Rad Chat: Recent Episodes
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
The first therapeutic radiographer led oncology podcast. Discussing a wide range of oncology topics along with sharing experiences from patients, students and healthcare professionals within the cancer care and wider healthcare community.
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Jesse and Jaime Dean.
Discussion about Jesse’s cancer diagnosis, living with and beyond cancer and Jaime’s oncology research.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) read about the symptoms of brain tumours: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/brain-tumours/symptoms
2) consider the implications of a cancer diagnosis for a young adult.
3) consider the barriers to brain tumour research.
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Links from podcast:
Beacon Bursary: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/culture/projects/beacon-bursaries
Cancer Research UK Rad Net: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-researchers/our-research-infrastructure/radnet-our-radiation-research-network
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak as part of the Education and Workforce Development (part 38).
Discussion about common terminology used in radiotherapy.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect on how you explain procedures and terminology to patients.
2) Consider how you could improve your methods to ensure patients fully understand the information.
3) Evaluate how you teach students and junior staff on how to phrase explanations.
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Our links:
Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Jan Beger.
Discussion about artificial intelligence and how to teach safe AI to the next generation.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect on the concerns of the general public around the use of AI.
2) Evaluate barriers for women getting into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.
3) Consider how to improve access and opportunities for women in STEM.
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Links from podcast:
Society of Radiographers Artificial Intelligence Advisory Group: https://www.sor.org/about/get-involved/advisory-groups/artificial-intelligence-advisory-group
Jan Beger: https://janbeger.bio.link/
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Helen Estall as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (part 37).
Discussion about Helen’s career, diagnostic radiography as a career and MRI diagnostic scans.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) reflect on terminology you use in your practice to support patients who are worried about procedures.
2) evaluate how your department improves the experience of patients undergoing procedures.
3) consider how you could support people with neurodiversity having a procedure.
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Links from podcast:
British Association of Magnetic Resonance Radiographers: https://www.bamrr.org/.
Society of Radiographers Magnetic Resonance Advisory group: https://www.sor.org/about/get-involved/advisory-groups/mr-advisory-group
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Our links:
Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sam Worster as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (part 36).
Discussion about Sam’s career, brachytherapy and patient experience.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect on the importance of patient experience and dignity during brachytherapy.
2) Consider the different types of multi-modality imaging in the planning and treatment of brachytherapy.
3) Evaluate the practical considerations around hypo-fractionated regimes vs prostate brachytherapy.
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Links from podcast:
Brachytherapy:
Cervix: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs/radiotherapy-for-cervical-cancer#iInternalradiotherapybrachytherapy
The experiences of women receiving brachytherapy for cervical cancer: A systematic literature review: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1078817418300804
Prostate: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs/brachytherapy-for-prostate-cancer
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Our links:
Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Anisha Patel as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 27).
Discussion about Anisha’s cancer diagnosis, her career, book and advocacy work.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) what are the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer?
2) consider the challenges people from different cultures and religions face when discussing a cancer diagnosis with their loved ones.
3) reflect on a positive interaction you have had with a patient and/or carer.
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Links from podcast:
Dr. Anisha Patel: https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/news-and-blogs/this-is-bowel-cancer-blog/an-extract-from-dr-anisha-patels-book/
South Asian Heritage Month: https://southasianheritage.org.uk/
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Our links:
Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with John Archer as part of the Leadership series (part 19).
Discussion about John’s career, leadership challenges and running a service.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) reflect on the reasons why you decided on a career in healthcare.
2) consider a time when you have had to make a difficult choice / decision.
3) reflect on how you could improve your decision making process and decisions during this example.
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Links from podcast:
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester: https://www.christie.nhs.uk/
College of Radiographers framework: https://www.sor.org/getmedia/b2f6bf07-668f-4155-950a-b9d96c48eae1/12604-CoR-ECF-Interactive-v9a.pdf
Sponsorship information:
Radformation: https://radformation.com/
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Our links:
Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en
Our 100h structured episode!
Here Jo and Naman reflect on the last 16 months.
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Our links:
Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Yiannis Kyratis and Dr. Christina Malamanteniou.
Discussion about artificial intelligence, professional identity and safeguarding.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) reflect on what professional identity means to you?
2) consider how to safeguard your patients from the dangers of artificial intelligence.
3) complete this survey:
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Society of Radiographers Artificial Intelligence Advisory Group: https://www.sor.org/about/get-involved/advisory-groups/artificial-intelligence-advisory-group
Digital Health Adoption: Looking Beyond the Role of Technology: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/17686/digital-health-adoption-looking-beyond-the-role-of-technology
Health Systems in Transition: Professional Identiy Work In The Context of Shifting Institutional Logics: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/294257957_Health_Systems_In_Transition_Professional_Identity_Work_In_The_Context_Of_Shifting_Institutional_Logics
From spreading to embedding innovation in health care: Implications for theory and practice: https://journals.lww.com/hcmrjournal/Fulltext/2022/07000/From_spreading_to_embedding_innovation_in_health.8.aspx
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Lizzie Streeter as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion series (part 7).
Discussion about Lizzie’s career, LGBT health issues and the importance of supporting the LGBT community.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Consider LGBT specific health issues.
2) Reflect on the terminology you use to speak to patients. Is it inclusive?
3) Read and/or watching one of the books or TV Shows listed below. Reflect on what you have learnt.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Books:
None of the Above: Reflections on Life Beyond the Binary by Travis Alabanza
The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice by Shon Faye
All the Things They Said We Couldn’t Have: Stories of Trans Joy by Tash Oakes-Monger
TV Shows:
Heart Stopper - Netflix
It’s a Sin - Channel 4
Rebel Dykes - Channel 4
The Bisexual - Channel 4
Live Through This Charity: https://livethroughthis.co.uk/
Get in touch with the NHS England National LGBT Health Programme: england.lgbtadvisor@nhs.net
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dan Lumley as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (part 35).
Discussion about Dan’s career as a therapeutic radiographer, stereotactic radiosurgery vs whole brain radiotherapy and why he wants to help people.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Consider the advantages vs disadvantages of whole brain radiosurgery.
2) Consider the barriers for patients to access stereotactic radiosurgery in the UK.
3) Consider the similarities and differences in side effects from whole brain radiotherapy vs stereotactic radiosurgery.
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Links from podcast:
Amethyst: https://amethyst-radiotherapy.co.uk/
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Macmillan Cancer Support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs/stereotactic-radiosurgery-for-brain-tumours
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Cancer Research UK: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/brain-tumours/treatment/radiotherapy/stereotactic-radiotherapy
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Peter van Ooijen and Dr. Christina Malamanteniou.
Discussion about artificial intelligence, governance and future uses.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) reflect on the dangers of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
2) consider how to safely govern artificial intelligence use within your department.
3) read this article: https://insightsimaging.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s13244-023-01372-2
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Links from podcast:
Society of Radiographers Artificial Intelligence Advisory Group: https://www.sor.org/about/get-involved/advisory-groups/artificial-intelligence-advisory-group
Full AIProHealth page can be found here: https://umcgresearch.org/w/dash-project-aiprohealth
European Society of Medical Imaging Informatics: https://www.eusomii.org/events/eusomii-annual-meeting-2023-ai-connecting-the-dots/
Courses:
The link to the massive open online course (MOOC) is:https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/how-artificial-intelligence-can-support-healthcare
European Society of Radiology: https://www.myesr.org/masterclass-in-ai
City of London University: https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/professional-development/introduction-to-artificial-intelligence-for-radiographers
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Jo Collins as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (part 34).
Discussion about Jo’s career, role as a pharmacist and common questions patients ask.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect on your knowledge of over the counter and prescribed medications a patient undergoing cancer may need as part of their treatment.
2) Consider linking in with your local pharmacy team and finding out ways to work collaboratively: supporting patients, available drug information resources, training and education opportunities or service improvement.
3) Complete the ‘Let'sCommunicate Cancer’ resource:https://www.bopa.org.uk/lessons/lesson-1-introduction-cancer-and-you/ (you can sign up for free with British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA): to access this)
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Links from podcast:
British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA): https://www.bopa.org.uk/
Links from podcast:
British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA): https://www.bopa.org.uk/
Specialist Pharmacy Services (SPS): https://www.sps.nhs.uk/?s=&cat%5B%5D=266&cat%5B%5D=31
General information for patients with religious or dietary requirements: Implications of religious and cultural beliefs on selection of medicines. Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin 2016; 54(4): 45-48 - https://dtb.bmj.com/lookup/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=27079738
SPS* - Halal: https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sps.nhs.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F01%2FUKMi_QA_Halal_Aug20-FINAL.doc%23%3A~%3Atext%3Dporcine&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
SPS* - Vitamin D preps in vegetarians/vegans: https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/choosing-an-oral-vitamin-d-preparation-for-vegetarians-or-vegans/#:~:text=vegetarian
SPS* - Excipients for vegan patients: https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sps.nhs.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F07%2FQA-Vegan-excipients-2019.docx%23%3A~%3Atext%3Dvegetarian&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
*Jo Collins recommends searching the SPS website before referring to the above as they regularly update documents/add new Q&As, and published medicines information very quickly becomes outdated. I’d also suggest discussing with your pharmacy team who can check with the manufacturer or review the literature for you- chances are they’ve been asked before, especially if they have a medicines information service.
