Diagnostic Radiography

Job Prospects

As a Diagnostic Radiographer you will use sophisticated X-ray technology and a range of specialist imaging modalities to help in the detection, monitoring and treatment of a patient’s illness. You will work in a wide-range of areas from paediatrics to the elderly, and A&E to surgery to make a difference to patients’ lives. Increasingly, the radiography role is extending to include prescribing medications, image interpretation and patient treatment.

As Scotland's health service continue to undergo rapid change and modernisation, the philosophies of this course reflect the policy agenda of the The National Delivery Plan for the Allied Health Professions (AHP) in Scotland, 2012 – 2015. Over the last ten years the AHP workforce in Scotland has increased by over 30% which reflects the growing need for professionals with a diverse range of specialist skills who can make a vital contribution as first point of contact practitioners to diagnostics, early rehabilitation and enablement. Diagnostic Radiographers are in greater demand than ever and are often involved with the widest range of patients of any of the healthcare professions.

Is Diagnostic Radiography a good career choice?

The integrated Master of Diagnostic Radiography curriculum will allow you to extend your competence, knowledge and skills beyond those required of an entry-level practitioner. The course facilitates a professional body drive for research-active Radiographers and the integrated Masters course is effectively a stepping stone to meeting the increased research expectations of the professional body. You will have the opportunity to enhance your knowledge in the areas of:

• leadership
• partnership working
• service redesign
• quality improvement
• public health and health promotion
• inter- and multi-professional team working
• population health
• research

All of this enhances your employability and future career progression.