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Rad ChatRad Chat Live #23 at UKOF Conference: Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson - ReflectionsTrigger Warning: cancer and cancer treatment.Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025 with Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson.Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts.Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk. Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care.Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube2025-06-1303 minRad ChatRad Chat Live at UKIO Conference 2025 #1 - Introduction with Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-AndersonBonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKIO Conference 2025 Introduction with Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-AndersonStay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts.Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk. Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care.Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube2025-06-0202 minRad ChatRadiotherapy Skin Care with Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara**Trigger Warning**Here is a bonus episode with Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara discussing radiotherapy skin care, equity for people of colour and what you can do to improve healthcare. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read Naman’s article in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences: https://www.jmirs.org/article/S1939-8654(23)01872-6/fulltext2) reflect on your understanding of skin changes across all skin tones.3) consider ways to improve equity for people of colour within your...2024-10-1624 minRad ChatRadiotherapy Treatment with Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson**Trigger Warning**Here is a bonus episode with Jo and Naman discussing radiotherapy, why is radiotherapy used, what the radiotherapy pathway is, radiotherapy terminology and what to expect prior to going for radiotherapy. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on the information available to your patients ahead of attending the radiotherapy department. Are they still in date? Are they detailed enough? Are they available in a range of languages or across different types of media. 2) Reflect on how you explain the radiotherapy treatment technique to your pa...2024-10-0221 minRad ChatPrehabilitation with Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-AndersonJo and Naman discussing prehabilitation in cancer care and what prehabilitation you could undertake prior to radiotherapy treatment. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Read the Macmillan prehabilitation guidelines and see what interventions you could implement into your practice. https://www.macmillan.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/news-and-resources/guides/principles-and-guidance-for-prehabilitation2) Review the smoking and alcohol cessation advice and support within your department and reflect on how you would initiate these conversations with your patients.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit...2024-09-2023 minRad ChatE107: Chloe Warrilow and Emily Anderson - Occupational TherapyNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Chloe Warrilow and Emily Anderson as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 40).Discussion about occupational therapy as a career, how they support patients and myths they wish people knew. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) consider your own workplace; do you have occupational therapist’s there? Are there any service users you work with who may benefit from occupational therapy input?2) consider the need for MDT working within new service deve...2023-10-2345 minRad ChatE105: Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara - Radiotherapy TerminologyNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak as part of the Education and Workforce Development (part 38).Discussion about common terminology used in radiotherapy. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on how you explain procedures and terminology to patients.2) Consider how you could improve your methods to ensure patients fully understand the information.3) Evaluate how you teach students and junior staff on how to phrase explanations.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bi...2023-09-0442 minRad ChatE100: Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara - 100th Episode ReflectionsOur 100th structured episode!Here Jo and Naman reflect on the last 16 months.Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter: https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en 2023-07-2827 minRad ChatE91: Natalie Woodward - Pelvic Exenteration and Living with Late Effects of Treatment**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Natalie Woodward as part of Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 26).Discussion about Natalie’s treatment pathway, living with and beyond cancer, and body image. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read about pelvic exenteration surgery: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs/pelvic-exenteration-for-women#:~:text=Pelvic%20exenteration%20is%20an%20operation,of%20the%20lower%20bowel%20(rectum) 2) consider how to holistically support people going through Natalie’s treatme...2023-04-3058 minRad ChatE90: Clare Hutton - Being a Radiotherapy Department ManagerNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Clare Hutton as part of the leadership series (part 17).Discussion about Clare’s career, being a radiotherapy department manager, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the highs and lows of management. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Consider the CoR Education framework: https://www.sor.org/getmedia/b2f6bf07-668f-4155-950a-b9d96c48eae1/12604-CoR-ECF-Interactive-v9a.pdf 2) Reflect on what leadership skills you have now and consider where you might need to devel...2023-04-2445 minRad ChatE89: Leanne Patrick - Gender Based Violence**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Leanne Patrick as part of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Series (Part 5).Discussion about Gender Based Violence. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflecting on your practice, can you identify any knowledge gaps that might present as a barrier to you asking about or knowing how to respond to disclosures of Gender Based Violence?2) Take a look at this free course developed by Professor Pa...2023-04-1755 minRad ChatE88: Amanda Webster - Young ESTRO Track and Getting into ResearchNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Amanda Webster as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 30).Discussion about Amanda’s career, PhD research and the young ESTRO track. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect if you are participating in research and trials currently in your own practice. How can you undertake research in your own practice?2) How can you include the patient voice in your research?3) How can you broaden your network? What working group...2023-04-1150 minRad ChatE87: Stephanie Edwards and Thailay Roscoe - Raducational and Social PrescribingNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Steph Edwards and Thailay Roscoe as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 29).Discussion about Raducational and Social Prescribing. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflecting on your practice, how do you think you can adapt it to meet the new HCPC updated standards of proficiency?2) Read through the RSPH Social Prescribing Framework for AHPs (https://www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/resources/ahp-social-prescribing-frameworks.html). Where does your profession fit in on th...2023-04-0359 minRad ChatE86: Noelle Clerkin - MammographyNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Noelle Clerkin as part of the education and workforce development series (part 28).Discussion about Noelle’s career, mammography, patient experience and future developments in mammography. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) look up how to check your chest: https://coppafeel.org/breast-cancer-info-and-advice/how-do-i-check/.2) reflect on a patient’s experience of going for a mammogram. 3) consider the advantages and disadvantages of radiographer led reporting.Complete this form for you...2023-03-2754 minRad ChatE85: Rebecca Quick - Late Effects from Bowel Cancer Treatment**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Rebecca Quick as part of the living with and beyond cancer series (part 25).Discussion about Rebecca’s treatment pathway, living with the consequences and late effects from treatment along with Rebecca’s advocacy work. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read the Pelvic Radiation Disease Association best practice pathway for pelvic radiation disease: https://www.prda.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PRDA_Best-Practice-Pathway_Toolkit.pdf and reflect on how your practice could be impro...2023-03-2044 minRad ChatE84: Dr. Claire Taylor MBE - Chief Nurse of Macmillan Cancer Support CharityNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Claire Taylor MBE as part of the leadership series (Part 16).Discussion about Claire’s career, role at Macmillan cancer support charity and the role of a clinical nurse specialist. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect upon your practice in working with the clinical nurse specialist workforce, in light of current workforce challenges. 2) compare and contrast nursing and allied health professional advanced practice contributions to cancer care.3) consider the multidisciplinary team requirements within an on...2023-03-1348 minRad ChatE83: Dr. Lisa Ashmore - Gynae Narrative Project**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Lisa Ashmore as part of Education and Workforce Development (Part 27).Discussion about Lisa’s career and various roles, the gynae narratives project for people living with and beyond gynaecological cancers. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on your practice, are there any moments when the service got in the way of delivering dignified care? Moments patients reported as part of the Gynae Narratives were not having gowns available, having their concerns acknowledged or the...2023-03-0651 minRad ChatE82: Cheryl Cruwys - Breast Density Matters**Trigger warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Cheryl Cruwys as part of the Living with and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 24)Discussion about why dense breasts matter, Cheryl’s story and her international advocacy work. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read the Dense Breast Info website: https://densebreast-info.org/ 2) what are the two-fold implications of dense breasts?3) how is breast density determined and rated?4) is it normal to have dense breasts?Com...2023-02-2742 minRad ChatE81: Dr. Mike Merchant - Proton Beam Therapy ResearchNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Mike Merchant as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 26)Discussion about Mike’s career, proton beam therapy, current and future research projects. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Read the associated papers posted alongside this podcast episode and reflect upon your learning on this topic. 2) Undertake some scoping to see what referral mechanisms are in place for patients who maybe eligible for proton beam therapy. 3) Evaluate the considerations required for a prot...2023-02-2053 minRad ChatE80: Mairead Daly - Motion Management Strategies for Abdominal RadiotherapyNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Mairead Daly as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 25).Discussion about motion management strategies for abdominal radiotherapy, Mairead's PhD studies and future developments. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Consider and reflect upon skills you possess that could benefit a research group (think outside the box!).2) Read this systematic review of abdominal compression as a motion management strategy for radiotherapy https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/0284186X.2022.2073186.Complete th...2023-02-1344 minRad ChatE79: Mary Huckle (RIP 3/06/2023)- Living With a Secondary Cancer Diagnosis**TRIGGER WARNING**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Mary Huckle as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 23).Discussion about Mary’s experience of living with secondary cancer, METUPUK and Mary’s advocacy work.Mary Huckle 11/9/1965 - 3/6/2023 RIP. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon the support systems in place in your area for patients receiving treatment for secondary breast cancer? 2) Reflect upon how the advice and support you give patients with secondary cancer may dif...2023-02-0655 minRad ChatE78: Kris Hallenga - Founder of CoppaFeel! Charity and Thriving with a Secondary Cancer Diagnosis**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Kris Hallenga as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 22)Discussion about Kris’ treatment pathway, setting up CoppaFeel! Charity and death. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Consider the support you have in place for patients who are receiving palliative treatment. How could these be improved? 2) Reflect upon the conversations you have with patients around death and dying. How do you approach these conversations? 3) What support resources are av...2023-01-3048 minRad ChatE77: Joss Harding - Importance of Evidence Based Oral Care and ManagementNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Joss Harding as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 24).Discussion about Joss’ role as a dental hygienist, importance of evidence based oral hygiene and supporting people living with and beyond cancer. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on your personal oral hygiene 2) consider what oral hygiene support and management is available in your department to people living with and beyond cancer.3) consider how you could improve the awareness of good oral...2023-01-2352 minRad ChatE76: Jane Hall - Setting up a Pelvic Radiotherapy Late Effects ServiceNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Jane Hall as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 21)Discussion about Jane Hall’s career, setting up a pelvic radiotherapy late effects service, challenges and support from other such services. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) consider the late side effects patients undergoing pelvic radiotherapy can experience.2) read the Pelvic Radiation Disease Association best practice guide: https://www.prda.org.uk/prda-best-practice-pathway.3) consider how to implement positive changes from this docu...2023-01-1656 minRad ChatE75: Dr. Lucy Gossage - 5K Your Way CharityNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Lucy Gossage as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 20)Discussion about Lucy’s career, Ironman triathlon and 5K Your Way an initiative to help people move against cancer. