and summary was guided by the PEPPA-Plus framework. The review was undertaken by a multi-professional team that included an expert lay representative. RESULTS 191 papers met the inclusion criteria (any type of UK evidence, any sector/setting and any profession meeting the Health Education England definition of ACP). Most papers were small-scale descriptive studies, service evaluations or audits. The papers reported mainly on clinical aspects of the ACP role. Most papers related to nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy and radiography roles and these were referred to by a plethora of different titles. ACP roles were reported to be achieving beneficial impacts across a range of clinical and health system outcomes. They were highly acceptable to patients and staff. No significant adverse events were reported. There was a lack of cost-effectiveness evidence. Implementation challenges included a lack of role clarity and an ambivalent role identity, lack of mentorship, lack of continuing professional development and an unclear career pathway. CONCLUSION This review suggests a need for educational and role standardisation and a supported career pathway for advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs) in the UK. Future research should: (i) adopt more robust study designs, (ii) investigate the full scope of the ACP role and (iii) include a wider range of professions and sectors.
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- Catrin Evans
- School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Education, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Emergency Department, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Health Education England East Midlands, Leicester, UK
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- College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Brunel University London, Uxbridge, UK
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- Centre for Advancing Practice, Health Education England, Leeds, UK
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Khine R, Stewart-Lord A. An examination of Advanced Clinical Practice: Qualitative insights from therapeutic radiography advanced and consultant practitioners based in England. Tech Innov Patient Support Radiat Oncol 2021; 17:97-101. [PMID: 34007914 PMCID: PMC8110936 DOI: 10.1016/j.tipsro.2020.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Revised: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Therapeutic radiographers play a vital and changing role in the delivery of radiotherapy services treating patients with cancer. Advanced Practitioners (AP) and Consultant Practitioners (CP) in radiotherapy have developed advanced clinical skills and specialisms, enhancing the ability of the profession to offer a greater depth of cancer services and ease pressure elsewhere in the system.The aim of this study was to define the opportunity and potential for Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) roles in oncology services. Specific objectives were to explore local profiles, role development and opportunities for standardisation of ACPs in therapeutic radiography and to determine resource requirements to roll out and ensure continuation of the existing and new roles. MATERIAL AND METHODS The research was addressed through a qualitative study design using focus groups. Convenience sampling was used to recruit therapeutic radiography advanced and consultant practitioners (N = 36) from the respective radiotherapy departments in England to participate in regional focus groups. Four regional areas were identified for inclusion. Data generated was analysed thematically. RESULTS The findings are presented in four themes: ownership of professional identity, desire for standardisation and guidance, drivers of role development and self-directed educational routes. CONCLUSION Key findings from the focus groups indicated the need for standardisation in job descriptions, roles and responsibilities and a key understanding of career progression. The professional identity of the AP is acknowledged by independent, autonomous working; however, this can only be facilitated if the correct training is undertaken and the necessary support structures are in place to enable career progression. Challenges associated with role development are 1) lack of career and pathway guidance, 2) lack of clear educational routes, 3) lack of standardised roles.
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- R.N.M. Khine
- School of Health Sciences, City, University of London, UK
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- School of Health and Social Care, London South Bank University, UK
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A longitudinal review of Scottish reporting radiographer output between 2015 and 2019. Radiography (Lond) 2021; 27:200-207. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2020.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Spacey A, Hipperson V, Gloster A, Mercer C. The role of the advanced clinical practitioner in breast diagnosis: A systematic review of the literature. Radiography (Lond) 2020; 27:654-662. [PMID: 32859472 DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2020.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Increasing prevalence in breast cancers, workforce shortages and technological advancements have increased the need to further develop advanced practice in breast diagnosis. The Advanced Clinical Practitioner training programme has been introduced to support this need. The aim of this work was to systematically review studies that explore advanced practice in mammography to assess the potential impact of the introduction of a specific Advanced Clinical Practitioner training programme in breast diagnosis within the UK. METHODS A systematic PRISMA review of the literature published between 1999 and January 2020 was carried out. A total of 17 studies were included in the review. RESULTS Four themes were identified in the literature in relation to advanced practice in breast imaging: multidisciplinary practice; roles and responsibilities associated with advanced practice; development and progression; embedding and sustaining advanced practice. It was evident across all themes that advanced practice is vital in supporting better care for patients attending breast imaging in light of workforce shortages. Although advanced practice and its benefits are well established in breast imaging, persistent barriers were acknowledged such as role ambiguity, recruitment issues, lack of support from some radiologists and poor funding. CONCLUSION Findings suggest that introducing a more formalised pathway to advanced practice into breast imaging through the implementation of a specific Advanced Clinical Practitioner apprenticeship training programme may overcome many of the challenges evidenced in this review. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The findings of this review will help inform the development of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner apprenticeship programme specific to breast diagnosis.
