Research Special Interest Groups

Research SIGs

• Qualitative Research

  This group was launched on Tuesday, 14 January 2020 at the Society's London offices.

  Organised by Dr Jane Harvey-Lloyd, associate professor at the University of Suffolk, the Society's professional and education manager and research lead, Dr Rachel Harris, introduced the day and Dr Fred Murphy from the University of Salford was an invited speaker. 

  During the meeting, the terms of reference and future development of the specialist interest group were discussed. Further information will be added to this page as the group develops.

  For further details please contact Jane Harvey-Lloyd

  SCoR officer: Dr Tracy O'Regan

• Research and Clinical Trials Radiographers (RaCTR)

  The group is composed of Therapeutic Radiographers working in research and clinical trials roles across the UK. An increasing research workforce necessitated a specialised network for support and sharing best practice.

  Purpose

  • To share knowledge, information and best practice advice amongst the network
  • Information exchange on training opportunities, events, study days
  • To act as a horizon scanning for potential trials.
  • To provide support for workforce development of therapy radiographers and student therapy radiographers.
  • To provide a forum for clinical discussions around current issues.
  • To gain accreditation and raise of profile of radiographer working in research and clinical trials.
     

  Information

  The group meets three times a year across the North, Midlands and South on a rotational chair basis.

  The site has a Google group which houses all documents, meeting minutes and discussion forums; once you have registered your interest for the group the link to this will be sent to your email.

  If you are interested in joining the group please contact:

  • Chair Gillian Bestwick
  • Co-chair Rachel Brooks
  • SCoR officer: Dr Rachel Harris