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) consider the importance of exercise for people living with and beyond cancer.2) explore the resources on the 5K Your Way website: https://5kyourway.org/.3) reflect on how you could encourage more people living with and beyo...2023-01-0953 minRad ChatE74: JJ - Living With and Beyond Head and Neck Cancer Treatment**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with JJ, as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 19).Discussion about JJ’s cancer treatments, how his family have coped and how he is recovering post-treatment. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon the support you offer patients with a head and neck cancer and consider how this may be improved.2) Reflect upon the holistic services in your area to support patients living with and beyond a head and neck...2022-12-2159 minRad ChatE73: Danny Hutton - Manager of the North West England Radiotherapy Operational Delivery NetworkNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Danny Hutton as part of the Leadership Series (part 15)Discussion about the Radiotherapy Operational Delivery Network, projects and Danny’s career journey. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) look up your local operational delivery network. Are you aware of their current projects?2) consider a project you would like your ODN to take forward.3) consider how you might present this project to the ODN?Complete this form for your accredited digi...2022-12-1949 minRad ChatE72: Holly Roberts - Larsen’s Paediatric Cancer Treatment Journey and Larsen’s Pride Charity**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Holly Roberts as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 18)Discussion about Larsen’s cancer treatment journey and how Larsen’s pride charity was formed along with what to expect from them. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect upon your practice in preparing paediatric brain tumour patients, how you can you familiarise them with the space / machines / processes to reduce anxiety and give them greater control over their treatment?2) reflect upon your c...2022-12-1656 minRad ChatE71: Captain Ken Errington - Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis while Serving in the British Army**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Captain Ken Errington as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 17)Discussion about navigating a cancer diagnosis while serving in the British Army. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) consider challenges young people with a cancer diagnosis face.2) reflect on the difficulties someone serving in the military might face following a cancer diagnosis.3) reflect on support services available to younger people living with and beyond cancer in your dep...2022-12-1233 minRad ChatE70: Dr. Alex King - Psychological Support for Oncology Patients**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Alex King as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 23).Discussion about Psychological Care for Cancer Patients. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) consider and reflect on the scope of your role in cancer psychological care – universal, enhanced or specialist.2) consider some of the roles of specialist professionals in cancer psychological care.3) reflect on the value of open questions, active listening and collaborative problem-solving in first-line psychological care.Co...2022-12-051h 08Rad ChatE69: Rhea Crighton - Living With and Beyond Cervical Cancer**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Rhea Crighton as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 16)Discussion about living with and beyond cervical cancer, late effects of treatment and survivorship. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) What support services such as a dietitian, psychologist, psychosexual therapist, does your department offer patients receiving pelvic radiotherapy?2) How can you, as an individual, support your patients who may present with symptoms of Pelvic Radiation Disease.3) What information do...2022-11-281h 05Rad ChatE68: Melanie Clarkson and Prof. Ricardo Khine - Advanced PracticeEpisode summary: Education and Workforce Development Series Part 22Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Melanie Clarkson and Prof. Ricardo Khine as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 22)Discussion about advanced practice.To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) What is advanced practice?2) How do you think the levels of practice work in your department and the existing roles?3) What do you think drives advanced practice within the workforce?Complete this form f...2022-11-2158 minRad ChatE67: Dr. Elsa van Garderen - CEO of Alceli discusses Proton TherapyNaman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Dr. Elsa van Garderen as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 21)Discussion about proton therapy and an innovative solution by Alceli to make proton therapy more sustainable. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on situations where proton therapy would be better for the patient than conventional radiotherapy, but the patient is receiving X-rays. 2) reflect on the importance of sustainability in radiotherapy.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3Gbt...2022-11-1451 minRad ChatE66: Darien Laird - Global Coalition for RadiotherapyNaman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Darien Laird as part of Leadership Series (Part 15)Discussion about the Global Coalition for Radiotherapy and challenges faced by the radiotherapy workforce To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon what advocacy work your department or colleagues are involved in. Consider how you could be more involved or engage with advocacy in your day to day role. 2) Use the toolkit to put together a department campaign: https://www.globalradiotherapy.org/advocacy Complete this form for y...2022-11-0753 minRad ChatE65: Catherine Neck - Long Term Conditions, Prehabilitation and RehabilitationNaman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Catherine Neck as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 20).Discussion about long term conditions, prehabilitation and rehabilitation. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:1) How can you promote patients to increase activity levels during and after treatment? 2) Are there ways which you might support patients before radiotherapy to optimise treatment outcomes?3) What outcome measures do you use in your practice which help you understand how effective your interventions?Complete this form for your accredited di...2022-10-3153 minRad ChatE64: Sarah Russell - Living and Exercising with an Ileostomy**Trigger warning**Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Sarah Russell as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 19)Discussion about life changing surgery, living with an ileostomy, how to exercise and the psychological impact of this change. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points from Sarah: 1) Reflect upon when and how you discuss physical activity with patients? If you don’t have these conversations, consider how you may start to integrate this practice. (Please use every opportunity to discuss physical activity with patients – we ALL ha...2022-10-1736 minRad ChatE63: Nick Bennet - FIKA a Mental Fitness Platform**Trigger warning**Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Nick Bennett as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 18)Discussion about mental fitness and the FIKA mental fitness platform. