Diagnostic radiographers

Diagnostic radiography is an ever evolving field of healthcare. The range of roles and responsibilities across a multitude of clinical specialties continue to diversify at pace which means that keeping up to date with the latest developments to continually build skills and knowledge is key to future proofing an exciting and fulfilling career.

At Newcastle Hospitals our Diagnostic Radiographers are essential members of many multidisciplinary teams as they care for both adults and children with a wide range of injuries and diseases 24 hours a day / 365 days a year.

As our Trust offers the second largest breadth of specialist services in the UK – including major trauma, paediatrics and cross-specialty MDT working – we offer excellent career prospects and are committed to ensuring our Diagnostic Radiographers have access to all the education and development support that they might need.

Furthermore, our expertise and pioneering approach to embracing the most up to date radiotherapy techniques means Newcastle Hospitals is a reference site for many major global providers of scanning equipment and technology.

It’s imperative that we enable our staff to remain ahead of the knowledge and skills curve and have the opportunity to access and learn all they can about the latest international advances.

CPD support at Newcastle Hospitals

Career aspirations can be discussed at annual appraisals in close liaison with line managers, or at any other time of the year, to help understand and plan how we can help you to take steps forward and achieve your goals.

For example, you may wish to specialise in a particular area of practice or explore teaching or research. Further training can support you to prepare for a future role – you may wish to become an advanced clinical practitioner or progress into management.

Annual appraisals help to shape personal development plans to set out learning opportunities which can be provided either in-house or externally.

Health and Care Professions Council

As Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) Diagnostic Radiographers are members of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and are required to meet the HCPC’s 5 CPD standards.

Updating your CPD profile

Keeping an up-to-date file of progress which documents your activities and achievements so that you have this to hand at any time should you be asked to provide it.

The HCPC carry out an audit of Diagnostic Radiographers every 2 years when they select 2.5% to present them with CPD activities.

You can find out more about how to fill in a CPD profile and see lots of examples of CPD activities on the Health and Care Professions Council website.

Society of Radiographers (SOR)

The SOR offers an extensive range of personal and professional support to assist its members in upholding the highest standards of practice and to develop themselves continually throughout their career.

To maintain and enhance professionalism and competence Diagnostic Radiographers are expected to:

• Actively engage in CPD
• Document and evidence their CPD
• Apply learning from CPD to their practice

The SOR website has a holds a wealth of useful information and advice relevant to:

• Learning and advice
• Events
• Employment support

There are CPD templates to help plan, record and evaluate learning from different situations and experiences.

Clinical Educators

Our radiography staff are also supported by dedicated Clinical Learning and Practice Educators who can advise and guide you no matter where you are in your career, and signpost you to a wide and diverse range of resources.

Diane Charlton, Clinical Learning Facilitator
diane.charlton1@nhs.net
DECT 48850

Millie Brookfield, Practice Educator
millie.brookfied@nhs.net
DECT 48732

Jen Vineberg, Practice Educator
jennifer.vineberg@nhs.net
DECT 77342