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- A Spacey
- School of Health and Society, University of Salford, UK.
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- School of Health and Society, University of Salford, UK.
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- School of Health and Society, University of Salford, UK.
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Abuzaid MM, Hamad W, Elshami W, Tekin H, Ali W, Khayal S. Radiography Advanced Practice in the United Arab Emirates: The Perceptions and Readiness of Mammographers. J Multidiscip Healthc 2020; 13:753-758. [PMID: 32801738 PMCID: PMC7415443 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s262579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION This study is a part of an effort to determine the challenges faced by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) radiographers towards role extension and advanced practice. It reflects the current practice and challenges facing role extension compared to international advancement. The study aimed to assess the radiographers who worked at mammography screening perception and readiness to accept role extension and advanced practice in mammography. METHODS A cross-sectional descriptive study using an online survey was conducted among radiographers who practice mammography. The survey captured demographics, qualifications, professional education, future development plans, interest in role extension, and incentive to pursue the mammography profession. RESULTS Forty-five radiographers were invited to participate in the study the response rate was 71% (n=32), 34.4 (11%) were UAE nationals with the remainder being expats. The majority were young between 25 and 45 years old (84.4%), 81.3% hold a BSc qualification. 56.3% completed a post-qualification training specialized mammography certificate. 81% of the participants showed interest in role extension after appropriate education, training, and supervision by radiologists. CONCLUSION This study reports on the perceptions and readiness of radiographers on advanced practice within breast-screening centers. The results show acceptance and support after proper training, clear career pathway, and licensing body recognition. The role of the radiographer in the UAE is still growing.
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- Mohamed M Abuzaid
- Medical Diagnostic Imaging Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Medical Diagnostic Imaging Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Medical Diagnostic Imaging Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Medical Diagnostic Imaging Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Medical Imaging, College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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Deane L, Robinson L, England A. An investigation into the perceived value of the College of Radiographers voluntary accreditation scheme for advanced and consultant practitioners in breast imaging. Radiography (Lond) 2019; 25:207-213. [PMID: 31301777 DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2019.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2018] [Revised: 01/07/2019] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION A voluntary accreditation scheme has been introduced, requiring advanced (AdP) and consultant practitioners (CP) to submit several pieces of work to the College of Radiographers (CoR). However, few individuals have opted to become voluntary accredited. This study investigated the reasons behind becoming voluntary accredited, the value that was gained and why there appears to be a lack of support for the scheme. METHODS An online electronic survey was conducted using a mixed methods approach. Open questions enabled individual opinions and thoughts to be expressed, Likert scale style questions allowed further understanding of the level of agreement and closed questions identified the support for and against the scheme. RESULTS A total of 55 respondents participated, including 18 AdPs, 25 CPs, 1 consultant trainee practitioner, 5 practitioners and 6 listed as 'other'. Forty-four participants were non-accredited, citing too much clinical work; no recognition from employers and too much effort for little reward. Motivations for joining the scheme were to improve the profession; help create a new consultant post and protect the non-clinical element of the consultant role. CONCLUSION The CoR voluntary accreditation scheme has a small perceived value but overall, the majority of respondents believed the scheme did not warrant the work needed to apply. Concern was raised about the risk of creating a two-tier profession by the scheme's instigation. The results of this study suggest that the CoR's voluntary accreditation scheme would need to address these barriers before more practitioners would apply.
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- L Deane
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Mytton Oak Rd, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8XQ, United Kingdom.
