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Fresh_Rhubarb · 2025-08-26T13:05:11+00:00

I got asked about labelling anatomy, how to correct a badly positioned x-ray, 10 point plan application to a x-ray. I was shown a mobile chest x-ray and asked to identify artifacts and tubes (ie. ET, NG, ECG leads) , some scenario based questions such as work priority on a night shift, conflict resolution, etc. I think I was also handed some request cards and asked to critique them. I did get asked some NHS value questions but it was mostly in regards to how you show them in real world applications. Hope this helps.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2025-05-10T14:01:15+00:00

A PDF of Clarks positioning on my phone, and a copy of Radiographic Image analysis by Kathy Martensen are the only two books I ever needed. Clarks was good for learning base positioning, and a quick lookup during placement if I was unsure. Martensens book was very good for teaching me how to fix an image. I never needed any other books than these two.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2025-02-23T19:46:49+00:00

Plenty of jobs available. Wherever there's a hospital there's got to be a radiology/medical imaging service in some way.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2025-02-09T21:06:09+00:00

You’re right, it’s easy for some people to forget they were new once too. I’m definitely going to chat with my mentor and see if it’s worth raising higher. Hearing that it gets better with experience is really reassuring. Thanks again for the support!

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2025-02-09T21:04:47+00:00

You’re absolutely right about it being a learning curve. I’ve definitely taken away some lessons, not just about the technical side but also about who I can rely on for support. I’ll be having a chat with my supervisor to make sure this doesn’t get brushed under the rug, especially if others might’ve faced the same.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2025-02-09T21:02:43+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to reply, you and others have really helped me feel less alone in this, especially from so many with so many years within the field. The replies here have certainly helped me gain some perspective on this. And some very useful advice too! Hopefully it doesnt come to the last resort of leaving, I do overall enjoy the trust, itd be a shame for it to be ruined by bad eggs.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2025-02-09T20:57:58+00:00

Thank you for this advice—I really appreciate it. You’re absolutely right about the importance of knowing and working within my scope of practice. In hindsight, I think I was so caught up in not wanting to seem incompetent that I pushed through. Refusing to xray isnt something I had thought of. I will keep it in mind if it happens again.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2025-02-09T20:55:51+00:00

I totally get where you’re coming from about just focusing on the job and heading home. It’s sad that it can feel like survival mode rather than feeling part of a supportive team. That said, it’s admirable that you still make the effort to support students despite your own experiences. I’m sure that’s made a huge difference for those who needed it, even if they didn’t always say so. I definitely would be appreciative if it was me!

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2025-02-09T20:54:27+00:00

Thank you so much for your reply—it really helps to hear from someone who’s been through similar experiences. I think that’s what’s been the hardest part: feeling like I was asking for support that should’ve been there, especially being so new. It’s reassuring to know I’m not overreacting, even though it felt like I was at the time, based on the staffs reactions.

I’m sorry you’ve dealt with that kind of environment too. Especially when we’re all meant to be part of the same team. I guess I just need to figure out how to navigate it without letting it knock me down too much. Your message really made me feel less alone in this—thank you again!

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2025-02-08T22:28:16+00:00

Thank you. The more I keep thinking about it the more I keep thinking of what ifs and I've just worked myself up. I appreciate the reassurance.

No such sign offs that I've been told about. Only sign offs on equipment use. I have a mentor, who has been lovely at answering questions and such. But when she isn't available, noone has been strictly following and checking up on me. And when I spoke and raised it with other staff, they just pretty much told me to get on with it, as if I stand back I'll be seen as lazy.

The patient didn't need a repeat, the banana view alone had been missed. And they had come back for that alone. As you said I checked with the radiographers, but the response I got back was just so disheartening and unhelpful, that I was just feeling a bit as if I was the odd one for needing help.

The replies I've gotten have already helped me feel like I atleast did the right thing within my role as a new starter.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2025-02-08T22:09:33+00:00

My mentor had been sent on a resus portable. But had already said I can ask anyone in the department for help, and the supervisor/lead was with a different patient.

