Members of the SoR can register for the Empowering Radiography Support Workers: Enhancing Support webinar to start laying a foundation for the future of the profession.
Radiographers, radiography assistants, assistant practitioners, practice educators, service managers and AHP workforce leads are invited to attend, to hear the latest updates impacting the support workforce.
While generally pertaining to radiography, segments of the webinar will focus on both therapeutic and diagnostic radiography.
The webinar will take place online on Wednesday 27 November, from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
'A strong foundation for the future'
The webinar also seeks to inspire the development of the vital roles of support workers and assistant practitioners, which will help to lay a “strong foundation for the bright future” of radiography service, and the profession as a whole.
Following a welcome and overview by Sue Johnson, professional officer for clinical imaging and Spencer Goodman, professional officer for radiotherapy, sessions will include:
- Inspiring Radiography Support Workers, by Melanie Smith
- Diagnostic Radiographer Support Worker/AP: Empowering Career Development, by Daniel Gorman
- Therapeutic Radiographer Support Worker/AP: Empowering Career Development, by Joe Maslen
- Valuing the Assistant Practitioner, by Mark Elsworthy
- A Regional Approach to Developing Support Workers, byLizzie Ladd
- Understanding the Needs of Radiography Support Workers, byRichard Griffin
The webinar will close with a question and answer session for all speakers.
'A taster to whet the appetite'
Ms. Johnson, who is professional officer for clinical imaging at the SoR, said: “It's a pleasure to host such a positive event. There is so much good work and enthusiasm to ensure our support and assistant workforce feel valued in their roles as well as opening up career opportunities for those that want to progress. There is so much more we could have included, this webinar can only bring a snapshot as a taster to whet appetites to find out more.”
Attendees will get the chance to identify key trends and developments in the radiography support workforce, and explore innovative approaches to recruitment, retention and career development for support staff.
By engaging in constructive discussions and sharing their experiences with colleagues from diverse radiography settings, audiences will be inspired to champion the vital role of support workers and assistant practitioners as well as gaining a renewed appreciation for the impact of the radiography support workforce on patient care and service delivery.
This is part of the ongoing work commissioned by the NHS England Professional Bodies Education Reform Commission. To find out more and see previous work commissioned by NHS England, visit the hub page.
More information can be found online here.
Book onto the event here.