SCoR Public News

The radiographic profession in 2008!

editorial — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:40:25 +0000

It is the clearest, most detailed picture of the radiography profession to date.

The Scope of Practice 2008 – a significant piece of research commissioned by the Society and College of Radiographers – provides a benchmark in the development of the profession.

The research was led by Dr Richard Price, Head of School at the University of Hertfordshire and report was compiled in collaboration with the Institute for Employment Studies.

Radiographers must play their part in child protection

editorial — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:32:36 +0000

Health professionals are among those who must be accountable for their decisions when it comes to child protection, said secretary of state for children, schools and families Ed Balls on Monday 1 December.

His comments were made upon receipt of a report conducted by Ofsted, the Healthcare Commission and the Chief Inspector of Constabulary into the circumstances surrounding the tragic case of Baby P.

New radiographers are happy with career choice

editorial — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:16:18 +0000

Despite the talk of credit crunches and rising inflation, there is at least some good news from those who have chosen a career in radiography.

According to findings from the Society’s graduate surveys, 90% of 2007 graduate started their first job within three months of qualifying, and 82% of 2008 graduates had a job arranged for after graduation.

While job searching hasn’t been plain sailing for all, those who have started work said they are pleased with their chosen profession.

Play radiography catchphrase!

editorial — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:30:30 +0000

Raising the public profile of radiographers is a frequent request to the Society by members. Now is your chance to make sure that the world knows we're not nurses!

In the spirit of the season, Synergy News will donate £200 to the charity of choice of the member who comes up with the tag line that encapsulates what it is that radiographers do best. A donation of £100 will go to the charity named by the second place winner and £50 to the third.

SoR opportunity

editorial — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:23:10 +0000

The Society of Radiographers has won its Department of Health (England) bid for an e-learning project to support radiographers develop their image interpretation knowledge and skills.

The first phase of this project which will concentrate on musculo-skeletal (appendicular and axial) image interpretation.

The SoR is now looking for a Clinical Lead/Module Editor on a two day per week secondment for one year initially.

Society 'dismayed' at HPC fee increase

editorial — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:01:17 +0000

The Society of Radiographers (SoR) says it is 'dismayed' to learn that the Health Professions Council (HPC) has decided to proceed with increases to standard registration fees despite clear opposition to this move from registrants expressed during the recent consultation.

Speaking at today's UK Council meeting at SoR headquarters, CEO Richard Evans commented: "This apparent disregard of registrants’ views calls into question the value of the consultation exercise and further damages the relationship between the HPC and its funding stakeholders."

Hinchingbrooke celebrates first consultant radiographer

editorial — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:28:58 +0000

Experienced MRI reporting radiographer Rebecca Vosper has become Hinchingbrooke Hospital's first consultant radiographer.

Rebecca is a well known expert in her field. She is also a member of BAMRR, BIR, and fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine. Added to this are the demands of her three children and partner.

Connecting for Health announces openings

editorial — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:22:14 +0000

NHS Connecting for Health has announced new job opportunities for radiographers.

The organisation provides the computer systems and services that link GPs and community services to hospitals.

Roles include Clinical Director for Clinical Content and Requirements, Clinical Lead for Clinical Content Assurance and National Clinical Leads.

Download more information.

Nominate your Rep of the Year!

editorial — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:57:15 +0000

Is your SoR rep doing a brilliant job? Has she or he gone that extra mile to make sure that the members in your department get a fair deal?

Do they know the answer (or where to find out) if a colleague has a query? Do they live and breathe trade union issues and fight for your rights?

If the answer to at least one of these questions is ‘yes’, then nominate them for the SoR Representative of the Year award. Industrial relations, health and safety, and learning reps are all eligible.

Economic crisis leaves NHS facing staff shortage timebomb

editorial — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:45:16 +0000

Health workers across the NHS are facing severe hardship due to the current economic crisis and the effect of a below inflation pay deal. With inflation running at a 16-year high, NHS unions have joined forces to press the government to reopen pay talks for next year. The unions argue that the three-year pay deal agreed earlier this year is now leaving hundreds of thousands of NHS workers struggling to make ends meet.

Breast screening saves lives

admin — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:49:11 +0000

Breast cancer screening has reduced deaths from the disease by nearly half, according to a recent study.

The research, which examined the effect of screening in East Anglia, shows the programme has reduced breast cancer deaths by 48%. This is one of the first of a series of studies assessing the impact of the National Screening Programme.

“We hope to collect data from other regions, allowing us to compare programmes across the UK, bringing the best practices to areas that aren’t performing quite as well.”

PRB says no to reopening the three year deal

editorial — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:43:17 +0000

In a letter to the Secretary of State for Health the PRB has clearly stated that they do ‘not request a remit from the Secretary of State to review the pay settlement contained in the agreement between the parties for 2009/10’.

The PRB are of the view that ‘recruitment and retention in the NHS appears healthy and the wider economic and labour market situation has changed significantly.’

Struck off for lying on CV

Content Admin — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:05:01 +0000

A radiographer has been removed from the HPC Register for making false
statements on his CV and not disclosing a suspension order on an
application form.

A panel of the HPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard how Kayode
Balogun was suspended for one year for submitting a falsified document
to the Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine in 1999.

On a CV later provided to a recruitment agency, Balogun falsely
declared that he was working during his one year suspension.

Society backs majority

Content Admin — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:02:01 +0000

The Society's Council have backed the decision of members to accept the three-year pay deal.

Meeting in Birmingham before the start of UKRC (United Kingdom Radiology Congress) on Sunday 1 June, the organisation's policy making body voted unanimously to endorse the ballot decision by members to accept the government's pay offer, including the Pay Review Body's (PRB) recommendation of 2.75% for the 2008/09 pay round.

Happy 60th birthday NHS!

Content Admin — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:58:19 +0000

As the NHS celebrates 60 years of caring for the nation’s health and well-being, Richard Evans, the SoR’s chief executive, looks back on his time in the NHS and talks about how radiographers have contributed to the success of the service, as well as how their roles could develop over the next sixty years.

Q From your point of view as a radiographer, what have been the most significant developments in the NHS over the last 60 years?

The Winston Churchill Fellowship Awards need you!

editorial — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:38:28 +0000

The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust is looking for applicants for the 2009 fellowship awards. The Trust enables men and women from all walks of life to acquire knowledge and experience abroad.

The Churchill fellowships have 10 categories, including a new category entitled Treatment and Rehabilitation of Traumatic Injuries, which is open to those working with wounded servicemen, accident victims and sports injuries.