Clinical academic radiographers – A challenging but rewarding career. (October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Simcock, I.C.; Reeve, R.; Burnett, C.; Costigan, C.; McNair, H.; Robinson, C.; Arthurs, O.J.
• Is Part Of: Radiography. Volume 27(2021)Supplement 1
• Page Start: S14
• Page End: S19
• Publication Date: 2021-10
• Subjects: Clinical academic -- Research leadership -- Research capacity -- Research capability -- Workforce development; AHP Allied Health Professional -- HEE Health Education England -- HEI Higher Education institution -- KPI Key performance indicators -- NHS National Health Service -- NIHR National Institute of Health Research -- NMAHP Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals -- SCoR Society and College of Radiographers; Diagnostic imaging -- Periodicals; Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Diagnostic Imaging -- Periodicals; Neoplasms -- Periodicals; Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Imagerie pour le diagnostic -- Périodiques; Radiothérapie -- Périodiques; Cancer -- Radiothérapie -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2021.06.008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1078-8174

Abstract

Abstract: Objectives: To explain what a clinical academic career can be, what it can lead to for the individual, profession and most importantly the patient, and why these roles are so important to radiography. Key findings: Multiple challenges to the adoption of clinical academic careers exist, including achievable measurable outcomes, visibility & senior support, and balancing different time demands. Equally the rewards are wide ranging and can advance both the individual and profession through role extension opportunities, increased career progression, patient benefits, and academic and research skills. Conclusion: Clinical academic careers can provide advantages for the individual, department, profession and most importantly the patient with advanced clinical practice through evidenced based research. Implications for practice: Improving clinical academic careers within Radiography will promote research participation and increase radiographic roles in patient-centred research delivery and development. Combining evidenced based research with academic skills will lead to improved patient care and better clinical outcomes. Graphical abstract: Image 1