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Laura Allington as part of the Leadership series (part 18).
Discussion about Laura’s career, proton beam therapy and leadership.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) reflect on your leadership style.
2) consider what compassionate leadership looks like for you.
3) consider opportunities to develop your leadership skills.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-service/cancer-services/proton-beam-therapy-pbt
College of Radiographers framework: https://www.sor.org/getmedia/b2f6bf07-668f-4155-950a-b9d96c48eae1/12604-CoR-ECF-Interactive-v9a.pdf
e-Learning for Health Proton Beam Therapy: https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/522755
Sponsorship information:
Radformation: https://radformation.com/
AI-planning automation: https://bit.ly/3CuOrtf
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Naomi Clatworthy as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 33).
Discussion about Naomi’s career, her role as a nurse consultant and acute oncology.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Consider the different types of oncology emergencies people living with beyond and cancer can experience.
2) Evaluate your knowledge on how to support patients experiencing acute side side effects from their treatment.
3) Reflect on your local department’s procedure for managing acutely unaware patients.
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Links from podcast:
UKONS: https://www.ukons.org/
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UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:
Dave Pilborough talks about the Society of Radiographers call for more radiographers and the launch of the ballot to strike.
Society of Radiographers Ballot to Strike: https://www.sor.org/news/trade-union-ir/sor-launches-ballot-with-call-for-more-radiographe
UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/
UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:
Kerry Mills and NHS England Fellows Emma Compton, Helen Watts and Ryan Car talk about their current projects.
UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/
UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:
Dr. Emma Hyde talks about her career and her plans for next year's UKIO.
Emma's episode: https://radchat.transistor.fm/42
UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/
UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:
Dr. Rizwan Malik reflects on his presidency of UKIO conference.
UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/
UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:
Pam Black talks about being the chair of Radiology Oncology Congress Charity.
UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/
UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:
Dr. Janice St. John-Matthews talks about her professional doctorate and career progression as a diagnostic radiographer.
Janice's episode: https://radchat.transistor.fm/12
UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/
UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:
Ruth Matthew talks about her role as an MRI Diagnostic Radiographer.
UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/
UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:
Prof. Mark McEntee talks about mammography, breast screening health inequalities and breast density.
UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/
UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:
Alex Britton talks about his role within industry at MIS Health care and the transition from working clinically.
UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/
MIS Healthcare: https://www.mishealthcare.co.uk/
UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:
Holly Spencer talk about the Consultation Survey - College of Radiographers’ Education and Career Framework (4th Ed.):
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAa__Z-jHgtUNTY4TjdFU0Y1M045MjczT1RETjVTVDNOTy4u
UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/
UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:
Gemma Walsh talks about her role as a diagnostic research radiographer.
UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/
UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:
Eletherios Kingos talks about changing careers and now working for In Health.
UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/
UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:
Sarah-Jane Myatt talks about living with and beyond cancer.
UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/
UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:
Ruth Watson talks about her role as a diagnostic reporting radiographer.
UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/
Society of Radiographers Careers Promotion and Outreach Special Interest Group:
https://www.sor.org/about/get-involved/special-interest-groups/careers-promotion-and-outreach-group
UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:
Thailay Roscoe and Stephanie Edwards talks about the transition from student to newly qualified radiographer.
UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/
Episode 87: https://radchat.transistor.fm/87
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Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Rhea Crighton as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 16)
Discussion about living with and beyond cervical cancer, late effects of treatment and survivorship.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) What support services such as a dietitian, psychologist, psychosexual therapist, does your department offer patients receiving pelvic radiotherapy?
2) How can you, as an individual, support your patients who may present with symptoms of Pelvic Radiation Disease.
3) What information do you provide patients regarding the possible long term/late effects of radiotherapy? Is there anything you think that could be improved and if so how might you start to make improvements?
Links from podcast:
Jo Divine: https://www.jodivine.com/blogs/sexual-health/jo-divine-health-brochure.
Living with Long-Term Effects of Radiotherapy: A Patient’s Perspective by Rhea Crighton: https://www.jmirs.org/article/S1939-8654(20)30225-3/pdf.
Home Start: https://www.home-start.org.uk/a-volunteer-to-support-you.
Mummy’s Star: https://www.mummysstar.org/healthcare-support.
Video showing the dilators often handed out by NHS: https://www.medicalshop.shop/products/amielle-care.
Great blog by Dr Tracie Miles: https://www.evidentlycochrane.net/vaginal-dilator-therapy-vibrate-dilate-or-wait/.
The guidelines Tracie mentions in her blog:
https://www.omegahealthcare.co.uk/images/guidelines%20on%20vaginal%20dilation.pdf.
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Episode summary: Education and Workforce Development Series Part 22
Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Melanie Clarkson and Prof. Ricardo Khine as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 22)
Discussion about advanced practice.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) What is advanced practice?
2) How do you think the levels of practice work in your department and the existing roles?
3) What do you think drives advanced practice within the workforce?
Links from podcast:
https://cs1.e-learningforhealthcare.org.uk/public/ACP/ACP_01_001/index.html this is the e-lfh ACP toolkit if you haven’t used it before.
https://advanced-practice.hee.nhs.uk/reports-and-publications/ on here is the supervision guidance and a good link to CPD signposting for those ACPs who may feel they have a gap in education/ training.
https://aape.org.uk/huuiuydcqrgccgndfa3qudehz/ Association of Advanced Practice Educators (AAPE) student handbook https://advanced-practice.hee.nhs.uk/news-and-events/governance-of-advanced-practice-in-health-and-care-provider-organisations/to work through before anyone starts a programme.
https://www.collegeofradiographers.ac.uk/education/accreditation/advanced-practitioner-accreditation CoR accreditation.
https://advanced-practice.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/eportfolio-route/ supported e-portfolio route with HEE for accreditation.
https://advanced-practice.hee.nhs.uk/news-and-events/governance-of-advanced-practice-in-health-and-care-provider-organisations/ HEE Maturity Matrix for managers and trusts.
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Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Dr. Elsa van Garderen as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 21)
Discussion about proton therapy and an innovative solution by Alceli to make proton therapy more sustainable.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) reflect on situations where proton therapy would be better for the patient than conventional radiotherapy, but the patient is receiving X-rays.
2) reflect on the importance of sustainability in radiotherapy.
Links from podcast:
Alceli: http://www.alceli.com/
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Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Darien Laird as part of Leadership Series (Part 15)
Discussion about the Global Coalition for Radiotherapy and challenges faced by the radiotherapy workforce
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect upon what advocacy work your department or colleagues are involved in. Consider how you could be more involved or engage with advocacy in your day to day role.
2) Use the toolkit to put together a department campaign.
https://www.globalradiotherapy.org/advocacy
Links from podcast:
Global Coalition for Radiotherapy: https://radiotherapy.org.uk/
Radiotherapy UK Charity: https://radiotherapy.org.uk/
Advocacy Toolkit
https://www.globalradiotherapy.org/post/2-year-anniversary-advocacy-toolkit-8-april-2022
The Role of the Global Coalition for Radiotherapy in Political Advocacy for Radiation Therapy as a Cost- Effective and Underfunded Modality Around the World:
https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(21)00370-9/pdf
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Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Darien Laird as part of Leadership Series (Part 15)
Discussion about the Global Coalition for Radiotherapy and challenges faced by the radiotherapy workforce
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect upon what advocacy work your department or colleagues are involved in. Consider how you could be more involved or engage with advocacy in your day to day role.
2) Use the toolkit to put together a department campaign.
https://www.globalradiotherapy.org/advocacy
Links from podcast:
Global Coalition for Radiotherapy: https://radiotherapy.org.uk/
Radiotherapy UK Charity: https://radiotherapy.org.uk/
Advocacy Toolkit
https://www.globalradiotherapy.org/post/2-year-anniversary-advocacy-toolkit-8-april-2022
The Role of the Global Coalition for Radiotherapy in Political Advocacy for Radiation Therapy as a Cost- Effective and Underfunded Modality Around the World:
https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(21)00370-9/pdf
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Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Catherine Neck as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 20).
Discussion about long term conditions, prehabilitation and rehabilitation.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
- How can you promote patients to increase activity levels during and after treatment?
- Are there ways which you might support patients before radiotherapy to optimise treatment outcomes?
