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SoR joins fellow trade unions in standing firm against anti-migrant rhetoric
The Society of Radiographers has joined seven of its fellow trade unions in cosigning a statement rejecting anti-migrant and racist rhetoric.
Following the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march in London this September, the British Medical Association issued a statement addressing racism and anti-migrant sentiment and calling for trade unions to stand firmly against all forms of discrimination and prejudice, and to send a strong signal of support to the international workforce.
The statement, which has been backed by organisations including the Royal College of Nursing, Unison, Unite and the Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association, calls on politicians and the media to end the spread of misinformation, which is resulting in the “blatant scapegoating of migrant communities”.
Richard Evans, CEO of the SoR, said: “By signing this statement, the SoR stands firmly with colleagues across health and social care in rejecting the scapegoating of overseas workers. Our NHS depends on international expertise and dedication; without it, patient care would collapse.”
NHS Resolution finds key areas for improvement in delayed cancer diagnoses
Photo via NHS Resolution
Photo via NHS Resolution
Earlier this month, NHS Resolution published its report on general practice indemnity claims and delayed cancer diagnoses, which has been described by the SoR as an essential read.
The report, Delayed diagnosis of cancer: a thematic review of general practice indemnity claims, identifies three key areas for improvement of diagnostic processes and the cancer care pathway overall.
These include optimising diagnostic processes, enhancing communication within consultations and across the healthcare system, and empowering patients through increased self-referral pathways and escalation mechanisms.
With contributions from the SoR, the report highlights the important role of diagnostics in supporting patients and the critical contributions of radiographers and radiologists.
NHS Resolution is an arm’s-length body of the Department of Health and Social Care, providing expertise on resolving concerns and disputes fairly. This latest report emphasises the difficulties associated with referral of patients on to a cancer diagnosis pathway, and what could be done to better coordinate care.
Radiographers launch in-house app to support students and apprentices
Benjamin Hubbard, Jasmine Humphries and Simon Jassel, via University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Benjamin Hubbard, Jasmine Humphries and Simon Jassel, via University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Two radiographers from University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust have launched an app designed to give students and apprentices instant access to clinical learning resources.
Benjamin Hubbard, practice educator for therapeutic radiography, and Simon Jassel, advanced practitioner in imaging and IT, found learners were unable to access educational material when studying away from Royal Stoke University Hospital.
Together, they created a platform for students and apprentices to be able to view a range of learning content, including videos, presentations, workbooks and quizzes. The app is password protected and is only available to those with login credentials at the trust.
Made using Microsoft Power Apps, the tool is already being used by students from Birmingham City University and apprentices from Sheffield Hallam University, who split their learning between the Royal Stoke’s Cancer Centre and remote study.
SoR president elect Rachel Nolan backs campaign for flexible working in NHS
Rachel Nolan, via Eva Slusarek
Rachel Nolan, via Eva Slusarek
SoR president elect Rachel Nolan has shared her support for Let’s Talk About Flex, a campaign created by NHS unions to promote flexible working.
As part of her backing for the campaign, Rachel was profiled on the Let’s Talk About Flex website in her role as assistant imaging services and professional lead in the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust’s imaging department. She was asked to share how flexible working has enhanced her department and benefitted crucial areas of work, particularly in terms of retention and staff satisfaction.
Rachel said flexible working was introduced in her department 20 years ago, and that it’s “a core part of our working culture”.
“I’m surprised when I hear so many people in the profession talk about flexible working requests being denied by managers – flexibility feels like a basic expectation in our department,” she told Let’s Talk About Flex.
City St George’s university launches research radiographer group focusing on AI and person-centred care
Dr. Christina Malamateniou presenting the history and achievements of CRRA3G, via City St George's
Dr. Christina Malamateniou presenting the history and achievements of CRRA3G, via City St George's
Academics from City St George’s, University of London last month launched a research radiographer group focusing on person-centred care, AI and emerging workforce challenges.
While City St George’s Research in Radiography, Radiotherapy and Radiology Group (CRRA3G) has existed as an informal research network for more than four years, the group has now been officially recognised.
In this inaugural event, CRRA3G director Christina Malamateniou – also associate professor of technology-enabled care in radiography at City St George’s – spoke to attendees about the group’s experience studying AI, person-centred care, leadership and educational research.
Christina said: “We are world leaders on AI in radiography, including AI-led innovation, governance, clinical implementation and the impact on professional identity and leadership models. A new global textbook for AI literacy for radiographers is also coming out later this year by our team and global network of collaborators.”
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