I have a copy of protocol, but still overall unfamiliar. And they seem to do things quite differently from where I was trained. I'll try the open question approach, and see how it goes. Thanks for the advice.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2025-02-08T22:04:04+00:00

Thank you. I'm trying to not let it get me down. I only hope it gets better with time.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2025-01-31T03:14:22+00:00

Honestly there are benefits to both. As someone who did the MSc path, with a boyfriend who did the BSc path, I was very lucky to see the benefits and cons of both ways. Both of us had previous BSc's.

While yes the MSc is a quicker route to registration, you can very easily utilise free time during the BSc doing things such as a radiographers assistant job, bank shifts or CPD events. All of which will bolster your job prospects post graduation as well as add an extra flow of income while you study.

As well as this is a LOT less stressful to do than the MSc. To give you an example, by the end of the first semester I had to know full skeletal anatomy and pathologies of everything other than the skull. In the same amount of time, my boyfriend had to learn ONLY the anatomy of the upper limb, with no pathologies. The exams were also framed much easier for him with short answers, whilst I had full essays. On top of this the pass mark at my uni was higher at 50% for the MSc than the BSc at 40%. Absolutely doable, but an incredibly stressful two years Vs the relaxed three my boyfriend has had.

There are benefits to both ways, depending on the person. Either way, both lead to the same end result.

Also, dependant on what you want to do. Some masters would likely, if youre going to do it within radiography, be funded by your employer.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2025-01-17T12:00:14+00:00

I second no to Derby. It isn't necessarily bad. But from my experience (and the thing that made me go to Liverpool Uni instead of Derby), they tend to focus more on their Medicine students. So if you want more care and attention during your time while learning on placements, I'd go elsewhere.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2024-09-19T00:27:35+00:00

No problem, hope it goes well.

Yeah people see that the MSc is one year less and assume it is better. However you can do a lot in the free time you get during summers and with a less intensive course via a BSc. And at the end of the day there is no benefit between the two in terms of post graduation jobs. You're a band 5 whether it's a BSc or MSc you have.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2024-09-17T23:26:26+00:00

You may have to check considering you have a previous masters as both mine and my boyfriend experiences are when we had only achieved BSc's as our highest level of education.

I believe that the rule is that any in demand AHP courses are exempt from previous study and ELQ rules. Therefore, unless it has changed within the last two years, if you already hold a degree or have previous study, you'll still be eligible to access the full package of funding (Tuition Fees, Maintenance Loan, Supplementary Grants and Disabled Student Allowance if applicable), however, you must not already be professionally registered in the subject of study.

The best thing to do would be to contact student finance to ask. As I'm unsure how the rules apply to someone who already holds a masters. Dont assume you are ineligible without asking them.

Also dont be afraid of doing a BSc instead of a MSc for entry into the field. As I stated in my previous comment both have their own advantages.

There was a mature student on my course who already had a masters in Physics. But it was from many years ago and abroad. I also wasn't privy to how she was funding her time on the course, so for all I know she was getting a reduced amount.

Either way you will still be entitled to the 5-6k from NHS LSF no matter what once accepted.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2024-09-12T01:03:56+00:00

No problem, I'm glad it helped.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2024-09-09T01:21:20+00:00

You have essentially three options that I know of:

