Diversity in radiation therapist/therapeutic radiographer (RTT) advanced practice (AP) roles delivering on the four domains
| Autor: | Karen Moore, A. Duffton, Aoife Williamson |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Research evaluation
Medical education Oncology (nursing) Radiation Therapist Health Policy Professional practice Consultant radiographer Training and development Therapeutic radiographer 030218 nuclear medicine & medical imaging 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Succession planning Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging Advanced practice Radiation therapist Psychology Care Planning Service development Diversity (business) Research Article |
| Zdroj: | Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology |
| ISSN: | 2405-6324 |
| Popis: | Introduction Advanced practice roles are well documented, and continue to respond to the changing landscape in radiotherapy and oncology. In the UK the highest level of AP for the therapeutic radiographer/radiation therapist (RTT) is the consultant radiographer. These posts should meet the four domains of practice, as set out in national guidance. Here we aim to describe well established roles that meet this criteria, and provide subgroups of examples. Methodology Three AP post holders with over 10 years AP experience completed a questionnaire adapted from the consultant radiographer toolkit. These were completed in conjunction with guidance and framework documents. The examples were to demonstrate how they achieve a high level of practice in clinical and expert practice; professional leadership and consultancy; education, training and development; and practice and service development, research and evaluation. Participants then categorised results to add subgroups to each domain. Results The questionnaire was completed by three RTTs specialising as a lung consultant radiographer (LCR), a neuro-oncology consultant radiographer (NCR) and a lead research radiographer (RR). Each post holder described how they meet the criteria by discussing the benefit they make to their profession, department and patients. All posts had examples for all criteria, achieving consultant practice. Clinical and expert practice was the dominant domain for the clinical specialist posts, and professional leadership and research evaluation was the strongest domains for the RR. Conclusion All three consultant RTTs have demonstrated expert practice with clear and transparent examples of their professional practice which evidence the four domains of consultant practice. Following two decades of AP practice for RTTs there is a need to be strategic in the development of future posts with a prospective view on succession planning that safeguards their longevity. |
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