Emma

Hyde

Championing the
patient voice

Emma Hyde

Championing the patient voice in radiography

News, views and people

News

News Briefing

A quick catch-up on all the latest news from around the UK, including pay and industrial action, a new research incubator, and Radiography journal's highest impact factor.

Opinion

"We should be supporting students to be trained in research"

The future of radiography depends on students being taught how to drive the profession forward, argues Chris Gibson

People

The latest news from SoR members

Meet the radiographers who are winning national honours and awards or leading as students - and test your writing skills in two competitions for cash prizes!

Special Report

What happened at UKIO 2023?

Catch up with the speakers, delegates, and exhibitors over three days at the big event in Liverpool - in words, pictures and video.

Profile

 “Caring is fundamental to our role”

Dr Emma Hyde is bringing person-centred care to her new role as the president of the UK Imaging and Oncology Congress.

Professional

Future careers

Showcasing radiography with impact

The SoR joined forces with Elekta to show young people just how exciting and rewarding a career can be in radiography.

Role development

Becoming an expert witness

Emily Faircloth and Trish Chudleigh outline the opportunities for radiographers and sonographers to work as expert witnesses.

New directions

Working in the wilds of the Western Isles

Alex Koulouris shares her experience of providing an obstetric ultrasound service in a remote part of Scotland.

QIP TIPS

How networks can transform imaging services

Find out more about the Quality Standard for Imaging Networks and why it's being implemented by all 22 networks in England.

Careers and learning

Careers

New cancer role for radiography

How a radiographer created a pathway for vague cancer symptoms that would not meet NICE guideline thresholds.

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.

Recruitment

Recruitment: check out the latest jobs

Check out our expanding jobs page - this month including roles in Guernsey - and the online SoR jobs board at www.sor.org/jobs.

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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