- What outcome measures do you use in your practice which help you understand how effective your interventions
Links from podcast:
Kings Fund: https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/topics/integrated-care.
5K Your Way: https://5kyourway.org/
Move charity: https://movecharity.org/
Social Prescribing: https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/social-prescribing/
Prosper: https://www.healthylondon.org/resource/cancer-as-a-long-term-condition/
Prosper - HEE/ Macmillanprehab and rehab e-learning
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Bonus episode where Ben Allen answers questions from people who have reached out via social media to round off #SGRTweek
Links to literature:
SGRT community: https://sgrt.org/
Safer Radiation Therapy: https://www.saferradiationtherapy.com/
Vision RT:
https://www.visionrt.com/
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Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Sarah Russell as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 19)
Discussion about life changing surgery, living with an ileostomy, how to exercise and the psychological impact of this change.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points from Sarah:
1) Reflect upon when and how you discuss physical activity with patients? If you don’t have these conversations, consider how you may start to integrate this practice. (Please use every opportunity to discuss physical activity with patients – we ALL have a collective responsibility to promote the importance of exercise for health, especially for oncology patients. People living with and beyond cancer can think about exercise as another form of treatment and they need to think about it differently).
2) Reflect upon the support you offer stoma patients. What advice and support is available for them in your department? Start to consider how you may introduce advice around physical activity with this group of patients.
Links from podcast:
Sarah’s websites www.theostomystudio.co.uk www.sarah-russell.co.uk
Sarah’s Book – The Bowel Cancer Recovery Toolkit The Bowel Cancer Recovery Toolkit: Recover faster with activity, exercise and lifestyle: Amazon.co.uk: Russell, Sarah: 9781781611364: Books
Colostomy UK: https://www.colostomyuk.org/information/exercise/
Convatec: https://meplus.convatec.co.uk/activity/post-surgery-dos-and-don-ts-of-exercise/
Sarah’s published papers:
Physical activity and exercise after stoma surgery: overcoming the barriers - PubMed (nih.gov)
Parastomal hernia and physical activity. Are patients getting the right advice? - PubMed (nih.gov)
Exercise After Ostomy Surgery and Peristomal Hernia: A View From Here - PubMed (nih.gov)
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Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Nick Bennett as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 18)
Discussion about mental fitness and the FIKA mental fitness platform.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) reflect on how you manage your mental health.
2) consider how you can promote mental fitness within your work place.
3) read how to support someone who feels suicidal: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helping-someone-else/supporting-someone-who-feels-suicidal/about-suicidal-feelings/ - where possible check in with family, friends and co-workers.
Links from podcast:
FIKA Mental Fitness Platform: https://www.fika.community/
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Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Nick Bennett as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 18)
Discussion about mental fitness and the FIKA mental fitness platform.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) reflect on how you manage your mental health.
2) consider how you can promote mental fitness within your work place.
3) read how to support someone who feels suicidal: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helping-someone-else/supporting-someone-who-feels-suicidal/about-suicidal-feelings/ - where possible check in with family, friends and co-workers.
Links from podcast:
FIKA Mental Fitness Platform: https://www.fika.community/
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Ashwin Upadhya as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Series (Part 4)
Discussion about being from a South Asian background and LGBTQ+ while working in the NHS.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect upon your practice and how you support patients with personalised care.
2) Consider the challenges faced by people from a protected characteristic.
3) reflect on how you can you improve your understanding of these challenges faced?
Links from podcast:
Ashwin’s blog “coming out again and again:” https://www.csp.org.uk/frontline/article/coming-out-again-again
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Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Stewart O’Callaghan as part of Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 15).
Discussion about Stewart’s cancer journey, how they set up the charity Live Through This and how the charity supports people to live with and beyond cancer.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect upon how and when you ask patients about their pronouns and how you ensure this is documented so that all staff members are aware.
2) Read this resource https://secureservercdn.net/160.153.138.201/04v.b4d.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Provider-Pack-MasterDoc-v1.1.pdf created by ‘Live Through This’ and complete the poster ‘We strongly believe in supporting the LGBTIQ+ people who access our services we do this by’
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Links from podcast:
https://livethroughthis.co.uk/
https://queeringcancer.ca/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83rDz2AC38E
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32800429/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2059702920327344
https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/professional-body-guidance-and-publications/documents-and-publications/policy-guidance-document-library/inclusive-pregnancy-status-guidelines-for-ionising
Campaigns:
bestformychest.com
www.livethroughthis.co.uk/mot
https://www.pinprick.shop/listing/811829033
We are also have a registration for notifications about our new curriculum launching next year:
https://tinyurl.com/gca-ltt
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Lisa Whittaker, Mia, Kate and Holly from the Radiation Reveal Project.
Discussion about the Radiation Reveal project outcomes, top tips from participants and aspects of care they feel need to improve.
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Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Ross McGhee as part of our leadership series (part 14)
Discussion about becoming the Society of Radiographers president and his vision for the upcoming year.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) reflect on how SoR supports radiographers within your department.
2) what support is available in your department for trans patients, staff and students? Reflect on your knowledge around supporting LGBTQ+ people.
3) read the SoR documents on trans equality: https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/professional-body-guidance-and-publications/documents-and-publications/policy-guidance-document-library/trans-equality;-guidance-for-the-radiography-workf and supporting lesbian, gay and bisexual people in healthcare https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/professional-body-guidance-and-publications/documents-and-publications/policy-guidance-document-library/supporting-lesbian,-gay-and-bisexual-people-in-hea
Queering cancer: https://queeringcancer.ca/
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Links from podcast:
Society of Radiographers: https://www.sor.org/
SoR UK Council https://www.sor.org/about/society-of-radiographers/uk-council-2
SoR Equalise: https://www.sor.org/news/ezine/we-are-equalise-(1) News report: https://www.sor.org/news/sor/ross-mcghee-sor-president-for-2022-23
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Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Ross McGhee as part of our leadership series (part 14)
Discussion about becoming the Society of Radiographers president and his vision for the upcoming year.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) reflect on how SoR supports radiographers within your department.
2) what support is available in your department for trans patients, staff and students? Reflect on your knowledge around supporting LGBTQ+ people.
3) read the SoR documents on trans equality: https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/professional-body-guidance-and-publications/documents-and-publications/policy-guidance-document-library/trans-equality;-guidance-for-the-radiography-workf and supporting lesbian, gay and bisexual people in healthcare https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/professional-body-guidance-and-publications/documents-and-publications/policy-guidance-document-library/supporting-lesbian,-gay-and-bisexual-people-in-hea
Queering cancer: https://queeringcancer.ca/
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Society of Radiographers: https://www.sor.org/
SoR UK Council https://www.sor.org/about/society-of-radiographers/uk-council-2
SoR Equalise: https://www.sor.org/news/ezine/we-are-equalise-(1) News report: https://www.sor.org/news/sor/ross-mcghee-sor-president-for-2022-23
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Heather Nisbet as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 17)
Discussion around advanced practice.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
Across the 4 pillars of advanced practice:
- how does research support practice
- What is your leadership style
- What does the education pillar as an advanced practitioner mean to you
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Links from podcast:
Center for advanced practice: https://advanced-practice.hee.nhs.uk/
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Bonus podcast where Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Erin Kennedy MBE who discusses her career as a Paralympic champion rower and thriving with breast cancer.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points from Erin herself:
I think for me it’s all about considering the individual within the diagnosis and treatment plan. Just because you consent to treatment and are this set pathway, doesn’t mean you can’t still make choices and have some great opportunities.
1) Giving the feeling of choice - whether over how/where you have your treatment or even what pathways are open to you…. Even if there aren’t that many!
2) Encouraging individuals to still live their lives and do what they can to support them to do so. My oncologist supported me going to the Europeans because she knew it was the right thing for my mental health AND safe to do so.
3) Demonstrating that they are with you all the way! I haven’t had this from any of my team but it’s something that is so important, having spent all my time in a team sport. Having people in your corner is key and it makes you feel so much better about the challenges ahead.
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Links from podcast:
Erin Kennedy MBE: https://www.britishrowing.org/athlete/erin-wysocki-jones/
British Rowing: https://www.britishrowing.org/
CoppaFeel! Charity: https://coppafeel.org/
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Mahmudal Hassan as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 17).
Discussion about the role of artificial intelligence in radiotherapy planning along with the success of MVision.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Consider what AI is within your department and reflect upon the impact this has on treatment.
2) Undertake a critical review of your planning system.
3) Read the linked articles on access to cancer care and reflect upon what access issues you have in your country.
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Links from podcast:
MVision: https://www.mvision.ai/category/news/
AI in radiotherapy https://journals.viamedica.pl/rpor/article/download/74141/54234
AI in radiotherapy https://www.nature.com/articles/s41571-020-0417-8
Global health inequalities in cancer care https://www.nature.com/articles/s43856-022-00097-5
Increasing access to radiotherapy https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26419354/
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Rachel Harris as part of the Leadership series (part 13).
