Radiographers on the Register of Clinical Technologists are being encouraged to apply to volunteer to assess equivalent routes.
The Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) is a register for healthcare scientists focused on practical applications of physics, engineering and technology to clinical practice. It sets the standard for clinical technologist training and conduct, and ensures high standards of practice are maintained among registrants.
It is now seeking equivalent route assessors who are interested in promoting the RCT’s aim of protecting the public by advocating statutory professional regulation for clinical technologists. Assessors play a “crucial role” in ensuring the RCT’s standards are met, it added.
Knowledge, enthusiasm, time
Applicants will share their professional knowledge, enthusiasm, and personal time to help develop the careers of those within the same profession, through recognition and feedback of those applying for voluntary registration with the RCT.
They must also be registered as a clinical technologist with the RCT, and be working as a registered clinical technologist in one of the following scopes of practice:
- Medical engineering
- Radiation engineering
- Rehabilitation engineering
- Renal technology
- Nuclear medicine
- Radiotherapy physics
- Radiation physics
- Bone densitometry
- Sonography
Interested parties should have: a good understanding of standards, portfolio reviews and providing written feedback; effective time management; strong communication skills; high proficiency in written English; proficiency in Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Sharepoint.
'New ideas and opportunities'
A spokesperson for the RCT said: “Volunteering is a great way to build your professional network, meet like-minded people and also gain exposure to new ideas and opportunities you may not have exposure to elsewhere while also contributing meaningfully to the profession. This can be personally fulfilling, help you plan and achieve next career steps, and of course contribute to the RCT’s goal of public protection.”
Time commitment should not exceed more than one hour a week, and equivalence route application assessment can also count toward CPD.
The role is supported by dedicated members of staff at the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine national office, as well as by the RCT Management Board.
There are also lead assessors who are available to provide help and guidance during assessments or as required.
Online drop-in sessions are hosted three times per year and will allow applicants to meet with other assessors, members of the RCT management board and administrative staff to discuss any questions or concerns. Training resources will be available for new volunteers and anyone who wishes for any refresher training.
More information, including how to apply, can be found here.