James Barber

The therapeutic radiographer
leading the Society’s LGBTQI+ Equalise
Workers Group

James Barber

The therapeutic radiographer leading the Society's LGBTQI+ Equalise Workers Group

News, views and people

News

News Briefing

A quick catch-up on all the latest news, including the pay award "tax grab", a strike ballot for Northern Ireland, and new guidance on intimate examinations

Analysis

Should radiographers fear the rise of AI automation?

Education is the key to implementing AI safely and effectively, argues radiography researcher Geraldine Doherty

Opinion

Time for radiography support workers to take a stand

Leandre Archer on why these unsung heroes should make their voices heard, and Richard Evans on defending the right to strike

People

The latest news from SoR members

Meet radiographers who are leading as students, or working in the Outer Hebrides, or retiring after a major contribution to the NHS

Profile

 “We need to keep shouting about equality”

We introduce the therapeutic radiographer and SABR specialist who is chairing the SoR’s LGBTQI+ Equalise Workers Group

Professional

International colleagues

The art of international recruitment

Malany Kalicharan shares her experience of recruiting and managing new colleagues from around the world

Healing the NHS

Building compassionate leadership

How to create a compassionate workplace culture in the NHS that is healthy, caring and financially effective

Sponsored content

Finding time for student placements

AECC University College and Health Education England launch a tool that finds gaps in the use of equipment to train student radiographers

QIP Tips

Exploring the patient experience

How understanding the patient experience offers a powerful new tool for improving care in radiography

Careers and learning

Careers

How you can access CT colonography training and accreditation

A new national training programme brings together radiographers and radiologists

Calendar

Education, events and new networks

Your guide to all the latest learning and networking opportunities for UK radiographers, from the SoR, the CoR and beyond.

CoRIPS

CoR's updated scheme for industry partners

Find out how you can contribute to vital research and position your brand as an active partner of the CoR.

Meet the team

The presidential team, officers and reps at your service

Here we provide the full list of SoR contacts ready to offer all the support you need from the Society and College.

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