Discussion around the power of the patient voice in research.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Think about the skincare advice you provide patients. Are they in line with the SCoR guidelines? Please read the latest statement: www.sor.org/risr.
2) Think about what service improvements could be undertaken within your department. Do these fit within any of the CoRIPS criteria? You may wish to consider writing a proposal - https://www.collegeofradiographers.ac.uk/research-grants-and-funding/corips.
3) Think about patient dignity in your department. Do you maintain patients dignity when underdressing etc? How could this be further improved?
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Links from podcast:
SOR skin care guidelines 2020: https://www.sor.org/getmedia/6cc80174-4478-4cd2-b501-35b41aae820d/2020_version_4_final_practice_guideline_radiotherapy_skin_care_llv1.pdf_2
SOR patient advisory group: https://www.sor.org/about/get-involved/advisory-groups/patient-advisory-group-(pag)
NIHR: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/health-and-care-professionals/engagement-and-participation-in-research/involve-patients.htm
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Hazel Roddam as part of Leadership Series (part 12).
Discussion around career progression and getting allied health professionals into research.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
- How could you capture and increase the visibility of local good practice in AHP research & innovation, against the specified objectives in the AHP Research & Innovation Strategy?
- How could you prioritise any actions to address identified gaps?
- How could you link in to local, regional and national resources and support networks to help you in the next year?
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Links from podcast:
Health Education England Subject Matter Expert - AHP Research Hazel.Roddam@hee.nhs.uk
Fellow of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOPxWMXvaXo
Associate Member Hochschule fur Gesundheit Bochum https://www.hs-gesundheit.de/aktuelles/details/hazel-roddam-erstellt-forschungsstrategie-fuer-gesundheitsberufe-in-england
https://www.uclan.ac.uk/news/uclan-and-german-university-extend-health-sciences-partnership.php
Director of Research Support Network #ReSNetSLT @ReSNetSLT https://resnetslt.com/
#NHSWonderwomen 2020 https://youtu.be/WiRdSPbi4Rs
Allied Health Professions’ Research & Innovation Strategy for England https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/allied-health-professions/enable-workforce/allied-health-professions%E2%80%99-research-innovation-strategy-england
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dame Laura Lee as part of Leadership series (Part 11).
Naman and Jo speak to Dame Laura Lee about her role as CEO of the charity Maggie’s and everything the charity offers to people living with and beyond cancer.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) reflect on the support services available to patients in your department.
2) reflect on how you could support patients through the cost of living crisis?
3) Read the associated links posted alongside this episode.
4) Consider how this information could develop your practice and the personalised care offered to patients.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Maggie’s: https://www.maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/about-us/how-maggies-works/evidence-and-research/
Benefits: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/benefits-rules-change-to-help-people-with-cancer
Holistic Care:
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatment/coping-with-treatment/complementary-therapies https://www.macmillan.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/innovation-in-cancer-care/holistic-needs-assessment
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Nic Vernon as part of Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 15).
Discussion around returning to work after cancer in the NHS and navigating a cancer diagnosis.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) what support is available to patients in your department around work and finances?
2) reflect on a time you have supported a colleague return to work after an illness?
3) reflect on how you view illness within the work place.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
British Dietetics Association: https://www.bda.uk.com/
Returning to work after a cancer diagnosis: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/after-treatment/making-decisions-about-work-after-treatment
Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Lucy Eldridge as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 16)
Discussion around the role of dieticians in the cancer care pathway.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Consider what food means to your patients and how that can change with a diagnosis of cancer, particularly with symptom burden?
2) What simple guidance can you give to support the individual (such as including protein through the day to support strength, weight maintenance and the ability to do daily activities) to help them through treatment and beyond?
3) What nutritional resources are available to offer your patients and how do you engage the patient to read and take on board this advice and guidance?
4) Explore how you and your team sign post patients to internal resources and/or external sources eg charities such a world cancer research fund, Macmillan, cancer research etc.
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Links from podcast:
British Dietetics Association: https://www.bda.uk.com/
British Dietetics Association cancer myths: https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/cancer-diets-myths-and-more.html
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Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Charlie Wardle as part of Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 14).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect on the impact a cancer diagnosis can have on someone’s mental health.
2) What psychological support services are available in your department for patients undergoing treatment?
3) Reflect on the importance of debriefing after a difficult conversation with a patient. Is there support for you to talk about these conversations within your department?
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Links from podcast:
The Mountain Coach website: https://www.themountaincoach.com/
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Natasha Pisarski, Kylie Sheppard and Jeni Hart as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 15).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
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Does your workplace have a return to practice offer set up? If not, how could you facilitate this? Utilise the Health Education England Quick Guide to Support you with this.
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Focus on what you can offer a returnee and be flexible to support their return. What pastoral support will you put in place so they feel welcome and wanted back in the workplace?
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Consider diverse placement opportunities for returnees- not all returnees want to return to clinical practice, some may welcome the opportunity to return in education, research and leadership posts.
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Links from podcast:
https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/return-practice-allied-health-professionals-healthcare-scientists
Dr. Lizzie Stamp talks about her study looking at activity levels in teenagers living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis
Read more here: https://bit.ly/teenage_cancer_research
Contact: e.stamp@lboro.ac.uk
Jo McNamara catches up with fellow trekkers on their 100km trek across Pembrokeshire.
Link to donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/JoannaMcNamara?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=JoannaMcNamara&utm_campaign=pfp-tweet&utm_term=96ff06b5299f411b8c7b50a43e15f5a7
CoppaFeel! website: https://coppafeel.org/
Richard Evans discusses his role as the CEO of Society and College of Radiographers along with current workforce pressures
Lizzie Joyce discusses her role as a team lead therapeutic radiographer, radiographer led research and adaptive radiotherapy
Gareth Thomas reflects on his career to date, being a past president of the Society of Radiographers and what it is like to be a UK council member
Dr. Lisa Ashmore discusses her research around how to support gynaecological cancer patients
Adele and Inbaraj discuss their roles at Varian, technical developments and workforce support
Leah Melabianaki discusses her role as a review radiographer, the importance of interpersonal skills and Maggie's
Elise Arnett from Vision RT discusses tattooless radiotherapy solutions for patients through Align RT
Sally, Nichola, Katy, Chris and Ben talk about the SoR rep forum and how important the student voice is
Spencer Goodman talks about his role as Society and College of Radiographers and the important work they do
Trevor discusses his role as regional director partnerships, Siemens Healthineers and community diagnostic centres
Lucy Griffiths and Aaron Olagbegi discuss moving from being clinical therapeutic radiographers to working for OSL
Danny Hutton discusses being the lead of the operational development network for the northwest of England
Liz Van Lingen discusses her role as a lead cardiac CT radiographer and setting up a new radiographer led service
Dr. Imran Lasker discusses his podcast: Two Medics and also the power of social media to learn about inclusive behaviour
Pam Black reflects on her career and talks about being the chair of the radiology and oncology congress boards
Claire Donaldson talks about their role as the president of the Society of Radiographers and inclusivity projects
Discussion around diagnostic radiography, working in academia and his recent award.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Dr. Jonathan McNulty as part of the Leadership series (part 10).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) As a healthcare professional, reflect on three small steps you could take to improve your profession.
2) Consider how you could better engage or contribute to your professional evidence base including through engagement with Radiography, the International Journal of Diagnostic Imaging and
Radiation Therapy, as a reader, author, or reviewer.
3) To help overcome the professional identity crisis for radiographers, reflect on the key actions required at the local, national, and international levels.
Links from podcast:
European Federation of Radiographer Societies: www.efrs.eu
Safe Europe: www.SafeEurope.eu
Radiographer: www.radiographyonline.com
Aunt Mini Europe: www.auntminnieeurope.com/index.aspx?sec=sup⊂=cto&pag=dis&ItemID=621149
Discussion around prehabilitation and rehabilitation for people living with and beyond cancer.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Zoe Merchant as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 14).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect on what prehabilitation advice and support patients receive.
2) Reflect on what rehabilitation advice and support patients receive?
3) Consider what local support is available for patients for you to recommend.
