Welcome to our dedicated section for accessing the recordings from our engaging lunchtime Q&A session held on November 18, 2024. Designed to support radiographers new to research, this event addressed key questions and provided valuable insights from experienced professionals.
Our lunchtime Q&A session aimed to answer questions such as:
- Who should I talk to about doing research?
- How do I gain enough experience for a pre-doc application?
- What steps can I take to develop my research CV?
- How can I get involved in research when I don't know where to start?
To support aspiring research radiographers, senior researchers created a virtual event with busy clinicians in mind. We released the following five short (10-minute) online recordings in the run-up to the event, allowing registrants to choose the presentations relevant to their journey.
The interactive Q&A session on November 18, 2024, featured an engaging, open-ended discussion with our expert panel: Prof Helen McNair, Dr Tracy O’Regan, Dr Ruth Reeve, Prof Caroline Alexander, Matt Beasley and Meera Sharma. There were no formal presentations; instead, delegates could ask their questions on the day or submit them ahead of time, steering the discussion in any direction they chose.
This session was a valuable opportunity for the community to engage, share insights, and build confidence in developing a research career.
Starting and Growing videos
- Presentation 1: Clinical Academics in Research
- Presentation 2: Funding Opportunities for Research
- Presentation 3: Radiographer Research Skills Development Framework
- Presentation 4: Audit, Service Evaluation and Research
- Presentation 5: Starting your Research Journey
- Starting and Growing Your Research Career Q&A event, 18 November 2024
Presentation 1: Clinical Academics in Research
In this presentation, Matt Beasley breaks down what a clinical academic is, sharing insights on the benefits of combining clinical practice with research, and offering guidance on how to pursue this rewarding career path. You’ll also learn about mentorship opportunities, professional development resources like the NIHR pathways, and programmes such as the Formal Radiography Research Mentoring (FoRRM).
Useful links referenced in the presentation are provided below:
Presentation 2: Funding Opportunities for Research
Prof Caroline Alexander takes radiographers through some of the different funding options available at the early points of developing a research career. This includes the NIHR fellowship scheme and the professional body schemes as well as signposting to local and national charities.
Key websites to explore are
Presentation 3: Radiographer Research Skills Development Framework
In this presentation, Dr Ruth Reeve gives an introduction to research training frameworks, discussing how and why they can be used to develop your skills and experience into research.
You can download a copy of the RadResearch Clinical Research Training Framework here - it has been designed to develop the skills that a radiographer of any professional background requires in order to support clinical research. It is easy to use, can be used flexibly and is simple to complete.
Presentation 4: Audit, Service Evaluation and Research
Dr Tracy O’Regan provides a short overview introducing audit, service evaluation and research in radiography. She gives signposting to useful resources and suggestions about how to get started.
Key websites to explore are:
Presentation 5: Starting your Research Journey
Meera Sharma gives an overview of how to start your research career, and where and from whom you can get support.
Key websites to explore are:
We are excited to share the recording of our engaging Q&A session held on November 18, 2024.
During the interactive Q&A, our expert panel - Prof Helen McNair, Dr Tracy O’Regan, Dr Ruth Reeve, Prof Caroline Alexander, Matt Beasley and Meera Sharma - answered live questions. This open-ended discussion provided a platform for attendees to guide the conversation, gain valuable insights, and build confidence in their research skills.
We hope this recording serves as a useful resource and inspires you on your research journey. Enjoy!
Useful links
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