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Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Computerised Tomography Scanning

Pay Scales - Apr 2011*

http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/

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

*two-year pay freeze from 2011/2012 for public sector workforces

Why Teesside?6th in Guardian 2013 LeagueThe 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/

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51,000 patients51,000 patients90,000 reports90,000 reports886,000 DICOM images886,000 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/

Block 1 Block 2 Block 3

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Summer

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

BSc Programme Outline

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 Block 2 Block 3

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Summer

Radiographic Studies, Contemporary issues in health and social care

Clinical 1

     

Research Methods Specialist Imaging

Clinical 3

   

Dissertation

Clinical Placements

North TynesideNewcastle HospitalsQueen Elizabeth, GatesheadSunderland

North Tees/Hartlepool

UH North Durham

Darlington/Bishop Auckland

James Cook UH

Friarage Hospital, Northallerton

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• 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 – getting an interview

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)

HeadlinesONLY 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

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