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Links from podcast:
5K Your Way: https://5kyourway.org/
Prehab4cancer: http://www.prehab4cancer.co.uk/
SafeFit: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help/physical-help/safefit
Mark Foulkes talks about his career and the UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS)
Link here: https://www.ukons.org/about-us/
Dr. Stephen Allen talks about his experience of prostate cancer and Tackle Prostate Cancer
Link here: https://tackleprostate.org/
Kat Tunnicliffe talks about her career as a physiotherapist and gives top tips on exercises for individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment
Annabelle Cracknell-Jones discusses her role as a therapeutic radiographer and stratified self-management for oncology patients
Robin Nicholson discusses his role as Flen Health UK product manager and Flamigel RT as a product for radiation induced dermatitis
Nicola Day talks about her role as a clinical specialist physiotherapist and the REACT project
Janani Mills a therapeutic radiographer by background talks about become a lecturer at City University, London
Chris Appleby from Sciensus talks about how they are helping patients access oncology treatments to fit around their life
Erika Wade and Stacey Cannon discuss their roles as Acute Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists in the NHS
Sue Jansen van Rensburg talks to us about her role as a dosimetrist at Oncology Professional Care 2022
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Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Pete Wallroth as part of Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 13).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Look through the mummy’s star resources and consider how you may be able to further support a pregnant and/or a new parent going through the cancer pathway.
2) Consider how the clinical environment may be able to support new parents e.g. breast feeding areas.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Pete’s blog: https://mandmsdaddy.wordpress.com/
Mummy’s star charity: https://www.mummysstar.org/
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Lisa Whittaker as part of Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 12).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) what support is available for younger individuals with a cancer diagnosis in your department?
2) reflect on the information you provide to younger individuals with a cancer diagnosis? How could you improve the information you provide?
3) does your department have a late effects service? If not, how could you improve your knowledge and gather resources to for your team?
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
RadNet: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-researchers/our-research-infrastructure/radnet-our-radiation-research-network
Teenage Cancer Trust:
https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/
Trekstock charity:
https://www.trekstock.com/
Discussion about LEO Cancer Care and their upright LINAC and CT scanner projects.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Stephen Towe Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 13).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Read the attached pieces of literature and reflect upon the positional impact upright treatment may have.
2) Reflect on the impact to radiotherapy upright linear accelerators may have.
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Links from podcast:
https://www.leocancercare.com Leo Cancer Website
https://www.practicalradonc.org/article/S1879-8500(13)00206-3/fulltext
Advantages of simulating thoracic cancer patients in an upright position
https://www.leocancercare.com/blog/civco-radiotherapy-and-leo-cancer-care-collaborate
Leo Cancer Care Blog
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Discussion around death and dying.
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Kathryn Mannix as part of Dying Matters week 2022.
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect upon your conversations with friends, family and patients about death and dying. Use the podcast to consider how you could develop these conversations further.
2) Investigate what local support services are available for patients and their family to access support with death and dying.
3) Read the resources and literature posted alongside this podcast and reflect upon the changes you can make to your own practice.
4) Have a conversation with a friend or family member about death and dying and your own wishes. Consider writing a will or testament so others know your wishes when the time comes.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Book purchase links:
With the End in Mind https://bit.ly/3kA2bdx
Listen https://bit.ly/3zbTNGS
Website www.withtheendinmind.co.uk
Hospice UK: https://hukstage-bucket.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2021-08/No_3%20-%20Let%27s%20talk%20about%20dying_single%20pages.pdf
https://hukstage-bucket.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2021-08/No_1%20-%20Things%20to%20do%20before%20you%20die_single%20pages.pdf
Marie Curie:
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/research/end-of-life-experience-report-commissioning-brief
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/policy/better-end-life-report
Dying matters awareness week:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2nNKmMVPpMg
Discussion around CERN and FLASH radiotherapy.
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Luke Dyks as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 12).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Read the journal article on FLASH-RT: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2021.644400/full
2) Reflect on the positives and negatives of experimental techniques
3) Reflect upon the impact new treatment modalities have on the future of radiotherapy
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Links from podcast:
CERN: https://home.cern/
FLASH-RT: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2021.644400/full
CERN and FLASH-RT: https://kt.cern/news/news/knowledge-sharing/future-innovative-flash-facility-based-cern-breakthrough-accelerator
CLEAR project: https://home.cern/news/news/knowledge-sharing/clear-study-paves-way-novel-electron-based-cancer-therapy
Discussion about cancer genomics.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Victoria Cuthill as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 11).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
- reflect on the use of genomics in your area of work e.g if you look after breast cancer patients, what learning needs do they have and how can you help them to achieve these?
- Listen to a patient story (any story) that involves genomics in some way and reflect on what you might change in practice.
- How do you think genomics could change the way we approach cancer diagnosis and treatment?
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
St. Marks Hospital: https://www.stmarkshospital.nhs.uk/
Victoria cuthill research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Victoria-Cuthill-2180635178
Genomics: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/dfsmedia/1a6f23537f7f4519bb0cf14c45b2a629/4462-10061/mac18860-top-10-tips-primary-care-genomics-and-cancer-a4l-and-a4p-3
Personalised medicine; https://www.macmillan.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/news-and-resources/blogs/what-are-the-opportunities-for-personalised-medicine-in-rare-disease-and-cancer
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Catherine Holborn and Emma Hallam as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 11).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) What does survivorship mean to you and how do you support palliative care patients to access late effects resources?
2) How do you explain treatment side effects to your patients? How could you improve your terminology and encompass long term side effects?
3) Does your department have a late effects service, if not what services or support is available locally for patients?
4) Watch Emma’s You Tube late effects video and reflect on your learning from this.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Survivorship: https://ecpc.org/policy/survivorship/#:~:text=Survivorship%20is%20about%20supporting%20cancer,the%20end%20of%20cancer%20care
Society and college of radiographers late effects interest group: https://www.sor.org/about/get-involved/special-interest-groups/radiotherapy-late-effect-sig
Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome: the evergreen menace of radiation therapy: https://dx.doi.org/10.4103%2Fapjon.apjon_71_18
GatewayC early cancer diagnosis:
https://www.gatewayc.org.uk
Personalised care institute:
https://www.personalisedcareinstitute.org.uk
Prehab and rehab short course at Sheffield Hallam university:
https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/options/health-and-social-care/short-courses-and-modules/msc-enhanced-radiotherapy-and-oncology
Advanced clinical practice short course at Sheffield Hallam university:
https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/radiotherapy-and-oncology/msc-advanced-clinical-practice-radiotherapy-and-oncology/distance-learning
Prosper e-learning module:
https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/prosper/
Macmillan late effects:
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/after-treatment/late-effects-of-treatment
Coping with late effects:
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/survivorship/late-effects
Emma Hallam You Tube - Late effects clinic:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sw8tEm1aoMo
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Dr Emma Hyde as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 10).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) what does personalised care mean to you?
2) what adjustments could you make to your professional practice to personalise the care you offer to your patient?
3) how could you champion the patient voice in your department? Are there adjustments you think your department should make to offer more personalised care for patients?
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
https://www.personalisedcareinstitute.org.uk/
Oncology Professional Care
24-25 May 2022
Wednesday: 09.00 – 17.30
Thursday: 09.00 – 16.30
ExCeL London
https://www.oncologyprofessionalcare.co.uk/radchat
Join us at Oncology Professional Care, UK’s leading event for whole oncology community, returning face-to-face to ExCeL London on 24-25 May 2022.
Free for healthcare professionals, the focused programme will include 130+ stimulating sessions across four dedicated theatres, all delivered through extensive research with your peers and advice from our esteemed advisory board.
Attendees will also gain access to over 36 hours of fully CPD accredited content, relevant for all professional groups in oncology. Content has been created with the support of key organisations such as NHS England and NHS Improvement, Macmillan Cancer Support, Cancer Research UK, BOPA, UKONS and more.
An exciting exhibition floor with dozens of specialist suppliers of medicines and specialist equipment and services will showcase their products and give access to latest innovations in cancer care.
Reasons to attend:
- Meet your educational needs through a fully CPD accredited programme, with relevant content for all professional groups in oncology and access to up to 12 hours of CPD points
- Access over 36 hours of cutting-edge clinical content shaped through extensive research with your peers and advice from our esteemed advisory board
- Content created with the support of key organisations such as NHS England and NHS Improvement, Macmillan Cancer Care, Cancer Research UK, BOPA, and UKONS
- Opportunity to network with over 1,200 oncology professionals from across the country
- Hear exclusive best practice case studies from Cancer Alliances, which can be replicated in your organisation or local health economy
Understand the national priorities from the NHS Long Term Plan and how they will be delivered through partnership working in Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and Cancer Alliances
Visit the event website: https://www.oncologyprofessionalcare.co.uk/radchat
Registration link: https://rfg.circdata.com/publish/opc22/?source=radchatreg
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Discussion around fertility and cancer.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Professor Allan Pacey MBE as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 10).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect upon your practice and the discussions you may have with patients about fertility, what could you do to support patients?
