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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