Diagnostic Radiography  (MDSS)

The overall purpose of the programme is to develop radiography graduates who are patient-centred, competent and safe diagnostic imaging practitioners with a strong professional identity and understanding of their role in the wider healthcare context and their contribution as part of a multi-disciplinary team.  Graduates of the programme will demonstrate well-developed autonomous learning skills and the capacity for continually developing their professional knowledge and practice, in an evidence-based, research oriented and international context. As the national radiography training centre, students will gain competency to practice as radiographers whilst on clinical placement in our dedicated hospital sites, ensuring graduate clinical excellence. We aim to provide a supportive learning environment to foster and develop excellence in radiography / diagnostic imaging which is both dynamic and research-informed to match the rapidly expanding and ever-changing field that is radiography. Our learning environment ensures appropriate access to cutting edge imaging technology across the national clinical sites and diverse and innovative approaches to both teaching and assessment are employed to ensure an optimum learning experience for all students. Teaching methods include both didactic and experiential learning through clinical placement with a focus on active learning through practical hands on skills labs, while assessment strategies include practical, oral and written assessments including individual and group work to foster team-work and collaboration.

1 - Competently undertake and appraise specific diagnostic imaging examinations
2 - Adhere to best practice safety and quality guidelines relevant to clinical practice
3 - Acquired the relevant knowledge of underpinning scientific principles, diagnostic imaging practice, technology & clinical practice
4 - An ability to communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary healthcare environment
5 - Integrate professional values and standards in their daily practice and promote these in a wider societal context
6 - Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities as an autonomous professional throughout their clinical practice
7 - Act as reflective practitioners and demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning
8 - Demonstrate and apply an evidence-based approach to all aspects of diagnostic imaging practice
9 - Acquired the relevant skills to engage with research and clinical audit.
10 - Demonstrate an ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
11 - Apply problem-solving skills across a wide range of clinical scenarios
12 - Engage with the professional education of students, colleagues and other health professionals to foster an ethos of continuing learning and knowledge sharing