2) In your region, what is the assisted conception protocol for cancer patients? Link with your local services and educate yourself and your team.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
https://ebnhealth.com/index.php/shop/fertility (not free but good)
https://cancerfertilityandme.org.uk (a resource for women (a male version is coming))
https://www.asrm.org/topics/topics-index/fertility-preservation/ (for American listeners there are some resources)
https://www.fertilitysociety.com.au/fertility-preservation-australia-new-zealand/ (resources for Australia and New Zealand)
https://www.hfea.gov.uk/treatments/fertility-preservation/ (UK resources from the HFEA)
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Gita Ramdharry as part of the Leadership Series (Part 9).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect upon your leadership and consider what does leadership for anti-racist practice need to look like in support of racial justice?
2) Read ‘The Problem of Women of Colour’ and reflect upon your own practice and your department.
3) What support is there in your department for someone from a protected characteristic? Reflect upon how you could make the environment more inclusive.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Gita’s website: https://gitaramdharry.com/
Stephanie Nixon lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXnUsNgN42I
The problem of women of colour in the work place: https://coco-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/WoC-in-Organizations-Tool-FINAL-EN.pdf
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Unfortunately due to technical difficulties we could not share the video to our youtube page.
Discussion around nutrition and cancer.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Toral Shah as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 9).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) reflect upon the dietary and nutritional advice you provide patients and at what stage in their pathway.
2) what local support is available for patients who may require additional dietary support.
3) Reflect upon how you may weave providing healthy eating, exercise and mental well-being advice into your everyday conversations with patients.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Urban kitchen: https://www.theurbankitchen.co.uk/
Trigger warning
Unfortunately due to technical difficulties we could not share the video to our youtube page.
Discussion around pregnancy, cervical cancer and exercise during cancer.
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sarah Newman as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 8).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) how could you support a patient who has had to terminate a pregnancy due to a cancer diagnosis?
2) what information does your department offer to patients on how to safely exercise during their cancer treatment?
3) do you give patients, family or friends advice on how to keep fit? How could you improve your evidence and knowledge base?
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Mummy’s Star: https://www.mummysstar.org/
Get Me Back: https://www.getmeback.uk/
Trigger Warning
Unfortunately due to technical difficulties we could not share the video to our youtube page.
Discussion around Head and Neck Cancer Radiotherapy.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Julie McCrossin as part of the Living with and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 7).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) what information does your department give to patients who have been referred for head and neck radiotherapy?
2) when you speak to a patient before their pre-treatment or treatment appointment, what suggestions do you give on how best to cope with a thermoplastic mask?
3) how can you improve patient experience for anyone undergoing treatment with a thermoplastic mask?
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Julie’s Story - Targeting Cancer website hosted by RANZCR (Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists: https://www.targetingcancer.com.au/our-stories/Julies-story/
Dr Bena Brown - My Health My Way: Patient-Reported Outcome Tool for Radiation Therapy: https://youtu.be/4_ZFdkP6j6I
Head & Neck Cancer - Innovations in Radiation Therapy with Lisa Gia, Radiation Therapist: https://youtu.be/vY2PQ8ON_-E
Therapeutic Radiographer (St James Hospital Leeds UK) explains value of scale model LINAC for patient education: https://youtu.be/ioMMZ69b7G4
IPEM toy Linear Accelerator: https://www.ipem.ac.uk/About-IPEM/Campaigns/Little-Linac
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Discussion around breast cancer and the charity CoppaFeel!
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Clare O’Neill as part of the Living with and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 6).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Recognise the benefits of early diagnosis in breast cancer specifically and refresher yourself on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
2) Understand what is meant by “breast awareness” and distinguish between “breast awareness” and “breast self examination”.
3) Identify common misconceptions about breast cancer.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
https://coppafeel.org/
Discussion around Advanced Practice in Radiotherapy.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Yatman Tsang as part of the Leadership Series (Part 8).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) How can you embed evidence based practice into your work?
2) Consider your career development and how your department can facilitate the 4 pillars of advanced practice.
3) What support is available in your work place to tackle racism?
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
HEE Advanced Practice https://advanced-practice.hee.nhs.uk
Consultancy post survey https://www.sor.org/getmedia/ab756931-0b3d-4c7b-9039-7b1bc4c26724/trainee_consultant_and_consultant_radiographer_survey_2018.pdf_2
Consultancy post guidance https://www.sor.org/getmedia/551d2e1d-8576-47c1-9411-991befd70f64/consultant_radiographer_-_guidance_for_the_support_of_new_and_established_roles.pdf_2
EDI HEE Strategy
https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/diversity-inclusion/diversity-inclusion-our-strategic-framework-2018-2022
Discussion around the College of Radiographers Industry Partnership Scheme (CoRIPS).
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Shannon Johnson as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 9).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect on the outreach work you, or your department do to promote the profession, how do you assess the impact of this work?
2) Consider how you may engage with your local community to promote radiotherapy and the role of therapeutic radiographers.
3) Undertake this e-learning for health module https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/promoting-careers-in-the-allied-health-professions/
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
https://www.collegeofradiographers.ac.uk/research-grants-and-funding/corips
https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/18207545.radiographer-recruitment-drive-wins-inspirational-stem-prize/
https://www.stem.org.uk/news-and-views/news/winners-announced-stem-inspiration-awards-2019
https://www.applefm.co.uk/2020/02/05/musgrove-park-therapy-radiographers-win-award-for-inspiring-future-generations/
Discussion around how Health Education England support Allied Health Professionals and their growth.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Beverley Harden as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 8).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Consider how you could utilise the HEE educational and training resources to develop your own practice.
2) Reflect upon your own career pathway and future career aspirations. You may find using the ‘review and career conversation framework’ helpful? https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/toolkit/identifying-managing-and-retaining-talent/review-and-career-conversations/
Complete this form for your accredited CPD certificate : https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Return to practice - https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/return-practice
HEE website - https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work
HEE education and training resources - https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/population-health/training-educational-resources
HEE Advanced Practice - https://advanced-practice.hee.nhs.uk/
Review and career conversation framework - https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/toolkit/identifying-managing-and-retaining-talent/review-and-career-conversations/
Leadership programmes - https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/programmes/
Discussion around the transition from student therapeutic radiographer to qualified member of staff.
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Charli Parvin as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 7).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect on how you would support a student in your department apply for jobs, help with their personal statement and interview prep?
2) Reflect on how you would support a student who disclosed that they were struggling with their mental health?
3) Reflect upon your departmental preceptorship programme and how new graduates are integrated into the department.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
https://www.mind.org.uk/
Discussion about Macmillan Cancer Support and being a CEO.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Lynda Thomas as part of the Leadership series (Part 7).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) what are the benefits of flexible working?
2) what other allied health professionals (AHPs) are involved in the cancer pathway for your department? What are the benefits and limitations of different AHP roles helping cancer patients?
3) what is your department doing to be more inclusive?
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/
Discussion around how Allied Health Professionals can support cancer patients, prehabillitation and rehabilitation.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with June Davis as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 6).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect upon your role within the MDT and how you may link with oncology specific AHP’s to improve patient pathways.
2) Undertake one or more of the PRosPer e-learning modules to develop your knowledge of prehab, rehab and personalised care https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/prosper/.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
PRosPer e-learning resources - https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/prosper/
AHP Workforce Report - https://www.macmillan.org.uk/_images/allied-health-professional-workforce-report_tcm9-344100.pdf
Allied Health Solutions - https://www.alliedhealthsolutions.co.uk/
HEE AHP workforce - https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/allied-health-professions/enable-workforce
AHP Leaders - https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nhsi-developing-ahp-leaders-print.pdf
Macmillan Professionals - https://www.macmillan.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/macmillan-professionals
Therapeutic Radiographer Video for Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatment/types-of-treatment/radiotherapy/your-radiotherapy-team
We're still getting used to our new microphones so apologise for some feedback sound towards the end of the podcast when we're having a giggle!
Discussion around the charity Trekstock and support it offers.
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Jemima Reynolds as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (Part 5).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) How do you support younger patients within your department? Are you aware of local services, or charities that you may be able to refer patients to?
2) Reflect upon the opportunities you may have to initiate conversations with patients about exercise and nutrition?
3) Reflect upon your practice and how you initiate conversations with patients around their holistic care needs. Are there areas of your practice you need to develop?
Complete this form for your accredited certificate: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Trekstock Charity - https://www.trekstock.com/
Why - https://www.trekstock.com/what-we-do
Need to improve your knowledge around prehabilitation, rehabilitation, exercise, nutrition and sexual health? Consider doing these modules - https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/prosper/
Nutrition - https://thefoodmedic.co.uk/
Food and cancer booklet - https://www.trekstock.com/foodandcancer
Sex drive and cancer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyi0swgTi3E&list=PLIMZ3Ynf93cNhrcHpHWrxyUOWVUeJVCMI
Exercising with bone metastasis - https://ascopubs.org/doi/pdf/10.1200/OP.21.00454
Trekstock and AHPs along with links to their RENEW programme: https://www.trekstock.com/healthcare-professional-information
We apologise for some of the sound towards the end of this episode as we experienced internet connectivity problems.
