Main description:

This work was commissioned by the Society and College of Radiographers to identify practice developments over the past five years, to quantify the scope of current practice and to explore possible future roles within the United Kingdom radiographic workforce. The scope of the research includes the National Health Service primary and secondary sectors, the independent sector and higher education.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Background and Nature of the Research Chapter 2 Exploring the Diagnostic Radiography Workforce in the NHS acute sector Chapter 3 Exploring the NHS Therapeutic Radiography Workforce Chapter 4 Focus Groups with Radiography Consultants and Managers Chapter 5 Identifying the Radiographic Workforce in the Primary and Independent Sectors Chapter 6 Examples of Emerging and Advancing Radiographic Practice Chapter 7 The Radiographic Workforce in Higher Education Chapter 8 Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations