Diagnostic Radiography Presentation_Open Day June 2012

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First Line Comment
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Computerised Tomography Scanning
Pay Scales - Apr 2011*
Band:
Pay scale:
(depending on role, responsibilities
and point on the scale)
8 (a-d) & 9 (Manager / Consultant / Superintendent)
£38,851 – 97,478
7 (Advanced Practitioner / Specialist)
£30,460 – 40,157
6 (Senior Radiographer)
£25,528 – 34,189
5 (Newly qualified)
£21,176 – 27,625
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/
*two-year pay freeze from 2011/2012 for public sector workforces
Why Teesside?
6th in Guardian 2013 League
The only university with all student
satisfaction ratings 80% or more
Joint first for student satisfaction
(the complete university guide, 2013)
95% plus in graduate employment
(2012)
Average UCAS tariff achieved 320 (ABB)
http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/
ProjectionVRTM
Award winning
Nine countries
Sixty five universities
2PACSTM
51,000 patients
90,000 reports
886,000 DICOM images
BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
• Standard entry (for those under 25)
Five GCSE passes at grade C or above to include English, Mathematics
and a Science subject or double co-ordinated science.
AND
– Applicants should have a minimum of 260 tariff points from GCE/VCE
Advanced level passes including one science subject.
or
– BTEC National Diploma (Science based subject): 260 tariff points
http://www.ucas.com/students/coursesearch/2012searcheu/
• Other entry (26 plus)
– We welcome applications from mature students. These will be
assessed on an individual basis. Full disclosure of academic
qualifications is expected.
– We accept Open College Network (OCN) science based courses run at
most FE colleges we request: key skills level 2 in Communication and
Application of Numbers
– plus
• academic references
• high grades
• good class positions
http://www.ucas.com/students/coursesearch/2012searcheu/
http://www.ukcat.ac.uk/
BSc Programme Outline
Block 1
Term 1
Block 2
Term 2
Block 3
Term 3
Pathophysiology for Radiographers, Prep for practice, Skills for
Appraising Evidence, Clinically Oriented Anatomy, Radiographic
Practice One
Research, Audit & Data, Imaging Science & Technology , Non-ionising
Radiation Imaging and Informatics, Radiographic practice Two,
Professional Ethics and Values
Impact of Healthcare Policy on Clinical Imaging Practice, Image
Interpretation, Radiographic Research Proposal, Evolving Imaging
Technologies, Radiographic Practice Three
Summer
PGD/MSc Diagnostic Radiography (pre-reg)
• Entry
– Applicants normally should possess an upper second class (2:1)
honours degree.
– This previous degree should have some relevant Biomedical content
to facilitate learning on the course.
– This degree should have been awarded no more than three years ago.
• Please note interviews will normally be held April-July for January entry
• Suggested time for application is January-August 2013
MSc Programme Outline
Block 1
Term 1
Block 2
Term 2
Block 3
Term 3
Radiographic Studies,
Contemporary issues in health
and social care
Research Methods
Specialist Imaging
Dissertation
Summer
Clinical 1
Clinical 3
Clinical Placements
North Tyneside
Newcastle Hospitals
Queen Elizabeth, Gateshead
Sunderland
North Tees/Hartlepool
UH North Durham
Darlington/Bishop Auckland
James Cook UH
Friarage Hospital, Northallerton
13/04/2015
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Diagnostic Radiography – getting an interview
• Show insight into the role of the radiographer and a commitment to
the profession
• Demonstrate taking responsibility i.e. job, care provider, school role
(prefect), community activity, fundraising, etc. (EVIDENCE)
•
• Team-working, i.e. organizing an event, some work activities, some
sports activities (EVIDENCE)
•
• Demonstrate personal initiative and determination to succeed e.g.
extra courses, taking exams early, some individual attainment at a
remarkable level (EVIDENCE, sport, hobbies, DoE).
•
• Demonstrate a degree of self awareness i.e. describe the type of
person they are
Diagnostic Radiography – stand out from the crowd
To be successful at interview applicants will
demonstrate:
• The ability to communicate effectively
(verbally and non-verbally)
• Knowledge of chosen profession/career
• An appreciation of the demands of the
programme and chosen profession
• Potential to become a professional*
• A proactive approach to discover what the
profession entails
• Enthusiasm for the programme/profession
Allied Health Professionals [TEES T20]
• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography [B821]
• MSc/PGDip Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-reg)
• Endeavour to attend work-shadowing; make approaches to an imaging
department
• Get a “prospective student report”
• Application (UCAS)
• Stages for acceptance (2012 figures)
— Applications received BSc (329)
– Shortlisting (122)
– Interview/selection (January-February BSc) (May-Sept MSc)
– CONDITIONAL offer (66)
– Your choice to make firm
– Confirmation of offer (August) (31 places)
Headlines
ONLY positive changes for Radiography students......
•
£1000 Grants for living costs (non repayable)
•
Loan repayments much more favourable than previous
system
•
‘Risk free’ investment in your future
•
Only pay back when your degree has earned you over
£21,000 per year
All students can take a Tuition Fee Loan each year so
everyone can afford to study
Finally……………..
Hope you have enjoyed the presentation.
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