Open AccessDeveloping radiographer roles in the context of advanced and consultant practice
Author(s) -
Field Lisa J.,
Snaith Beverly A.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of medical radiation sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.484
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 2051-3909
pISSN - 2051-3895
DOI - 10.1002/jmrs.2
Subject(s) - workforce , competence (human resources) , modalities , sustainability , skill mix , context (archaeology) , transferability , medical education , knowledge management , process management , medicine , computer science , psychology , business , health care , political science , social psychology , social science , ecology , paleontology , logit , machine learning , sociology , law , biology
Skill‐mix initiatives have provided opportunities for radiographers to develop roles and achieve their potential, thus contributing to radiographer retention rates and increased job satisfaction. This reflective article explores two radiographic roles within an interprofessional context including the implications for confidence, competence, and future sustainability. These were reporting roles which extended into two modalities, one into bone densitometry and another into ultrasound. This article discusses how successful skill mix can benefit the individual, their department, and NHS organization and that role expansion can develop a more dynamic and resourceful workforce with transferability of skills and attributes.