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Mindset. Reflect on the notion of Mental Fitness. Consider that much like physical exercise and fitness you can build and improve your mental health through regular mental activities as an individual and even better, collectively as part of a team. It’s a common misconception that mental skills like...2022-10-1053 minRad ChatE62: Ashwin Upadhya - Being a South Asian LGBTQ+ Person Working in the NHS**Trigger warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Ashwin Upadhya as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Series (Part 4)Discussion about being from a South Asian background and LGBTQ+ while working in the NHS. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon your practice and how you support patients with personalised care. 2) Consider the challenges faced by people from a protected characteristic.3) reflect on how you can you improve your understanding of these challenges faced? Complete thi...2022-10-0759 minRad ChatE61: Stewart O'Callaghan - Live Through This Charity**Trigger warning**Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Stewart O’Callaghan as part of Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 15).Discussion about Stewart’s cancer journey, how they set up the charity Live Through This and how the charity supports people to live with and beyond cancer. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon how and when you ask patients about their pronouns and how you ensure this is documented so that all staff members are aware. 2) Read this resource https...2022-10-0348 minRad ChatBonus Episode: Outcomes from the Radiation Reveal Project**Trigger warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Lisa Whittaker, Mia, Kate and Holly from the Radiation Reveal Project.Discussion about the Radiation Reveal project outcomes, top tips from participants and aspects of care they feel need to improve. Using this podcast episode, please help us evaluate the use of podcasting as a sharing tool and allow us to see the impact on your continual professional development. By completing this form: https://forms.gle/ZLTpYUtZYeNFiMAE8 you are agreeing for your answers to be used in our evaluation and presented at...2022-10-0155 minRad ChatE60: Ross McGhee - Society of Radiographers President (2022-2023)Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Ross McGhee as part of our leadership series (part 14)Discussion about becoming the Society of Radiographers president and his vision for the upcoming year. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on how SoR supports radiographers within your department. 2) what support is available in your department for trans patients, staff and students? Reflect on your knowledge around supporting LGBTQ+ people.3) read the SoR documents on trans equality: https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/professional-body-guidance-and-publications/documents-and-publications/policy-guidance-document-library/tra...2022-09-2651 minRad ChatE59: Heather Nisbet - Advanced PracticeNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Heather Nisbet as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 17)Discussion around advanced practice. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: Across the 4 pillars of advanced practice: 1) how does research support practice2) What is your leadership style3) What does the education pillar as an advanced practitioner mean to youComplete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:Center for...2022-09-2054 minRad ChatBonus Episode: Erin Kennedy MBE - Paralympic Rowing Champion Thriving with Breast CancerBonus podcast where Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Erin Kennedy MBE who discusses her career as a Paralympic champion rower and thriving with breast cancer.To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points from Erin herself: I think for me it’s all about considering the individual within the diagnosis and treatment plan. Just because you consent to treatment and are this set pathway, doesn’t mean you can’t still make choices and have some great opportunities. 1) Giving the feeling of choice - whether over how...2022-09-0850 minRad ChatE58: Mahmudal Hassan - The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Radiotherapy Treatment PlanningNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Mahmudal Hassan as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 17).Discussion about the role of artificial intelligence in radiotherapy planning along with the success of MVision. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Consider what AI is within your department and reflect upon the impact this has on treatment.2) Undertake a critical review of your planning system. 3) Read the linked articles on access to cancer care and reflect upon what access issues you have in you...2022-09-0530 minRad ChatE57: Dr. Rachel Harris - Power of the Patient Voice in ResearchNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Rachel Harris as part of the Leadership series (part 13).Discussion around the power of the patient voice in research. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Think about the skincare advice you provide patients. Are they in line with the SCoR guidelines? Please read the latest statement: www.sor.org/risr.2) Think about what service improvements could be undertaken within your department. Do these fit within any of the CoRIPS criteria? You may wish to consider wr...2022-08-3058 minRad ChatE56: Dr. Hazel Roddam - Allied Health Professionals in ResearchNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Hazel Roddam as part of Leadership Series (part 12).Discussion around career progression and getting allied health professionals into research. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:1) How could you capture and increase the visibility of local good practice in AHP research & innovation, against the specified objectives in the AHP Research & Innovation Strategy?2) How could you prioritise any actions to address identified gaps?3) How could you link in to local, regional and national resources and support networks to h...2022-08-2245 minRad ChatE55: Dame Laura Lees - CEO of Maggie's CharityNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dame Laura Lee as part of Leadership series (Part 11).Naman and Jo speak to Dame Laura Lee about her role as CEO of the charity Maggie’s and everything the charity offers to people living with and beyond cancer.To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on the support services available to patients in your department. 2) reflect on how you could support patients through the cost of living crisis? 3) Read the associated links poste...2022-08-1549 minRad ChatE54: Nic Vernon - Returning to Work in the NHS after a Cancer Diagnosis**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Nic Vernon as part of Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 15).Discussion around returning to work after cancer in the NHS and navigating a cancer diagnosis. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) what support is available to patients in your department around work and finances?2) reflect on a time you have supported a colleague return to work after an illness? 3) reflect on how you view illness within the work plac...2022-08-081h 07Rad ChatE53: Lucy Eldridge - The Role of Dieticians in Cancer CareNaman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Lucy Eldridge as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 16)Discussion around the role of dieticians in the cancer care pathway. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Consider what food means to your patients and how that can change with a diagnosis of cancer, particularly with symptom burden?2) What simple guidance can you give to support the individual (such as including protein through the day to support strength, weight maintenance and the ability to do daily activities) to...2022-08-0139 minRad ChatE52: Charlie Wardle - Impact of Cancer Treatment on Mental Health**Trigger warning** Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Charlie Wardle as part of Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 14). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on the impact a cancer diagnosis can have on someone’s mental health.2) What psychological support services are available in your department for patients undergoing treatment?3) Reflect on the importance of debriefing after a difficult conversation with a patient. Is there support for you to talk about these conversations within your department?2022-07-251h 00Rad ChatE51: Natasha Pisarski, Kylie Sheppard and Jeni Hart - Health Education England Return to Practice SchemeJo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Natasha Pisarski, Kylie Sheppard and Jeni Hart as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 15).Discussion about the return to practice scheme. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Does your workplace have a return to practice offer set up? If not, how could you facilitate this? Utilise the Health Education England Quick Guide to Support you with this.2) Focus on what you can offer a returnee and be flexible to support their return. What pastoral support wi...2022-07-1855 minRad ChatE50: Dr. Jonathan McNulty - Eurominnies 2020 Most Influential RadiographerDiscussion around diagnostic radiography, working in academia and his recent award.Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Dr. Jonathan McNulty as part of the Leadership series (part 10). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) As a healthcare professional, reflect on three small steps you could take to improve your profession.2) Consider how you could better engage or contribute to your professional evidence base including through engagement with Radiography, the International Journal of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Therapy, as a reader, author, or reviewer....2022-06-0651 minRad ChatE49: Zoe Merchant - Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation in Cancer CareDiscussion around prehabilitation and rehabilitation for people living with and beyond cancer.Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Zoe Merchant as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 14). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on what prehabilitation advice and support patients receive. 2) Reflect on what rehabilitation advice and support patients receive? 3) Consider what local support is available for patients for you to recommend. Complete this form for your accredited digit...2022-05-3052 minRad ChatE48: Pete Wallroth - Mummy's Start Charity CEO**Trigger warning**Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Pete Wallroth as part of Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 13).Discussion about Pete's story and Mummy's Star Charity. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Look through the mummy’s star resources and consider how you may be able to further support a pregnant and/or a new parent going through the cancer pathway. 2) Consider how the clinical environment may be able to support new parents e.g. breast feeding areas.2022-05-231h 11Rad ChatE47: Dr. Lisa Whittaker - Radiation Reveal Project**Trigger warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Lisa Whittaker as part of Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 12).Discussion about the Radiation Reveal Project. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) what support is available for younger individuals with a cancer diagnosis in your department?2) reflect on the information you provide to younger individuals with a cancer diagnosis? How could you improve the information you provide?3) does your department have a late effects service? If not, how co...2022-05-1655 minRad ChatE46: Stephen Towe - CEO of Leo Cancer CareDiscussion about LEO Cancer Care and their upright LINAC and CT scanner projects.Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Stephen Towe Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 13).To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Read the attached pieces of literature and reflect upon the positional impact upright treatment may have. 2) Reflect on the impact to radiotherapy upright linear accelerators may have. Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from pod...2022-05-091h 02Rad ChatDying Matters Week with Dr. Kathryn Mannix**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Kathryn Mannix as part of Dying Matters week for aiscussion around death and dying. To use this podcast as evidence of CPD, please undertake these reflective activities and post in the form below: Estimated word count: 1000 words. Time to complete: estimated at 2.5 hours1) Reflect upon your conversations with friends, family and patients about death and dying. Use the podcast to consider how you could develop these conversations further. 2) Investigate what local support services are available for p...2022-05-051h 02Rad ChatE45: Dr. Luke Dyks - Working at CERN and FLASH RadiotherapyDiscussion around CERN and FLASH radiotherapy.Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Luke Dyks as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 12).To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Read the journal article on FLASH-RT: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2021.644400/full 2) Reflect on the positives and negatives of experimental techniques3) Reflect upon the impact new treatment modalities have on the future of radiotherapy Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.2022-04-2546 minRad ChatE44: Victoria Cuthill - Cancer GenomicsDiscussion about cancer genomics.Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Victoria Cuthill as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 11).To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on the use of genomics in your area of work e.g if you look after breast cancer patients, what learning needs do they have and how can you help them to achieve these?2) Listen to a patient story (any story) that involves genomics in some way and reflect on what you might change in practice. 3) Ho...2022-04-1950 minRad ChatE43: Catherine Holborn and Emma Hallam - Survivorship and Late Effects of Cancer TreatmentJo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Catherine Holborn and Emma Hallam as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 11). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) What does survivorship mean to you and how do you support palliative care patients to access late effects resources? 2) How do you explain treatment side effects to your patients? How could you improve your terminology and encompass long term side effects? 3) Does your department have a late effects service, if not what services or supp...2022-04-1157 min
