Very happy to help @NHS_HealthEdEng with their "Reachout for Healthcare Science" project. Virtual work experience for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to encourage a more diverse profession Application deadline 19 October springpod.com/virtual-work-e
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Head of Medical Physics. Radiotherapy Physics specialism, also Nuclear Medicine & Clinical Measurement interests. Views expressed are mine alone. (he/him)
North YorkshireJoined June 2015
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Congratulations on becoming our first-ever female President Elect from everyone at - it's been long overdue! 👏👏👏
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Delighted to be taking up the position of President elect of @ipemnews in preparation of becoming the #first female President (2023-25) of the institute since it began more than 70 yrs ago #WomenInSTEM #womeninscience @KingsImaging @BIR_News
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Read our interactive digital Annual Review of 2021. Highlights include grants and award winners, new Volunteers' Guide, new EDI policy and action plan, launch of IPEM 2025 strategy, and acknowledgement of the enormous contribution of our volunteers.
bit.ly/3Jvb2IT
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The new version of the best-practice guidance for the in-house manufacture of medical devices and non-medical devices is now out with a substantial annex dedicated to software!
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A benefit of IPEM membership is you can apply for professional registration with other bodies. IPEM is licensed to assess applications and make registration awards for and
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The inquiry report rightly highlights the workforce shortages posing a serious risk to patient safety, and it's not just doctors and nurses:
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What a day! are so proud to have been given a Bronze Award by the accreditation scheme. We are one of the first Trusts to achieve this recognition of our work to create more inclusive, positive environments for LGBTQ+ communities 🏅
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Our 12th VersaHD linac went clinical on Friday. For the first time in our history we have 12 matched linear accelerators in Leeds.
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We are celebrating International Women in Engineering Day with some of our inspiring women members
#inventorsandinnovators #INWED22 #ImagineTheFuture
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We are celebrating International Women in Engineering Day with some of our inspiring women members
#inventorsandinnovators #INWED22 #ImagineTheFuture
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A series of patient information posters produced by the Clinical Imaging Board have been updated to use more inclusive language than previously, reflecting the Equality Diversity and Inclusion policy bit.ly/3QxsI9U
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June is #PrideMonth , and whilst we still have much to do, we're proud of our commitment to #equality, #diversity and #Inclusion
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New research () shows just 2 in 5 #LGBTQ+ workers in the UK feel comfortable expressing & celebrating their identity at work.
We need to work on creating inclusive work cultures – read our member Erin Donovan () on how. (Page 24: ipem.ac.uk/resources/othe
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Hello, twitter! We are an online community for transgender and non-binary physicists -- from enthusiasts to professors! -- to socialise, network and support one another. To join our Discord, just shoot us a DM!
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So great to be kicking off our first LGBTIQ+ National Sounding Board meeting today with ! #LGBTHealth 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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The local team is delighted to be hosting this meeting! Looking forward to welcoming everyone to Glasgow.
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To mark #WorldHealthDay we're sharing the tremendous work of our members. See page 51 to hear from an Advanced Specialist Clinical Technologist from Glasgow Royal Infirmary, on training and the nuclear medicine workforce.
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We're really excited to share our new website designed to support our 5,000+ members as well as to inform and engage stakeholders, partners and the wider public.
ipem.ac.uk
5 key improvements to look out for:
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Happy International Day of Medical Physics! Proud to work in the NHS, using physics every day in the most rewarding, practical ways. #IDMP2018 #MedicalPhysics #HealthcareScience [poster: ]
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Find out what it is like to be one of many healthcare scientists working across in our video to celebrate #HCSWeek2022 youtube.com/watch?v=jLSZAr #healthcarescienceweek
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This #InternationalWomensDay we share the work of some of our remarkable members like , Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist , on the impact of Covid-19 on 18F-FDG PET/CT scans
Scope magazine, page 42: ow.ly/pWWR50IcQtp
#petct #nuclearmedicine #IWD22
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This #InternationalWomensDay we are featuring the work of some of our remarkable members and their colleagues, like Rebecca Stace, Clinical Scientist
Scope magazine, page 38: ipem.ac.uk/Portals/0/Docu
#MRI #medicalphysics #IWD22
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There are so many remarkable women amongst our 4,800 members, the wider #healthcarescience world, and of course right here in our IPEM team.
Tell us your stories/RT if you’re thankful for the work of each and every one this #InternationalWomensDay
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Can you help a young person realise their potential in #STEM? Work with us & to provide life-changing opportunities.
#Placements now restrictions are easing would be fantastic, find out more + other ways you can help here: ipem.ac.uk/About-IPEM/Equ #STEMeducation
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February is #LGBTHM22 & a celebration of the UK LGBT+ community, of history, struggle & culture.
Our members continue to share their own personal history and experiences, thank you 👏
ipem.ac.uk/About-IPEM/Equ
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#inclusive #LGBTQ
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SCOPE Spring issue 2022 is out now, with features on Proton Beam Therapy, Nuclear Medicine workforce, ultrasound, policy/tech updates and more 🔽
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Healthcare Science Week takes place between 14 - 20 March to celebrate the work and achievements of healthcare scientists.
If you planning an event, IPEM has a ready-made library of activities for members to borrow free of charge.
ow.ly/pX5V50I3jO0
#HCSWeek2022
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Healthcare Science #apprenticeships
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#BuildtheFuture #askanapprentice #AskanEmployer
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#LGBTHM22 is a celebration of the UK LGBT+ community, of history, struggle & culture.
Our members continue to share their own personal history and experiences, thank you Erin Donovan 👏👏🏾
ipem.ac.uk/About-IPEM/Equ
More personal stories to come.🏳️🌈
#inclusive #LGBTQ
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Today is #womeninscience day, to all those girls and women in Healthcare Science I am proud to be one of you. #healthcarescience what do has such a big impact on our patients and our communities you are the backbone of the NHS.
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Happy #NationalApprenticeshipWeek 2022!
Find out more about apprenticeships as a route into Healthcare Science, and hear from those who've done it:
ipem.ac.uk/Careers-Jobs/A
#NAW2022 #BuildTheFuture
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Next in list of Healthcare Scientists playing vital role in #cancer detection & treatment are Medical Physicists inc Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine and MRI Physicists, Radiation & Laser protection advisors. #WorldCancerDay2022
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#LGBTHM22 is a chance to highlight the history of LGBT+ people in the UK.
We have asked some of our members to share their own personal history and experiences.
We will add more personal stories throughout the month. 🏳️🌈
tinyurl.com/4v8edpas
#inclusive #lgbthm2022
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Together with the co-signatories we have sent this letter to 26 manufacturers & suppliers of radioactive ☢️materials to engage with them regarding sustainability of transport of radioactive materials. We will share good practice and help to address outstanding points.
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Professional Development is a core part of our strategy, IPEM 2025.
To help deliver it we are hiring a new Training Development Officer.
Please share if you know of anyone who might be interested:
ipem.ac.uk/Careers-Jobs/J
#professionaldevelopment #Training
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Are you an undergraduate considering a career in medical physics then this webinar is for you! The Scientist Training Programme Application Process will give you an insight into the STP and there's also a Q&A session. Register now for the event on 12 Jan
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Apply now for our PhD in Work Bursary 2022. Undertake a part-time PhD in an related field of interest and we will pay up to £5,000 per year for a maximum of five years bit.ly/3efKxIF
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An exciting vacancy for Medical Physics & Engineering Apprentice is live on NHS jobs. Follow the link for further information:
jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/916
Closing date is 14 April 2022.
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