Diversity in radiation therapist/therapeutic radiographer (RTT) advanced practice (AP) roles delivering on the four domains.

ABSTRACT:

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; pr

SUBMITTER: Duffton A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8111037 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature