Professional Activities
I am a member of the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR), 'Radiotherapy Induced Skin Reactions 'Special Interest Group (SIG)
Radiation Induced Skin Reactions (RISR)
This group aims to provide healthcare practitioners a platform to discuss and share RISR assessment, management and teaching information to better support all patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment.
The group was established to improve access to RISR information and develop networks of multidisciplinary support throughout the UK and beyond.
Aims and responsibilities
Provide peer support for therapeutic radiographers to share knowledge and clinical expertise and to exchange ideas.
Promote and lead improvement and innovation in identifying and assessing RISR.
Contribute to the development of best practice guidelines and information for the health profession and patients.
Facilitate professional development and raise the profile of therapeutic radiographers with an interest in skin late effects amongst health care profession and the wider landscape including cancer charities.
Provide a forum for the discussion of training requirements and opportunities.
Develop and participate in research projects that will benefit patients with RISR.
Coordinate with ESTRO members for international information sharing, idea dissemination and projects.
Understand patient experiences with respect to RISR through a Public Patient Involvement (PPI) group.
Coordinate a collaborative approach to understanding cultural differences with respect to skin tone assessment and RISR management.
Work with charities to help improve advice and services for RISR.
Collaborate with other professions to improve awareness of radiotherapy and RISR.
Support student learning and mentorship through directly working with students and higher education institutes (HEIs) to improve learning and development with respect to RISR.
Support SCoR with information for continual RISR updates.