3 www.sor.org SYNERGY NEWS DECEMBER 2013 It’s registration time again


As a registered radiographer you should have been sent details of how to renew your HCPC registration, together with a reminder of the authentication codes which will enable you to renew online. The deadline for


radiographer renewals is 13 February. The HCPC will contact all those who have not renewed at that point to give notice of its intention to remove their name from the Register unless they renew immediately, and no later than 28 February 2014. Using the online system


allows you to complete your renewal in just a few minutes. Hard copy renewal forms can be requested at any time, however, renewing online is quicker and more efficient. The average processing time for renewal applications is approximately 10 working days, although this time may vary depending on the volume of forms received. To ensure that your name stays on the HCPC Register:


• Complete your renewal online; • Send your renewal form and payment to the HCPC well before the deadline;


• Call the HCPC registration department now if you have changed your home address – www. hpc-uk.org/registrants/faqs/ • Sign up to the HCPC newsletter (which includes renewal reminders) by emailing newsletter@hcpc- uk.org


Registrants must also


make a payment unless a direct debit instruction is in place.


For more information about registration renewals process please visit www. hcpc-uk.org/registrants/ renew/ To contact the


registration department,


HCPC information for sonographers The SoR has published a list of questions that are frequently asked by sonographers at this time of year. With the help of the HCPC, the answers provide guidance on whether or not sonographers should register, or renew registration, as a radiographer. Says Nigel Thomson, professional officer for ultrasound: “HCPC radiographer


telephone (0)845 300 4472 (Monday to Friday,


8am to 6pm) or email registration@hcpc-uk.org


CPD audit: We’ve got all the answers! A random sample of radiographer registrants will be asked to prepare submissions for audit against the HCPC’s CPD standards. The thought can sends shivers up spines, but it


needn’t be scary. Turn to page 17 for the easy way to HCPC audit success.


renewals for 2013/14 are due to begin. At this time of year, the SoR receives many enquiries from sonographers who are unsure as to whether or not they need to renew, or indeed are eligible to renew their HCPC registration. We hope the FAQs we have put together in conjunction with the HCPC will help to answer those queries.” For further information, turn to page 15.


The Annual Radiotherapy Conference is fast-approaching!


The biggest radiotherapy event in the SoR’s calendar is fast-approaching. The 2014 Annual Radiotherapy Conference is taking place from 31 January to 2 February at the Thistle Bristol City Centre. Transforming Care is the theme and, as ever, you can expect plenty of highlights, including: • Expert and visionary speakers – hear from those who have helped to transform cancer services and treatments, and continue to improve the lives of patients; • Martine Jackson Memorial Lecture, delivered by the hugely respected Jane Head who will be sharing a personal story; • A vibrant exhibition and


Government lays out changes in response to Mid Staffs inquiry


More openness, greater accountability and a relentless focus on safety will be the cornerstones of an NHS which puts compassion at its heart. Plans set out in the government’s response to the


inquiry into the failings at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, would see all NHS organisations and professional staff obligated to be open with patients when things go wrong.


Healthcare regulators will introduce a new explicit and consistent professional duty of candour for doctors, nurses and other health professionals, making clear a requirement to be open with patients and families, whether the incident is serious or not. Health secretary Jeremy Hunt said: “The measures are


demonstrations – meet those working at the cutting edge of technology; • A wide range of proffered papers, posters


and research; • Superb learning and networking opportunities. Don’t miss out! Book now at bit.ly/1b5g77c


a blueprint for restoring trust in the NHS, reinforcing professional pride in NHS frontline staff and above all giving confidence to patients. I want every patient in every hospital to have confidence that they will be given the best and safest care and the way to do that is to be completely open and transparent.” This month, the SoR will publish its response to the Francis Report which will include expectations and recommendations for all those working within the profession.


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