University News Last updated 19 October 2010
Aspiring radiographers are being invited to find out more about the benefits of developing their careers in Shropshire.
There is a great deal of demand for qualified radiographers in the UK and the opportunities available to people locally will be highlighted at an open evening in the Radiotherapy Department at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital organised by The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and Birmingham City University on Wednesday 3 November.
The Radiotherapy Department offers placements to students studying at the University, which is the only one in the West Midlands to run a degree course in radiotherapy. Julie Hall, senior lecturer in Radiotherapy at Birmingham City University, said: “We are hoping lots of people will attend the open evening. You don’t have to be already committed to a career in radiotherapy – anyone who just wants to find out more about the course is more than welcome – we can also tell them about other courses run by our Faculty of Health.
“It’s also worth bearing in mind that radiotherapy offers a rewarding career and considerable job security – something that is especially important in the current economic climate.”
Staff from the Radiotherapy Department will be on hand at the event to provide information and tours, and give first hand accounts of why working in Shropshire is so rewarding.
Radiotherapy radiographers Liz Rogers, Heather Bland and Sarah Codd all graduated with first class honours degrees after completing their training in Shrewsbury, and believe working at the hospital has been a great advantage for them.
Liz Rogers said: “Birmingham City University has a yearly intake of students and most find themselves being attracted to the larger centres, which can mean Shrewsbury being overlooked. There is, however, a great advantage to working at a smaller centre because you get a lot more practical experience and a lot more one-to-one learning time.
“Students coming to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital will find themselves getting more help and support, and can even get involved in the entire treatment pathway for patients.
“This job is all about helping people who have got cancer, and working here allows us to do this and gives us greater opportunity to specialise in our own roles.”
The open evening is being held at RSH on Thursday, 3 November 2010, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.