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In-person event

Leading the Way: Radiography Advanced Practice (LTWRAP) Conference

University of Bradford | Friday 5 September - Sunday 7 September

LTWRAP is coming to the University of Bradford on 5-7 September 2025. This year’s
conference theme, ‘Advancement of Excellence in Care’, will spotlight innovation and
leadership in radiography advanced practice.

Delivered in partnership with the Society and College of Radiographers, the Canadian
Association of Medical Radiation Technologists, and the Australian Society of Medical
Imaging and Radiation Therapy, the event offers a valuable opportunity to enhance your
CPD, exchange best practice, and build professional connections.

Registration fees

£120 Early Bird Rate for bookings made by 30 June 2025
£150 Standard Rate for bookings made from 1 July 2025

Virtual events

Student network meetings

The new and improved SoR student network is now open to all SoR student and apprentice members. Whether you are ready to step up your professional activity, looking for a like-minded student community or just want to find out a bit more about what’s happening in the world of radiography, we would love to see you at one of our upcoming network meetings.

Monthly meetings include:

• News, events and updates
• CPD content
• Peer support
• Student-led campaigns
• Leadership opportunities
• Schwartz rounds
• Access to support through our student and new professionals officer

The network is open to all pre-registration students and apprentices. For queries, additional info or troubleshooting, contact NicholaJ@sor.org

The meeting dates for 2025 are:

Monday 12 May | 7pm-8.30pm

Monday 16 June | 7pm-8.30pm

Monday 21 July | 7pm-8.30pm

Monday 15th September | 7pm-8.30pm

Monday 13th October | 7pm-8.30pm

Monday 17th November | 7pm-8.30pm

Monday 15th December | 7pm-8.30pm

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NHS England Professional Bodies Education Reform Commission webinars

As part of ongoing work commissioned by NHS England, the SoR has produced a series of webinars that act as a refresher course for radiographers.

The link to this online webinar series can be found here.

The webinars include:

1. Empowering Radiography Support Workers

Designed for those involved with the radiography support workforce – radiography assistants, assistant practitioners, radiographers, practice educators, service managers, radiology or radiation therapy nurses and AHP workforce leads – this webinar provides the latest updates.

It is designed to inspire the development of the vital roles of support workers and assistant practitioners, laying a foundation for the future of radiography.

2. Exploring Career Pathways

This webinar is part of the Students’ and New Professionals’ Employability Series, in collaboration with Skilled Personnel.

The session provides attendees with an overview of career pathways within radiography, highlighting the diverse roles available across the various areas: clinical (public and private), academia and industry. 

Participants learn about role extension and ways in which they can increase their scope of practice in various sectors and how future trends, such as artificial intelligence, are shaping the industry. 

3. Networking as a Career Catalyst: Building Connections for Success

This webinar is part of the Students’ and New Professionals’ Employability Series, in collaboration with Skilled Personnel.

The session focuses on the power of networking as a tool for career development and how radiographers must utilise social media, not only to improve their own online presence, but to create greater awareness of radiography as a profession. 

Listeners are taught practical strategies to build and sustain professional relationships and create impactful profiles on professional social networking sites such as LinkedIn and the Skilled Personnel Network.

It also aims to demonstrate how leveraging connections can help uncover hidden opportunities. Real-world examples of successful career networking are shared, and participants are given valuable exercises to practice their networking skills.

4. Mastering the Interview Process: CVs, Interviews and Confidence

This webinar is part of the Students’ and New Professionals’ Employability Series, in collaboration with Skilled Personnel.

This session equips participants with tools and techniques to excel in the recruitment process and empowers attendees to present their best selves to potential employers.

Topics include what to have on CVs, cover letter/personal statement preparation, common interview pitfalls, mastering behavioural and competency-based interview questions, what typically to expect at interview and personalised tips.

5. Empowering the Future: Unveiling the New SoR Support Worker Hub and Maximising Workforce Impact

In this webinar, hear from the project team behind the SoR SWAP online hub. This ‘one-stop shop’ will empower and equip individuals with a wealth of resources dedicated to the recruitment, development and deployment of invaluable support workers.

The webinar covers the following key topics:

• Navigating the SoR’s Support Worker Hub
• The role of support workers in radiography
• Implementing SoR resources locally
• Workforce planning and collaboration

SoR events, study days and webinars

To keep up with all the latest announcements on SoR events and to book your places, visit www.sor.org/events