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Working in a UK national proton radiotherapy facility: the therapeutic radiographer perspective

Working in a UK national proton radiotherapy facility: the therapeutic radiographer perspective Abstract The first national UK proton beam therapy centre opened at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in 2018, which alongside University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) proton beam therapy centre, is expected to treat approximately seven-hundred and fifty patients per year at service ramp up. The aim of this editorial is to share with a wider audience the role of a Band 6 proton senior treatment radiographer working in a national NHS service and future developments of the service. Prior to the service being clinical, a range of processes were followed, including the creation of quality documents, departmental training and end-to-end testing, with the first patient receiving treatment in December 2018. Proton senior radiographers are responsible for the delivery of safe and accurate radiotherapy and ensuring a smooth patient pathway, through a multi-collaborative team approach. Although there are key differences between proton and photon radiotherapy, the fundamental aspects, including radiation principles, governance and patient advice are the same. The training package for proton senior radiographers includes an individual local induction as part of the proton education and competency framework, which incorporates practical learning, including clinical supervision and workshops, plus audio-visual presentations and workbooks to complete. Future developments of proton beam therapy include proton arc therapy and flash therapy, alongside educational developments, such as training the future workforce and advanced practice consultant radiographer roles. Shared learning through multi-collaboration of international proton beam therapy centres is crucial to improve care for future service users. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice Cambridge University Press

Working in a UK national proton radiotherapy facility: the therapeutic radiographer perspective

Bailey, R.
Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice , Volume 22: 1 – Feb 17, 2023
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Cambridge University Press
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© The Author(s), 2023. Published by Cambridge University Press
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1467-1131
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10.1017/S1460396923000018
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Abstract

Abstract The first national UK proton beam therapy centre opened at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in 2018, which alongside University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) proton beam therapy centre, is expected to treat approximately seven-hundred and fifty patients per year at service ramp up. The aim of this editorial is to share with a wider audience the role of a Band 6 proton senior treatment radiographer working in a national NHS service and future developments of the service. Prior to the service being clinical, a range of processes were followed, including the creation of quality documents, departmental training and end-to-end testing, with the first patient receiving treatment in December 2018. Proton senior radiographers are responsible for the delivery of safe and accurate radiotherapy and ensuring a smooth patient pathway, through a multi-collaborative team approach. Although there are key differences between proton and photon radiotherapy, the fundamental aspects, including radiation principles, governance and patient advice are the same. The training package for proton senior radiographers includes an individual local induction as part of the proton education and competency framework, which incorporates practical learning, including clinical supervision and workshops, plus audio-visual presentations and workbooks to complete. Future developments of proton beam therapy include proton arc therapy and flash therapy, alongside educational developments, such as training the future workforce and advanced practice consultant radiographer roles. Shared learning through multi-collaboration of international proton beam therapy centres is crucial to improve care for future service users.

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Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice – Cambridge University Press

Published: Feb 17, 2023

Keywords: proton; radiographer; radiography; radiotherapy; therapeutic radiographer

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