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www.sor.org SYNERGY NEWS DECEMBER 2013
Society officer scoops Macmillan excellence award
A SoR professional officer is celebrating after winning a prestigious award. Sarah James is Macmillan
Patient Information Lead at the Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre in Hertfordshire, as well as SoR professional officer for radiotherapy. The Macmillan Team Excellence Award 2013 was awarded to Sarah and the team for the way they have worked together to support patients not only in their own centre, but across the country. The Lynda Jackson
Centre’s team was praised for the range of services they offer people affected by cancer. These include a drop-in centre and counselling, support groups, workshops, complementary therapies and benefits advice. “We provide support,
information and guidance to our patients who attending for cancer treatment,” explained Sarah.
“Today, these services are expected as part of cancer centres and should be available to all patients, whereas 20 years ago this was revolutionary. “It helps patients in relieving any anxieties that they have; it means that they can be informed and understand what’s about to happen to them.”
Johanna Raffan was one of the centre’s first patients – she was diagnosed in 1993. She described the centre as “an oasis in the middle of the clinical world.” Former cancer patient
David Mosely added: “It was a godsend to be able to come somewhere local to talk to people who understood you, people who could deal with any of the different aspects of what a cancer diagnosis and its treatment does to you.” The work of the
centre’s volunteers was also highlighted and, as Sarah points out, through the Macmillan partnership
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and work with the SoR, the team has been able to share what they’ve learned with others, which has led to service improvement for patients in other parts of the country.
“It is fantastic to see that a member of our team has been awarded this prestigious award from Macmillan and it’s thoroughly deserved,” said Charlotte Beardmore, SoR professional and education manager.
As a Society officer,
Sarah brings considerable expertise in patient care which has translated into supporting the SoR’s growing relationships with various national cancer charities.
Adds Charlotte: “Sarah
Two clinical training fellowships, worth up to £225,000
Diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers are urged to apply for funding which is being offered through the Prostate Cancer UK/CoR Clinical Research Training Fellowship. Two high calibre
radiographers will be selected to carry out a programme of research in the area of prostate cancer. The work will lead to a PhD.
Applicants must be full
members of the SoR and, if successfully awarded, the fellow must remain as a member for the duration of the award. The post can either be a two or three year post, or up to six years part time. “This is a fantastic
opportunity for two SoR members to undertake a valuable piece of research, fully funded,” says Rachel Harris, SoR professional officer. “Thanks to Prostate Cancer UK, and support from the
Movember Foundation, the SoR is able to contribute to the growing body of research which, ultimately, will give hope to those diagnosed with prostate cancer and their families.” For further information, visit the PCUK website or email Rachel Harris at
rachelh@sor.org.
enables SoR members to contribute to the development of national information about radiotherapy for patients. This means those affected
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by cancer get the most-up- to-date information about their treatment.” Visit
bit.ly/1hqxNh2 to
watch Sarah and her team talk about their vital work.
British Society for the History of Radiology Web Editor (voluntary role)
The BSHR seeks an enthusiastic volunteer to oversee their website on behalf of Council, and be the contact point for the website manager. Extensive technological knowledge is not necessary as the editor is primarily concerned with the content of the site. The role will involve:
• Content management and creation, including:
• archival; advertising events; book reviews; image research, sourcing and tagging; sourcing content from Council members.
• Website data analysis and preparing data to show monthly, quarterly and yearly page loads and trends
• Reporting to Council and advising on stats, content and strategy • Managing member access to the journal
• Contacting appropriate professional bodies in order to provide up-to- date and useful information on the website and build reciprocal links
• Advertising the Annual Lecture and supporting its promotion
For further information, contact Richard Evans: Application is by letter of interest, stating your reasons for applying and any relevant experience. For further information email Richard Evans:
richarde@sor.org. Applications should be sent to: Richard Evans, CEO, SCoR, 207 Providence Square, London SE1 2EW.
Closing Date for applications: 31 December 2013
ABOUT THE BSHR The BSHR’s primary aim is to understand existing archives, collections and literature about the history of imaging and radiotherapy in the UK, and make the public aware of the contribution of our specialities to healthcare. Visit the website to find out more:
www.bshr.org.uk
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