What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to identify the core capabilities employers seek in interventional imaging professionals.

January 25, 2026Open Access

What do employers want in their interventional imaging workforce? Document analysis of radiology and cardiology job advertisements across England and Wales

Key Points

This research aims to identify the core capabilities employers seek in interventional imaging professionals.
Analyzed job advertisements for radiology and cardiology positions across England and Wales
Identified required skills and capabilities
Examined the potential for transferable skills from peri-procedural settings
Core capabilities for nursing and radiographers in interventional imaging are undefined
Employers seek specific skills that may not be currently standardized
There is a clear opportunity for developing postgraduate education to meet workforce needs

Abstract

Core capabilities for nursing and radiographers working in the interventional imaging environment do not exist although there is opportunity to look for transferable skills from the peri-procedural setting. Development of postgraduate education to support the expected skills may underpin future developments.

What do employers want in their interventional imaging workforce? Document analysis of radiology and cardiology job advertisements across England and Wales

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