Rad ChatRadiotherapy Skin CareJo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson discuss skin care during radiotherapy, radiobiology of a skin reaction, differences in skin tones and the Society and College of Radiographers evidence based guidelines for patients, staff and students Link to Society and College of Radiographers guidelines:https://www.sor.org/news/radiotherapy/scor-updates-radiation-dermatitis-guidelines2022-04-0634 minRad ChatE42: Dr. Emma Hyde - Personalised Care in RadiographyJo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Dr Emma Hyde as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 10). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) what does personalised care mean to you? 2) what adjustments could you make to your professional practice to personalise the care you offer to your patient?3) how could you champion the patient voice in your department? Are there adjustments you think your department should make to offer more personalised care for patients?Complete thi...2022-04-0442 minRad ChatE41: Professor Allan Pacey MBE - Fertility and Cancer**Trigger Warning**Discussion around fertility and cancer.Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Professor Allan Pacey MBE as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 10). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon your practice and the discussions you may have with patients about fertility, what could you do to support patients?2) In your region, what is the assisted conception protocol for cancer patients? Link with your local services and educate yourself and your team.2022-03-2848 minRad ChatE40: Dr. Gita Ramdharry - Being a Consultant Allied Health Professional and Equality, Diversity and InclusionNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Gita Ramdharry as part of the Leadership Series (Part 9). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon your leadership and consider what does leadership for anti-racist practice need to look like in support of racial justice?2) Read ‘The Problem of Women of Colour’ and reflect upon your own practice and your department. 3) What support is there in your department for someone from a protected characteristic? Reflect upon how you could make the environment more inclusive. 2022-03-2157 minRad ChatE39: Toral Shah - Nutrition and Cancer**Trigger warning**Unfortunately due to technical difficulties we could not share the video to our youtube page.Discussion around nutrition and cancer.Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Toral Shah as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 9).To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect upon the dietary and nutritional advice you provide patients and at what stage in their pathway. 2) what local support is available for patients who may require additional dietary su...2022-03-1432 minRad ChatE38: Sarah Newman - Pregnancy and Cancer**Trigger warning**Unfortunately due to technical difficulties we could not share the video to our youtube page.Discussion around pregnancy, cervical cancer and exercise during cancer.Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sarah Newman as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 8). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) how could you support a patient who has had to terminate a pregnancy due to a cancer diagnosis?2) what information does your department offer to patients on how to sa...2022-03-0741 minRad ChatE37: Julie McCrossin - Experiences of Head and Neck Cancer Radiotherapy**Trigger Warning**Unfortunately due to technical difficulties we could not share the video to our youtube page.Discussion around Head and Neck Cancer Radiotherapy.Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Julie McCrossin as part of the Living with and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 7). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) what information does your department give to patients who have been referred for head and neck radiotherapy? 2) when you speak to a patient before their pre-treatment or treatment appointment, what suggestions do...2022-02-2854 minRad ChatE36: Clare O’Neill - Experience of Breast Cancer and CoppaFeel! Charity**Trigger Warning**Discussion around breast cancer and the charity CoppaFeel!Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Clare O’Neill as part of the Living with and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 6). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Recognise the benefits of early diagnosis in breast cancer specifically and refresher yourself on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.2) Understand what is meant by “breast awareness” and distinguish between “breast awareness” and “breast self examination”. 3) Identify common misconceptions about breast cancer.Complet...2022-02-2143 minRad ChatE35: Yatman Tsang - Advanced Practice and Equality, Diversity and InclusionDiscussion around Advanced Practice in Radiotherapy.Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Yatman Tsang as part of the Leadership Series (Part 8). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) How can you embed evidence based practice into your work?2) Consider your career development and how your department can facilitate the 4 pillars of advanced practice. 3) What support is available in your work place to tackle racism?Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.2022-02-1438 minRad ChatE34: Shannon Johnson - College of Radiographers Industry Partnership Scheme (CoRIPS)Discussion around the College of Radiographers Industry Partnership Scheme (CoRIPS).Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Shannon Johnson as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 9). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on the outreach work you, or your department do to promote the profession, how do you assess the impact of this work? 2) Consider how you may engage with your local community to promote radiotherapy and the role of therapeutic radiographers. 3) Undertake this e-learning for health module http...2022-02-0736 minRad ChatWhat is Radiotherapy?Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson discuss what is radiotherapy, who might you see in a radiotherapy department and what to expect during your radiotherapy treatment2022-02-0440 minRad ChatE33: Beverley Harden - Health Education England’s role in developing the Allied Health Professionals workforceDiscussion around how Health Education England support Allied Health Professionals and their growth.Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Beverley Harden as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 8). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Consider how you could utilise the HEE educational and training resources to develop your own practice. 2) Reflect upon your own career pathway and future career aspirations. You may find using the ‘review and career conversation framework’ helpful? https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/toolkit/identifying-managing-and-retaining-talent/review-and-career-conversations/ 2022-01-2652 minRad ChatE32: Charli Parvin - Transition from Therapeutic Radiography Student into Qualified StaffDiscussion around the transition from student therapeutic radiographer to qualified member of staff.Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Charli Parvin as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 7). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on how you would support a student in your department apply for jobs, help with their personal statement and interview prep?2) Reflect on how you would support a student who disclosed that they were struggling with their mental health? 