Any Radiographers out there?
 

Hello,
Are there any Radiographers that are currently working abroad or working in the UK?

I'm looking to work abroad but my situation is different. I'm a Canadian looking to work in the UK and registering with the HCPC. I have a few questions i'd like to ask to whomever can help! Let me know

Thanks!
JD

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How did this work out for you? I'm just starting the process to get registered and I'm curious as to whether you were accepted. I am also a radiographer with CT and interventional angio experience. However, I have a diploma and not sure how sticky they are on not having a degree.

LO

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Hi Just wondering how this process went for anyone with regsitration with the HCPC. I'm in a similar boat, MRI/x-ray tech in Canada with a diploma from BC. Did any Canadians manage to get the HCPC certification with just a diploma? I'm starting the application but wondering if it's even worth trying, if I have a chance or not?

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Hi,

I sent off my application beginning of December, so I am in the midst of the waiting. I did try to contact the HCPC a few times to get an idea of what they were accepting in terms of education. I also have a diploma from BCIT. They seem to stand by their statement that every application is reviewed on a case by case situation. So here's for hoping. I did notice that radiographers are on the nationwide shortage list, so hopefully that puts us in a good spot. I will keep you tuned to how it goes for me. They have started checking into my association and references already, so maybe this won't take 16 weeks!

LO

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We're definitely in the same boat then LO. I went to BCIT as well. Are you working now in BC? Was wondering if you have any tips and who and how you completed the course and education part of the application for BCIT. Mind if we email? I'm trying to send a private msg to you on this forum but it won't let me.

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Just email me, I'm happy to help

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You were unable to send a pm as you need at least 3 posts. It's designed this way to try and protect members from spammers, scammers, etc.

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Ugh. I tried to private message you, but apparently we need to have at least 3 posts! Now this is my 3rd post, I will try again

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Heyy!
Unfortunately, I had some delays and have yet to manage to send out my application. It's actually being sent either this coming week or the next week. Just putting some finishing touches on my application. I'm curious as to if it'll actually take 16 weeks. It's hard to estimate all these timeframes.

I went to Dawson College in Montreal, QC. I'm registered with the OTIMRO. (equivalency with the CAMRT) For me, the course information part of the application was the longest part and what set me back. Took me close to 2 months to get it done. It came out to something like 87 pages ;)

I will send both of you a PM, i'd like to keep in touch regarding the process!

JD

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Hi, I can't read the private messages because of I haven't replied 3 times yet. so this will be my third time!

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As a former Diagnostic Radiographer who used to work in the UK I just wondered how you are all getting on with registering with HCPC? Are there any recruiting agencies you can approach offering employment in the UK as they would be able to help with your applications?

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Is there any update on this?
They received my application 2 weeks ago.
I am anxious to get a move on asap

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Is this for Canada? You might be better off asking in the Canada forums as we have a couple of radiographers there.

I don't know how long radiographers take to get registered etc, but 2 weeks doesn't seem long to me at all given that nurses are usually a year or more. So I could be wrong, but I'd be prepared for quite a wait.

Good luck.

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Seeing there are a few canadian rads doing the same thing a few months ago, I thought it would be a good idea to get an estimate from them. I'm also applying from overseas for a HCPC approval.
Officially they say it's a 16 weeks wait but I have a feeling it is longer than that:thumbdown:

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Quite possibly. Certainly all other healthcare registrations seem to take an awful lot longer than the official figures!

Good luck with it.