The Annual Radiotherapy Conference has relaunched after several years, with the Society encouraging Therapeutic Radiographers to attend.
Taking place from 4-5 October at the DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole in Brighton, the event will provide opportunities for continuing professional development throughout.
The two-day conference will bring back the interactive panels and contemporary proffered paper sessions, providing an “enriching and immersive” environment for learning, meeting peers, and sharing best practice.
'New and exciting format'
Attendees will have the opportunity to submit their work as a proffered paper, to hear from guest keynote speakers, and to learn about the latest College of Radiographers-affiliated research.
Laura Charlesworth, professional officer for education and accreditation at the SoR, emphasised the importance of attending the event.
She said: “We are delighted that the Annual Radiotherapy Conference is returning this year. With a new and exciting format we will hear from members of the workforce across practice, education and research. The event brings together colleagues from all aspects of radiotherapy for two days of learning, networking and sharing good practice.
“It is great to hear that the radiotherapy community are engaged and excited for the event, and we look forward to bringing the community back together for the annual radiotherapy relaunch in October this year. We hope to see you there!”
Updates and advancements
The conference will explore:
- Clinical advancements
- Clinical governance
- Embracing technology
- Radiotherapy late effects
- Amplifying patient and carer voices
- Empowering individuals through workforce development
- Caring for our professionals
- Radiotherapy operational and strategic leadership
- Recruitment and retention in radiotherapy
Speakers at the event include lead radiographers, lecturers, consultant Therapeutic Radiographers, advanced clinical practitioners, radiotherapy service managers, clinical oncologists, lecturers and radiotherapy professors.
Proffered papers will focus on the potential impacts of new technology and clinical advancements, workforce development, staff wellbeing, and the late effects of radiotherapy.
Professor Heidi Probst and Dr Rachel Harris will also present a session updating attendees on national radiotherapy skincare guidelines.
Practical skills and patient care
Attending this event may help you meet the following outcomes:
- Practical skills
- Knowledge base
- Work safely
- Communication skills
- Manage knowledge/information
- High-quality healthcare/education services
- Patient centered care and choice
- Inter-professional/agency working or learning
- Leadership/management skills
- Workforce development or staff governance
- Service design
- Evidence to support practice
- Knowledge and skills in audit/research
- Professional body/trade union
The deadline for early-bird ticket offers is 5pm, on Friday 9 August. Members canfind more informationhere.
(Image: Annual Radiotherapy Conference 2019)