Radiographer

As a diagnostic radiographer, you could:

• interpret images of the body to diagnose injury and disease
•  screen for abnormalities
•  take part in surgical procedures like biopsies

As a therapeutic radiographer, you could:

• work closely with medical specialists to plan treatments
•  use x-rays and other radioactive treatments
•  assess and monitor patients through treatment and follow-up appointments

• knowledge of medicine and dentistry
• sensitivity and understanding
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• knowledge of biology
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• active listening skills
• concentration skills
• thinking and reasoning skills
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role

With experience, you could become a sonography specialist, radiography team leader or consultant practitioner.

You could also take further qualifications to specialise in:

• counselling and palliative care
•  the use of certain techniques or equipment
•  working with specific groups of patients
•  research and teaching

You can find more career development options through The College of Radiographers.