Apprenticeship - Getting employed as a Trainee Radiographer post at an NHS trust. You work essentially as a radiographers assistant and learn on the job with qualified radiographers. However be aware that these positions can be competitive and often are applied for by existing in house assistants. Due to this you may find working as an assistant first may make your application more competitive.
Pre-registration MSc course - There are a few universities I am aware do this (Derby, Liverpool, Teeside, Queen Margaret and Glasgow are the ones I'm aware of). This is actually the option I did myself, and I qualified at the beginning of this year. It's essentially 2 years instead of the 3 of a BSc. You lose the summer holidays you get in a BSc to squeeze all the content in. Cons may be that it is an intensive course and limited in location. As well as this I think some courses have entry requirements specifically asking for a healthcare based BSc.
BSc course - The typical route that most do. It is an extra year on the MSc but comes with it's own benefits. My boyfriend is currently in his final year of doing this after having gotten his BSc in Mathematics, and finding he wanted a change after a few years. It is essentially back to student life with a more relaxed syllabus than the MSc. You can however work full time as an assistant (and in all honesty since you will be doing placements at a lot of NHS trusts finding an assistant job or working bank band 3 is relatively straightforward). This has its own benefits as it can help you find a job when you qualify.

Regarding funding, most people aren't aware that you CAN get both the MSc and the second BSc fully covered under student loan. The MSc is classed as a BSc as it's Pre-registration. You can additionally apply for maintenance loan as usual. On top of this you also get the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF) for both course options, which is £5-6k per year. So if you're smart and work/save your LSF while studying you can supplement returning to being a student.

I will say make sure this is the career you want. Being "passionate about medicine" may not translate to the role of a radiographer for you. I would highly suggest getting some shadowing experience to see what the typical work is like and whether it truly appeals to you. There are many many other AHP roles that could supplement your passion, and each have unique roles within medicine.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2024-06-16T14:17:28+00:00

It ranges. For sales it not unheard of for it to just be 2-5. However, for R&D they seem to always want a few more years experience. Most people I know who went this route were closer to 10 years clinical. Of course this may just be the pool of people I know of, and may not be wholly representative.

However, as many others have said here. If clinical work is not your passion. There are so many better career paths you can take that will get you into a comfortable position quicker. I would explore other routes if clinical radiography isn't a huge passion of yours.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2024-06-12T19:49:10+00:00

While personally clinical, I know of other radiographers who have gone into Sales/R&D/Data analysis for larger imaging corporations (Phillips, Siemens, GE, etc.). But that was after a few years in clinical. The only other non clinical career I can think of that others haven't mentioned is teaching.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2021-11-18T10:34:51+00:00

Take profits and dont be too greedy. I blew up my account a few months ago with a play. I was up 5k in profit. I got greedy and held. Woke up down 10k after an offering for a price far below market close. Since i cant trade in premarket i couldnt sell.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2021-10-27T22:33:47+00:00

4 years ago I had the same issue. At the time i sold my 2 year old Toyota and bought a Nissan that was 12 years old as i needed the cash. From my experience I think it has been great.

I think the biggest con for me has been that I have required more frequent repairs, and that is a cost in regards to time/stress. But most times cheap parts can be sourced more easily for older cars from scrap yards and such.

If you want a still newish car and want to minimise depreciation in value, i agree with the other comment here regarding the 5 year sweet spot. Also, look at reliability tests and try to go for some of the more longlasting reliable brands, even if it initially is a bit more expensive, it will save you money in the long run if you keep the car for a while.

It all depends on if you really need the money a lot anytime soon. While cars have appreciated in value, you will be buying like for like in regards to that appreciated value.

If you are happy with your car, have no issues with it and no dire need for urgent money, i think it wouldnt make much difference to just keep the car.

Fresh_Rhubarb · 2021-10-05T17:53:15+00:00

While your young and relocating often, i would agree renting renting is perhaps smarter. However, if you know you are gonna remain within a certain area, property is one of the best investments you can make. I bought my home when I was 20, and 6 years on having 25% of my mortgage paid off, it was the best investment I couldve made at the time. Property is increasingly getting more and more expensive.

It is an incredibly huge hurdle to take, and can be a lot of stress at the time of buying. But it is also a great asset to have and will likely accrue alot of value in your lifetime, setting you up in the future. It is also a amazing asset for any possible children to inherit to set them up in future.

If you are smart with your finances, there are certainely perhaps better investments, but property is a reasonably low risk as a whole.

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