As part of the Recruitment, Retention and Return of Radiographers’ initiatives undertaken by the Society and College of Radiographers, a research project was commissioned to provide information on the capacity and quality of clinical education and training in radiography. This research was carried out by a team from University of Central England in collaboration with Anglia Polytechnic University (now Anglia Ruskin University) and University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust.

This document contains wide reaching proposals that will continue to develop research skills in the profession. It sets out expectations, outlining individual, managerial and professional body responsibilities as well as offering guidance on achieving those expectations.

This document has been drawn up to help National Councils and Regional Committees to ensure that their activities and events meet the SoR’s commitment to the full participation of all its members in a practical and constructive way. It is hoped that the guidelines will be useful in establishing a culture of equality and fairness, and will ensure that our local democracy benefits from the fullest level of participation by all our members.

SCoR publishes this advice for managers considering recruiting radiographers from outside the UK. It provides information on ethical and other considerations.

The purpose of this paper is to take forward for the profession the concept of clinical supervision and provide guidance on its implementation as part of continuing professional development and life-long learning.
 

This document details policy for the accreditation by the Society and College of Radiographers of a clinical department as an approved practice placement provider for pre-registration learners. It provides guidance on the approval process leading to recognition of a clinical department as an approved clinical placement in association with approved education programme(s) and education centre(s) or as an approved specialist placement provider, for example a dedicated paediatric department.

Approval will encompass the collaborative arrangements between education and placement providers and the total numbers of pre-registration learners which the site can accommodate.

The Society and College of Radiographers publishes this advice and guidance document on patient advocacy in response to the drive to improve patient autonomy and patients

This code replaces the Statements for Professional Conduct published in 2004. It outlines the principles required of a professional working in imaging or radiotherapy. It provides advice and guidance and requires staff to use their professional judgement to apply the principles to the various situations in which they practice and in their personal lives in order to maintain the widest public trust and confidence in the profession.

This document is issued by the Society & College of Radiographers (SCoR) to provide advice and guidance on control of infection to all members, including students.

SCoR provides this guidance to set out the nature of the contribution that therapy radiographers can make. Despite the serious and chronic shortages of therapeutic radiographers, they are well placed to contribute to cancer care at all three levels of management identified in the person-centred model of care management outlined in the NHS cancer plan and the new NHS: Providing a patient-centred service