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- University of Salford, Allerton Building, Salford, M5 4WT, United Kingdom
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- University of Salford, Allerton Building, Salford, M5 4WT, United Kingdom
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Sevens T, Reeves P. Professional protectionism; a barrier to employing a sonographer graduate? Radiography (Lond) 2019; 25:77-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2018.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Revised: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Snaith B, Clarke R, Coates A, Field L, McGuinness A, Yunis S. How do consultant radiographers contribute to imaging service delivery and leadership? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.12968/bjhc.2019.25.1.41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Beverly Snaith
- Clinical Professor of Radiography, Radiology, The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield, England; Faculty of Health Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, England
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- Consultant Radiographer, Radiology, The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield, England
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- Consultant Radiographer, Radiology, The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield, England
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- Consultant Radiographer, Radiology, The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Aberford Road, Wakefield, England
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- Consultant Radiographer, Radiology, The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield, England
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- Consultant Radiographer, Radiology, The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield, England
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Nightingale J, Hardy M, Snaith B. Embedding consultant radiographer roles within radiology departments: A framework for success. Radiography (Lond) 2018; 24:289-297. [PMID: 30292496 DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2018.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2018] [Revised: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/18/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Many organisations struggle to clearly differentiate the radiographer consultant role from advanced or specialist practice, with newly appointed consultant practitioners often ill-prepared for working at this level. This article discusses the design, implementation and validation of an outcomes framework for benchmarking competencies for trainee or new-in-post consultant radiographers. METHODS Five experienced radiographers from different clinical specialisms were seconded to a twelve month consultant trainee post, guided by a locally-devised outcomes framework. A longitudinal qualitative study explored, from the radiographers' perspective, the impact of the outcomes framework on the transition to consultant practice and beyond. Data collection included semi-structured interviews (months 1, 6 and 12), validation via a focus group (month 18) and a group interview (5 years). RESULTS Early interactions with framework objectives were mechanistic, but as participants better understood the role more creative approaches emerged. Despite diverse clinical expertise, the framework facilitated parity between participants, promoting transparency and credibility which was important in how the consultant role was perceived. All participants achieved all framework outcomes and were subsequently appointed to substantive consultant radiographer positions. CONCLUSION This outcomes framework facilitates experienced radiographers to successfully transition into consultant radiographers, enabling them to meet multiple non-clinical targets while continuing to work effectively within a changing clinical environment. It is the first validated benchmarking tool designed to support the transition to radiographer consultant practice. Adoption of the tool will provide a standardised measure of consultant radiographer outcomes that will promote inter-organisational transferability hitherto unseen in the UK.
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- University of Bradford / Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust, UK.
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Snaith B, Williams S, Taylor K, Tsang Y, Kelly J, Woznitza N. Is a nurse consultant impact toolkit relevant and transferrable to the radiography profession? An evaluation project. Radiography (Lond) 2018; 24:257-261. [PMID: 29976340 DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2018.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2018] [Revised: 04/23/2018] [Accepted: 05/06/2018] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Consultant posts were developed to strengthen strategic leadership whilst maintaining front line service responsibilities and clinical expertise. The nursing profession has attempted to develop tools to enable individuals to evaluate their own practice and consider relevant measurable outcomes. This study evaluated the feasibility of transferring such a nursing 'toolkit' to another health profession. METHOD This evaluation was structured around a one-day workshop where a nurse consultant impact toolkit was appraised and tested within the context of consultant radiographic practice. The adapted toolkit was subsequently validated using a larger sample at a national meeting of consultant radiographers. RESULTS There was broad agreement that the tools could be adopted for use by radiographers although several themes emerged in relation to perceived gaps within the nursing template, confirming the initial exercise. This resulted in amendments to the original scope and a proposed new evaluation tool. CONCLUSION The impact toolkit could help assess individual and collaborat ive role impact at a local and national level. The framework provides consultant radiographers with an opportunity to understand and highlight the contribution their roles have on patients, staff, their organisation and the wider profession.
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- B Snaith
- The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Aberford Road, Wakefield, WF1 4DG, UK; Faculty of Health Studies, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford, BD7 1DP, UK.
