The SoR is supporting the implementation of a new radiographer role.
The Community Liaison Expert Radiographer Practitioner was first described in 2006 by the Society as one of three expert roles under the Cancer Reform Strategy to enhance patient care across cancer pathways.
It builds on the core skills of the radiographer trained in cancer care from pre-registration and is expected to be at consultant level.
The Society has issued new guidance describing what an expert radiographer could offer, within and beyond the traditional boundaries of the Cancer Centre.
The Community Liaison Expert Practitioner will undertake:
• Liaison with teams and individuals involved in the disease management and case management levels
• Supply of information and support to patients both waiting for and after radiotherapy
• Advice to primary care teams regarding the management of side effects of radiotherapy
• Liaison with palliative care teams.
Whilst the focus has been on the development of therapeutic radiographers, the role could be equally applicable to expert diagnostic practitioners working within cancer pathways.
Read the SoR guide here.
