Are reporting radiographers fulfilling the role of advanced practitioner?

Milner, Robert; Snaith, Beverly

doi:10.1016/j.radi.2016.09.001

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“…Worryingly, at the time of writing, there were only four sonographers nationally accredited by the scheme (L. Coleman, personal communication, 2017). Milner and Snaith (2017) found a similar scenario for radiographers as a whole, with only a very small proportion (less than 3% of their sample) accredited by the SCoR scheme. Sonographers must adhere to the screening programme requirements by maintaining and updating clinical skills and education to ensure safe practice (HCPC, 2011;Thomson, 2009 and.…”

Section: Advanced Practicementioning

confidence: 63%

“…This can also be related to advanced (and consultant) radiographic practice where radiographers are aware of the requirement and importance for developing expert practice and engaging with research but a disappointing number actually achieve this (Milner & Snaith, 2017;. Both are imperative to increase the underpinning knowledge base (as defined by the DoH core categories (2000)) and therefore, attain the recommended minimum qualifications.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Achieving this status and subsequent professionalisation, was recognised to be more difficult for 'newer' professions than for those who were more established (HCPC 2011). It has been suggested that this 'status' is related to professional judgement and critical thinking; both core aspects of advanced practice (DoH, 2000) which when fully integrated into clinical practice can increase the status of the radiography profession through multi disciplinary working (Milner & Snaith, 2017;Nightingale & Hogg, 2003). Downie (cited in Hogg, Hogg & Bentley, 2007) and as previously discussed in the methodology chapter, was utilised to try and add clarity to the memo writing.…”

Section: P10 Sonographers or Scientists I Believe Should Be Allowed mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The importance of raising the external profile of radiographers to improve recognition has been aligned to advanced practitioners contributing to multi disciplinary team (MDT) meetings for example (Milner & Snaith, 2017).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, sonographer role development has plateaued in comparison to radiography colleagues and indeed other allied health professionals (AHPs) in terms of research activity (Probst et al, 2015;) and leadership (Harris & Paterson, 2016). Both of these are important aspects to advanced practice raising questions around role fulfilment at band 7 (Edwards, 2012;Milner & Snaith, 2017) and being proactive in leading sonography to true professionalisation. There is further exploration of what constitutes advanced practice and reporting in the skills base section (4.3.4.…”

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The benefits and challenges of employing new sonography graduates: Key stakeholder views

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The impetus for this work was the increasing concern over the national sonographer workforce deficit. Despite this, demand for ultrasound services continued to increase with current educational models only facilitating small numbers of trainees at any given time. At the time of writing this first line investigative modality was nearing crisis and there was an urgent need for different education models and service reconfiguration.Aim: This study explored the perceptions of key stakeholders in relation to employability of a new sonographer graduate after proposed completion of a direct entry, undergraduate programme of study. The aim of the research was to gain a deeper understanding of the current perceptions of key stakeholders related to employing new sonography graduates.Method: Semi structured interviews were used and a total of thirteen participants interviewed. The data collected was analysed using a constructivist Grounded Theory approach and emerging theory tested. The qualitative approach allowed rich and detailed exploration of the participants' perceptions.Findings: An overarching theory emerged related to 'striving for professional identity' with three categories; achieving professionalism, being in control and managing change. Much resistance to change and protection of their own roles emerged as did the lack of clarity for the role, career structure and pay. Some of this was attributable to the historical development of radiography and sonography and associated with maintaining professional boundaries. The findings also suggested that the challenges of employing a new sonographer graduate were much more deeply rooted. It highlighted sonography lacked some of the key requirements for professionalisation and the professional identity and recognition were weak.

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Section: Advanced Practicementioning

confidence: 63%

Section: P7 I Just Think There Is a Resistance To Looking At Itmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: P10 Sonographers or Scientists I Believe Should Be Allowed mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: P13 So We Have World Radiography Day We Do Try To Promote Oumentioning

confidence: 99%