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Current policy and guidance document library
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The Society and College of Radiographers is the AUTHOR of All Policy and Guidance documents.
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Implementing In Vivo dosimetry
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Summary
This joint document follows on from one of the recommendations of “Towards Safer Radiotherapy” which was to implement in vivo dosimetry.
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Around the clock: A negotiators guide to the working time regulations; shift work and flexible working
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Summary
This guidance aims to help SoR representatives redress the balance between health and safety, service delivery, patient safety and quality of care. Negotiating on working time is a good opportunity for Industrial Relations and Health and Safety Representatives to work together as it is a far reaching issue which encompasses health, safety and welfare at work as well as pay and conditions.
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Information Management and Technology: further advice and guidance on curriculum
Summary
This advice and guidance document has been prepared by members of the Information Management and Technology (IM&T) Group to provide additional information on the knowledge and understanding needed by the radiography workforce in order to meet the demands of working in an environment where technology and information management systems are ever more complex. The document builds on the information given in the Learning and Development Framework for Clinical Imaging and Oncology.
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Continuing Professional Development: Professional and Regulatory Requirements
Summary
Recent years have seen enormous advances in the approach taken to Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This document builds on the existing policy of The Society and College of Radiographers and sets out clearly:
- The College’s definition of CPD
- The professional’s responsibility to undertake and record CPD
- The rationale and practical requirements for CPD accreditation
- The roles of employers, managers and providers of education and training
- The links between the College’s requirements for CPD accreditation and the UK regulatory requirements as set out in the Health Professions Council’s ‘CPD Standards’
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Towards Safer Radiotherapy
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Summary
This joint document gives advice and help on how to deliver safer radiotherapy treatment.
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Clinical Imaging Requests from Non-Medically Qualified Professionals
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Summary
Joint document with Royal College of Nursing, General Chiropractic Council, General Osteopathic Council, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, NHS Alliance, The Royal College of Radiologists and Society and College of Radiographers Officer: Maria Murray
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Education Strategy for Scotland
Summary
The healthcare environment and the health care workforce have seen major reconfiguration in recent years and this change continues apace. This strategy provides guidance for institutions developing educational and professional development initiatives for radiographers, taking the Scottish perspective into account.
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Safety representatives and safety committees: The Regulations, Codes of Practice and guidance relating to the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations, 1977. ;
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Summary
This booklet also lists all other health and safety legislation that requires employers to consult with employees or safety representatives.
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Prevention of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Sonography
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The guidance emphasises the need for managers, safety representatives and employees to work together to create an environment and culture in which safe practices and policies are planned, implemented, reviewed and maintained.
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Work-related stress guidance for health and safety representatives
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Following a call by SoR members at the Annual Delegates Conference of 2006, this guidance has been developed to provide advice and information to safety representatives and managers on addressing work related stress.