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- Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ, UK
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- Cambridge Breast Unit, Box 97, Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 2RN, UK
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- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool Road, Chester, Cheshire CH2 1UL, UK
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- Homerton University Hospital, Homerton Row, London E9 6SR, UK; School of Allied Health Professions, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury CT11QU, UK
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Booth L, Henwood S, Miller PK. Leadership and the everyday practice of Consultant Radiographers in the UK: Transformational ideals and the generation of self-efficacy. Radiography (Lond) 2017; 23:125-129. [PMID: 28390543 DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2016.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2016] [Revised: 12/01/2016] [Accepted: 12/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This paper outlines findings from a broader, two-year project investigating the role of Consultant Radiographers (CRs) in the UK, focussing specifically on the leadership aspect of that role. METHODS Using a qualitative-thematic approach, the leadership-related experiences of a purposive sample of six participating CRs are explored, alongside the systems through which they evaluated how successful they had been as leaders. RESULTS It is evidenced that many of the ways in which participants describe their own leadership practice, particularly in the intra-team domain, is consistent with the precepts of the Transformational Leadership Model. For example, they highlight how they have asserted positive influence and encouraged collective action and decision-making. However, the experiential focus of the analysis reveals that in specific examples of practice, the transformational approach was not always seen as the most useful route to a productive outcome given constrictions on time and other resources within real professional environments. More 'direct' managerial approaches were sometimes deemed necessary, and at others leadership was reduced to simply 'solving other people's problems'. It was also found that the manner in which participants evaluated their own success as leaders was a practical concern, based in part upon having satisfied 'hard' institutional goals, but also on the more personal business of having affirmatively 'surprised' oneself, or a general sense of feeling trusted by colleagues. CONCLUSION These findings may help support CRs in the business of real leadership, not least through better understanding how even apparently mundane outcomes can have significant impacts on professional self-efficacy.
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- University of Cumbria, Lancaster, UK.
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- Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Radiographer involvement in mammography image interpretation: A survey of United Kingdom practice. Radiography (Lond) 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2016.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Milner RC, Culpan G, Snaith B. Radiographer reporting in the UK: is the current scope of practice limiting plain-film reporting capacity? Br J Radiol 2016; 89:20160228. [PMID: 27376784 PMCID: PMC5124925 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20160228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2016] [Revised: 06/28/2016] [Accepted: 06/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To update knowledge on individual radiographer contribution to plain-film reporting workloads; to assess whether there is scope to further increase radiographer reporting capacity within this area. METHODS Reporting radiographers were invited to complete an online survey. Invitations were posted to every acute National Health Service trust in the UK whilst snowball sampling was employed via a network of colleagues, ex-colleagues and acquaintances. Information was sought regarding the demographics, geographical location and anatomical and referral scope of practice. RESULTS A total of 259 responses were received. 15.1% and 7.7% of respondents are qualified to report chest and abdomen radiographs, respectively. The mean time spent reporting per week is 14.5 h (range 1-37.5). 23.6% of radiographers report only referrals from emergency departments whilst 50.6% of radiographers have limitations on their practice. CONCLUSION The scope of practice of reporting radiographers has increased since previous studies; however, radiographer reporting of chest and abdomen radiographs has failed to progress in line with demand. There remain opportunities to increase radiographer capacity to assist the management of reporting backlogs. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE This study is the first to examine demographic factors of reporting radiographers across the UK and is one of the largest in-depth studies of UK reporting radiographers, at individual level, to date.
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- Faculty of Health Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK
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- Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield, UK
- Faculty of Health Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK
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Moran S, Warren-Forward H. Can Australian radiographers assess screening mammograms accurately? Biennial follow-up from a four year prospective study and lesion analysis. Radiography (Lond) 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2016.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Moran S, Warren-Forward H. Can Australian radiographers assess screening mammograms accurately? First stage results from a four year prospective study. Radiography (Lond) 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2015.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Reflections on the role of consultant radiographers in the UK: What is a consultant radiographer? Radiography (Lond) 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2015.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Reflections on the role of consultant radiographers in the UK: The perceived impact on practice and factors that support and hinder the role. Radiography (Lond) 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2015.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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