Discussion around Cancer Biology.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Dr. Sarah Hayward-Small as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 5).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) What is mesothelioma? What are the risks and causes?
2) As a health professional, how can you improve the cancer diagnostic experience?
3) What are the pros and cons of cancer screening programmes?
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Support and Mesothelioma Diagnosis: https://www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/mesothelioma/diagnosis and
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/mesothelioma/diagnosis
Mesothelioma patient stories: https://www.mesothelioma.uk.com/patient-stories/
Communication of a mesothelioma diagnosis: developing recommendations to improve the patient experience: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31179006/
Pros and cons of screening: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00841-8
Novel clinical imaging tools to detect asbestos fibres in malignant mesothelioma:
https://analyticalsciencejournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/rcm.8906
Headspace analysis of mesothelioma differentiates between different types of mesothelioma:
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1752-7163/abaaff/meta
Needles in haystacks: Identifying asbestos fibres in mesothelioma models: https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlehtml/2020/ja/d0ja00268b
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Discussion around breast cancer within the South East Asian Community.
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Iyna Butt as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (Part 4).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Consider your own practice, reflecting on how you support patients with a variety of cultural, religious and spiritual needs.
2) Investigate if you have any local support groups and how you could advertise these to patients.
3) Reflect specifically on the advice you give patients and how this can be personalised.
Complete this form for your accredited CPD certificate: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/health-people-ethnic-minority-groups-england
This episode is a Christmas Special to round up all the podcasts we have done over the past 3 months. We would like to dedicate this episode to all those affected by cancer, those staff working over the festive period and particularly those of you still having to undergoing treatment (not even cancer takes time off for Christmas). We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Discussion around research, social media, charity work and frailty.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Dr. Richard Simcock as part of the Leadership Series (Part 6).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect on your social media presence and if you feel comfortable have a look at #RadOnc journal.
2) Reflect on service improvement needs within your work place and consider how you could make a difference.
3) What considerations or adaptations could be made in your work place to make it more dementia friendly.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
The radiationnation: https://radiationnation.com/
Online Journal Clubs: #RadOnc Journal on Twitter
History of Radiotherapy: https://wakelet.com/wake/vRRCxZ52zpwvA-pEONe6D
Crowd sourcing International consensus on managing radiation during the COVID-19 pandemic: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405630820300227
Acupuncture for xerostomia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19734380/
Mummy's star charity: https://www.mummysstar.org
NCRI Living with and beyond cancer group: https://www.ncri.org.uk/areas-of-interest/living-with-beyond-cancer/
Dementia friends: https://www.dementiafriends.org.uk/
Frailty: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34782281/
Discussion around neurodiversity.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Dr. Ben Potts as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion series (Part 3).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect upon how your clinical education could be more inclusive to support neurodiverse students and colleagues.
2) Read this blog post and see what adaptations you could consider implementing in practice http://www.open.ac.uk/blogs/opentel/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Designing-learning-for-autistic-students.pdf. Maybe consider how inductions to the department could be adapted?
3) Reflect upon how you could support neurodiverse patients.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
A Beginner's Guide to Neurodiversity:
https://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/a-beginners-guide-to-neurodiversity
A review and discussion of the evolving neurodiversity paradigm within different models:
https://doi.org/10.1093/bmb/ldaa021
A 2021 British Medical Association report on doctors and medical students with disabilities and long-term health conditions:
https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/nhs-delivery-and-workforce/workforce/disability-in-the-medical-profession
A statement on UK healthcare for ADHD by the UK’s leading experts:
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.649399/full
A 2010 qualitative study on dyslexic radiography students: https://www.collegeofradiographers.ac.uk/getmedia/fda1b2dd-cbf5-49d9-9940-0e8d02588c25/013_murphy_radiography_paper_2
Discussion around why the patient's voice is important and getting into research.
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Professor Heidi Probst as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 4).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) How can you encourage evidence-based practice in your department?
2) Have you considered how you could improve the experience for breast cancer patients in your department?
3) Reflect upon how you engage with research in the department.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
https://heidiprobst.com/
RESPIRE Project: https://www.respire.org.uk/resources
Bra Project: https://www.shu.ac.uk/research/in-action/projects/designing-a-bra-for-radiotherapy
Sheffield Hallam University Cancer Management Research Seminars: https://heidiprobst.com/cancer-management-research-seminars/
BRIG special interest group: https://www.sor.org/about/get-involved/special-interest-groups
Society and College of Radiographers Research Strategy 2021-2026 https://www.sor.org/news/researchers/cor-launches-new-research-strategy-for-2021-26
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Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Steve Bland as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (Part 3).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) How could you help support someone going through grief and bereavement?
2) Reflect upon how you engage with a patient's carers and family during treatment.
3) What bereavement and grief counseling support is available in your department? Do you know how to sign post patients to these if they need your help?
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
You, Me and the Big C podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0608649/episodes/downloads
Rachael Bland: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45410652
Adult bereavement support links:
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/bereaved-family-friends/dealing-grief/bereavement-or-grief-counselling
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/bereavement/about-bereavement/
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/supporting-someone/coping-with-bereavement
Children bereavement support links:
https://www.winstonswish.org/supporting-you/supporting-a-bereaved-child/
https://www.childbereavementuk.org/supporting-bereaved-children-and-young-people
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Discussion around Radiotherapy treatment experience and how better we can support patients.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Dr. Liz O'Riordan as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (Part 2).
To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect upon your practice within the MDT and how you can utilise the opportunities to ensure that those healthcare professionals consenting patients have an insight into treatments.
2) Reflect on how you use the patient voice within the department to help develop and enhance the patient experience.
3) Reflect upon how you can change your practice to ensure patients and HCP’s know your role.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
https://dontignoretheelephant.podbean.com/
https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-complete-guide-to-breast-cancer-how-to-feel-empowered-and-take-control/9781785041877
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Discussion around cancer treatment, advice given to patients and the website Ticking off Breast Cancer.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Sara Liyanage as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (Part 1).
To use this podcast as CPD look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect on how you use the patient voice within your own continual professional development.
2) Reflect on how you support patients with advice around diet and exercise.
3) Where can you find more information on local holistic support for patients in your department?
Then complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Sara's websitehttps://www.tickingoffbreastcancer.com/
RESPIRE resources for paithttps://www.respire.org.uk/
Society and College of Radiographers Patient Skin Care Leaflets: 5056_-_sor_design_doc_a_patient_infosheet_-_skin_care_a5_leaflet_z-fold_printready.pdf
Radiotherapy UK Charity https://www.actionradiotherapy.org/radiotherapy-info
Prehab and rehab: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/prosper/
Making every contact count: https://www.makingeverycontactcount.co.uk/
Discussion about working at Prostate Cancer UK, impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and improvement projects.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Amy Rylance as part of the Leadership series (Part 5).
To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points:
- Do you know who is in a high risk group of developing prostate cancer?
- How could you open up conversations with your family and friends around getting any abnormal signs and symptoms checked by a clinician? Do you know the signs and symptoms of Prostate cancer?
- How could you support improvement in your surroundings?
Then complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
https://prostatecanceruk.org/
https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information/coronavirus-covid-19-and-prostate-cancer/
https://prostatecanceruk.org/for-health-professionals/improvement-programmes
Discussion about breaking down barriers and career progression as an Allied Health Professional, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and getting involved with humanitarian work.
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Rachael Moses OBE as part of the Leadership series (Part 4).
To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points:
1) If you feel comfortable, reach out to a friend from a protected characteristic and ask them about their story.
2) Think of a time when someone has helped or supported you, have you given them help or support back?
3) Look at who is in your circle, what are their protected characteristics? How can you support them better?
Then complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-physio-matters-podcast/id785762010
https://thebusinessofhealthcare.libsyn.com/89-uncomfortable-truths-with-rachael-moses
Discussion about experiences of LGBTQ+ patients and healthcare professionals, and Queering Cancer.
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Amanda Bolderston as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion series (Part 2).
To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points:
1) How does your own identity influence your practice, your academic work or your research?
2) What do you think your gaps are in terms of knowledge about the LGBTQ+ community?
3) What learning plan can you put into place to address some of these gaps?
Then complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast: Queering cancer:
https://queeringcancer.ca/ Improving the health care experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients.
Bolderston & Ralph (2016) https://www.radiographyonline.com/article/S1078-8174(16)30013-X/pdf
Coming out or staying in: the experiences of gay and lesbian therapeutic radiographers. Bolderston 2020. https://www.radiographyonline.com/article/S1078-8174(19)30210-X/fulltext
Inclusive Care (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/inclusivecareproject/
Discussion about working as the Students and new Professionals Officer at the Society and College of Radiographers.
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Nichola Jamison as part of the Leadership series (Part 3).
To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points:
1) How do you think you could adapt your approach to working alongside a newly qualified radiographer joining your team in 2021?
2) Given the challenges within your department at the moment, what extra support mechanisms are available to students?
3) Given clinical placement capacity issues, how could you adapt your placement to support additional students and ensure they get a high quality experience?
Then complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
http://www.sor.org/swm
http://www.sor.org/npm
https://www.sor.org/events
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Discussion about working at NHS England within Equality, Diversity and Inclusion along with shared personal stories.
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Shareen Pavaday as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion series (Part 1).
To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points:
1) Think about a time where you have recognised your clinical and professional practice needed to adapt to include the needs of patients/colleagues.
2) Where do you see the importance of EDI in your workplace?
3) What do you understand about your own identity and how does it differ from other colleagues?
Then complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast: Inclusive recruitment:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/inclusive-recruitment
Blog by Shareen “Finding Me:” https://www.fullframecoach.com/post/finding-me-shareen
How can I tackle micro-aggressions: https://www.bmj.com/content/368/bmj.m690
Micro-aggression: what it really means: https://www.nursingtimes.net/opinion/microaggression-what-it-really-means-05-06-2020/
Discussion about the Society and College of Radiographers, Radiography Workforce and European Federation of Radiographer Societies. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Charlotte Beardmore as part of the Leadership series (Part 2).
To use this podcast as CPD look at these reflection points:
1) Have you thought about seeking out a mentor, how would you go about this and how might this help you?
2) Reflect why using your protected title when you introduce yourself is important. E.g.: “Hello my name is xxx and I’m a therapeutic radiographer, I will ….”
3) What opportunities might you have to get involved in the work of the Society and College of Radiographers? How can you find out?
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
The Society and College of Radiographers: https://www.sor.org
Radiography Special Interest Groups: https://www.sor.org/about/get-involved/special-interest-groups
The Valerie Carr Award: https://www.collegeofradiographers.ac.uk/education/vca
European Federation of Radiographer Societies https://www.efrs.eu
STEM Ambassador: https://www.stem.org.uk/stem-ambassadors
Discussion about male sexual dysfunction and therapeutic radiographer led research.
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with William Kinnaird as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 3).
To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points:
1) Reflect upon how you currently support patients and the daily discussions you have. How can you change your practice to further support patients who are likely to experience side effects affecting sexual function?
2) Read this article https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijcp.13873 and ensure you are aware of what side effects patients may experience as a result of treatment.
3) Take some time to discuss with your departmental oncologists and clinical specialists to establish what referral pathways are available to your patients. If you are already aware of these, consider how you can increase the knowledge of your colleagues.
4) Reflect on how you could incorporate research into your work and the benefits of research-led practice.
Then complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/prosper/
https://talkingaboutsex-prostatecancer.org/
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijcp.13873
https://doi.org/10.1017/S1460396920000059
https://wchh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/tre.800
https://shop.prostatecanceruk.org/pdf/publication/3418-post-hormone-and-radiotherapy-ed-guide_interactive.pdf
https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information/living-with-prostate-cancer/sex-and-relationships
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6797309/
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3436&context=psy_facpub
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1470204518307800?via%3Dihub
https://www.ipm.org.uk/
Discussion about BRCA mutation and BRCA chat charity.
Naman Julka-Anderson catches up with Christen Williams.
To use this podcast as CPD look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect on what the BRCA gene does and what happens if it develops into a BRCA mutation.
2) Reflect on how you could help raise awareness of the BRCA mutation.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
https://brcachat.com/
Understanding BRCA: Living with the Breast Cancer Gene - book by Clarissa Foster
Discussion about being a Clinical Fellow for the Chief Allied Health Professionals Officer (CAHPO) (England) and Thriving with Dyslexia.
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Janice St. John Matthews as part of the Leadership series (Part 1).
To use this podcast as CPD look at these reflection points:
1) Reflect upon how you could support a student with dyslexia within the clinical setting.
2) Reflect upon the benefits of crowdsourcing and how you could utilise this within an area of your practice.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Disability Student Allowance: https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowance-dsa
Blog about AHPs Listen project: https://www.england.nhs.uk/blog/allied-health-professions-listen-inclusion-and-collaboration/
I&TP Article on support radiography learners with dyslexia on placement (2016): https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Supporting-radiography-learners-with-dyslexia-John-Matthews-Pace/e64238008dce060d0f803ba405e0048459231707
Crowdsourcing articles: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1078817420300717
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1078817418301743
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Discussion around a radiographer led sexual care clinic.
Naman Julka-Anderson catches up with Loryn Caulfield as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 2).
To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points:
1) Reflect on what you have learned from this podcast and whether it will impact on your practice.
2) Consider your experience of communicating with patients about sexuality and intimacy.
3) Review your skills and assess whether you feel you would benefit from further training.
4) Does your department/geographical area offer a service to manage patients sexuality and intimacy concerns after radiotherapy? If not is this something you can introduce?
Then complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
An evaluation of a therapeutic radiographer led “sexual care after radiotherapy” clinic Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2021.02.009
“Intimacy & Sexuality for Cancer Patients and their Partners a Booklet of Tips & Ideas for your Journey of Recovery” Dr. D Brandenburg, L Grover, and B Quinn NHS Pan-Birmingham Cancer Psychology Services, 2010. Available at: Intimacy & Sexuality for Cancer Patients & their Partners (breastcancernow.org)
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Discussion around sexual care for patients.
Naman Julka-Anderson catches up with Samantha Evans as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 1).
Reflective points and tips:
1) Do not assume your patient isn't interested in enjoying sex because they're older, have cancer, single or have a disability.
2) Do not assume the sexual orientation of your patient.
3) Open the conversation by explaining how treatment may impact upon sexual health, intimacy and pleasure including vaginal tightness, dryness, painful sex, decreased sexual sensation, erectile issues, loss of confidence and low libido and reassure your patients that there is plenty of practical help, advice and products to help them regain their sexual function. ( see below).
4) Learn about what practical help is available including sexual lubricants, moisturisers, skin safe sex toys, and dilators and other products as well as pelvic health physiotherapy and psychosexual therapy.
5) Educate yourself about why ingredients matter in sexual lubricants and vaginal moisturisers and the importance of using skin safe dilators and sex toys.
6) Think beyond PIV sex, many people enjoy great sex beyond penetration, so educate yourself about the many ways people enjoy sexual intimacy and pleasure, including sex toys, lubricants, vaginal moisturisers and other products that can help them regain their sexual function, reclaim their sex life and make it fun. If you are unsure about what to say or recommend, signpost your patients to Jo Divine for more advice.
Then complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
https://www.jodivine.com/blogs/perspectives/breast-cancer-and-confidence
https://www.jodivine.com/blogs/sexual-health/enjoying-sex-after-womb-cancer
https://www.jodivine.com/blogs/sexual-health/sex-and-breast-cancer
https://www.jodivine.com/blogs/sexual-health/enjoying-sex-after-cervical-cancer
https://www.jodivine.com/blogs/sexual-health/when-sex-is-silent-living-with-cancer
https://www.jodivine.com/blogs/sexual-health/enjoying-sex-after-vulval-cancer
https://www.jodivine.com/blogs/sex-tips/prostate-cancer-surgery-can-affect-sex-for-both-partners
https://www.jodivine.com/blogs/sexual-health/getting-back-into-sex-after-womb-cancer-aged-24
https://cics.thinkific.com/courses/sex-toys-and-sex-therapy
Link to journal article around ingredients in lubricant: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/13697137.2015.1124259
Discussion about the RePAIR project.
Naman Julka-Anderson catches up with Mandy Tuckey and Nicky Hutton who are RePAIR champions to discuss what the RePAIR project is, what they have been doing in their roles and what the future holds for them.
To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points:
1) What strategies have you used to help learners in your department to achieve their full potential and ensure they get the support needed?
2) How do you think the findings from RePAIR is shaping the way you support students and newly qualified staff?
3) What changes could you make to the support offered to students and newly qualified staff to ensure they continue to feel valued and supported in your department.
4) How could you work more collaboratively with your HEI/radiotherapy department to promote recruitment initiatives?
5) If you could offer yourself one piece of advice if you were a student radiographer or newly qualified member of staff to support your future career pathway, what would it be?
Then complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/reducing-pre-registration-attrition-improving-retention
Which healthcare professionals could you meet during your radiotherapy treatment pathway?
Discussion around recruitment, retention and attrition within therapeutic radiography as a profession.
Naman Julka-Anderson chats with Macmillan Clinical Fellows Hazel Pennington and Joanna McNamara and Shannon Johnson who is a STEM ambassador.