3) Reflect upon your departmental pre...2022-01-2142 minRad ChatE31: Lynda Thomas - Macmillan Cancer Support CEODiscussion about Macmillan Cancer Support and being a CEO.Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Lynda Thomas as part of the Leadership series (Part 7). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) what are the benefits of flexible working?2) what other allied health professionals (AHPs) are involved in the cancer pathway for your department? What are the benefits and limitations of different AHP roles helping cancer patients?3) what is your department doing to be more inclusive? Complete this for...2022-01-1733 minRad ChatE30: June Davis - Impact of Allied Health Professionals Supporting Cancer PatientsDiscussion around how Allied Health Professionals can support cancer patients, prehabillitation and rehabilitation.Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with June Davis as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 6). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon your role within the MDT and how you may link with oncology specific AHP’s to improve patient pathways. 2) Undertake one or more of the PRosPer e-learning modules to develop your knowledge of prehab, rehab and personalised care https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/prosp...2022-01-1452 minRad ChatE29: Jemima Reynolds - Trekstock and Supporting Younger Cancer PatientsWe're still getting used to our new microphones so apologise for some feedback sound towards the end of the podcast when we're having a giggle!Discussion around the charity Trekstock and support it offers.Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Jemima Reynolds as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (Part 5). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) How do you support younger patients within your department? Are you aware of local services, or charities that you may be able to refer patients to...2022-01-1152 minRad ChatE28: Dr. Sarah Hayward-Small - Cancer Biology and Mesothelioma ResearchWe apologise for some of the sound towards the end of this episode as we experienced internet connectivity problems.Discussion around Cancer Biology.Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Dr. Sarah Hayward-Small as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 5).To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) What is mesothelioma? What are the risks and causes?2) As a health professional, how can you improve the cancer diagnostic experience?3) What are the pros and cons of cancer screening programmes?2022-01-0841 minRad ChatE27: Iyna Butt - South East Asian Community and Cancer**Trigger Warning**Discussion around breast cancer within the South East Asian Community.Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Iyna Butt as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (Part 4). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Consider your own practice, reflecting on how you support patients with a variety of cultural, religious and spiritual needs. 2) Investigate if you have any local support groups and how you could advertise these to patients.3) Reflect specifically on the advice you give patients and...2022-01-051h 03Rad ChatE26: Dr. Richard Simcock - Research and FrailtyDiscussion around research, social media, charity work and frailty.Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Dr. Richard Simcock as part of the Leadership Series (Part 6). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on your social media presence and if you feel comfortable have a look at #RadOnc journal.2) Reflect on service improvement needs within your work place and consider how you could make a difference.3) What considerations or adaptations could be made in your work place to make it more dementia fr...2021-12-2152 minRad ChatE25: Dr. Ben Potts - NeurodiversityDiscussion around neurodiversity.Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Dr. Ben Potts as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion series (Part 3). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon how your clinical education could be more inclusive to support neurodiverse students and colleagues. 2) Read this blog post and see what adaptations you could consider implementing in practice http://www.open.ac.uk/blogs/opentel/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Designing-learning-for-autistic-students.pdf. Maybe consider how inductions to the department could be adapted? 3) Reflect upon how y...2021-12-1943 minRad ChatE24: Professor Heidi Probst - Empowering the Patient’s VoiceDiscussion around why the patient's voice is important and getting into research.Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Professor Heidi Probst as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 4). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) How can you encourage evidence-based practice in your department?2) Have you considered how you could improve the experience for breast cancer patients in your department?3) Reflect upon how you engage with research in the department. Complete this form for you...2021-12-1739 minRad ChatE23: Steve Bland - Being a Bystander to Cancer**Trigger Warning**Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Steve Bland as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (Part 3). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) How could you help support someone going through grief and bereavement?2) Reflect upon how you engage with a patient's carers and family during treatment.3) What bereavement and grief counseling support is available in your department? Do you know how to sign post patients to these if they need your help?...2021-12-1539 minRad ChatE22: Dr. Liz O'Riordan - Breast Cancer Surgeon to Breast Cancer Patient**Trigger Warning**Discussion around Radiotherapy treatment experience and how better we can support patients. Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Dr. Liz O'Riordan as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (Part 2). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon your practice within the MDT and how you can utilise the opportunities to ensure that those healthcare professionals consenting patients have an insight into treatments. 2) Reflect on how you use the patient voice within the department to help deve...2021-12-1349 minRad ChatE21: Sara Liyanage - Ticking off Breast Cancer**Trigger Warning**Discussion around cancer treatment, advice given to patients and the website Ticking off Breast Cancer. Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Sara Liyanage as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (Part 1). To use this podcast as CPD look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on how you use the patient voice within your own continual professional development.2) Reflect on how you support patients with advice around diet and exercise. 3) Where can you find more information on local holistic support for pati...2021-12-081h 03Rad ChatE20: Amy Rylance - Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Prostate Cancer in the UKDiscussion about working at Prostate Cancer UK, impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and improvement projects.Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Amy Rylance as part of the Leadership series (Part 5).To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points:1) Do you know who is in a high risk group of developing prostate cancer?2) How could you open up conversations with your family and friends around getting any abnormal signs and symptoms checked by a clinician? Do you know the signs and symptoms of Prostate cancer?2021-12-0339 minRad ChatE19: Rachael Moses OBE - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Humanitarian WorkDiscussion about breaking down barriers and career progression as an Allied Health Professional, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and getting involved with humanitarian work. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Rachael Moses OBE as part of the Leadership series (Part 4). To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) If you feel comfortable, reach out to a friend from a protected characteristic and ask them about their story. 2) Think of a time when someone has helped or supported you, have you given them help or support back? 3) Look at who...2021-11-2553 minRad ChatE18: Dr. Amanda Bolderston - Queering CancerDiscussion about experiences of LGBTQ+ patients and healthcare professionals, and Queering Cancer. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Amanda Bolderston as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion series (Part 2). To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) How does your own identity influence your practice, your academic work or your research? 2) What do you think your gaps are in terms of knowledge about the LGBTQ+ community? 3) What learning plan can you put into place to address some of these gaps? Then complete this form...2021-11-2443 minRad ChatE17: Nichola Jamison - Students and new Professionals Officer at the Society College of RadiographersDiscussion about working as the Students and new Professionals Officer at the Society and College of Radiographers. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Nichola Jamison as part of the Leadership series (Part 3). To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) How do you think you could adapt your approach to working alongside a newly qualified radiographer joining your team in 2021? 2) Given the challenges within your department at the moment, what extra support mechanisms are available to students? 3) Given clinical placement capacity issues, how could you adapt your placement...2021-11-1726 minRad ChatE16: Shareen Pavaday - Racism**Trigger Warning**Discussion about working at NHS England within Equality, Diversity and Inclusion along with shared personal stories. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Shareen Pavaday as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion series (Part 1). To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) Think about a time where you have recognised your clinical and professional practice needed to adapt to include the needs of patients/colleagues. 2) Where do you see the importance of EDI in your workplace? 3) What do you understand about your own identity and...2021-11-161h 05Rad ChatE15: Charlotte Beardmore - Working at the Society and College of RadiographersDiscussion about the Society and College of Radiographers, Radiography Workforce and European Federation of Radiographer Societies. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Charlotte Beardmore as part of the Leadership series (Part 2). To use this podcast as CPD look at these reflection points: 1) Have you thought about seeking out a mentor, how would you go about this and how might this help you? 2) Reflect why using your protected title when you introduce yourself is important. E.g.: “Hello my name is xxx and I’m a therapeutic radiographer, I will be….” 3) What opportunities might yo...2021-11-0842 minRad ChatWorld Radiography Day 2021 Special EditionNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara answer questions from the public.Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter: https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en 2021-11-0838 minRad ChatE14: William Kinnaird - Male Sexual DysfunctionDiscussion about male sexual dysfunction and therapeutic radiographer led research. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with William Kinnaird as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 3).To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) Reflect upon how you currently support patients and the daily discussions you have. How can you change your practice to further support patients who are likely to experience side effects affecting sexual function? 2) Read this article https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijcp.13873 and ensure you are aware of what side effects pat...2021-11-0346 minRad ChatE13: Christen Williams - BRCA MutationDiscussion about BRCA mutation and BRCA chat charity. Naman Julka-Anderson catches up with Christen Williams. To use this podcast as CPD look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on what the BRCA gene does and what happens if it develops into a BRCA mutation. 2) Reflect on how you could help raise awareness of the BRCA mutation. Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X. Links from podcast: https://brcachat.com/ Understanding BRCA: Living with the Breast Cancer Gene - boo...2021-11-0229 minRad ChatE12: Janice St. John Matthews - Clinical Fellow to the Chief Allied Health Professional Officer (England)Discussion about being a Clinical Fellow for the Chief Allied Health Professionals Officer (CAHPO) (England) and Thriving with Dyslexia. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Janice St. John Matthews as part of the Leadership series (Part 1). To use this podcast as CPD look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon how you could support a student with dyslexia within the clinical setting. 2) Reflect upon the benefits of crowdsourcing and how you could utilise this within an area of your practice. Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3...2021-10-2337 minRad ChatE11: Loryn Caulfield - Radiographer led Sexual Care Clinic for Patients**Trigger Warning**Discussion around a radiographer led sexual care clinic. Naman Julka-Anderson catches up with Loryn Caulfield as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 2). To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) Reflect on what you have learned from this podcast and whether it will impact on your practice. 2) Consider your experience of communicating with patients about sexuality and intimacy. 3) Review your skills and assess whether you feel you would benefit from further training. 4) Does your department/geographical area offer a service to manage...2021-10-0831 minRad ChatE10: Samantha Evans - Sexual care for patients**Trigger Warning**Discussion around sexual care for patients. Naman Julka-Anderson catches up with Samantha Evans as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 1).Reflective points and tips: 1) Do not assume your patient isn't interested in enjoying sex because they're older, have cancer, single or have a disability. 2) Do not assume the sexual orientation of your patient. 3) Open the conversation by explaining how treatment may impact upon sexual health, intimacy and pleasure including vaginal tightness, dryness, painful sex, decreased sexual sens...2021-10-0335 minRad ChatE9: Jennifer Laura and Nicola Owen - Little C ClubPlease note this episode was recorded as part of rad chat: making waves with founders and co-hosts Naman and Jodie.Discussion around what The Little C Club do. Jodie Thompson and Naman Julka-Anderson chat with Nic, a nurse and Jen, a teacher who both met during their cancer treatments. They have worked together to create some flashcards to help parents and children communicate together when their parent or loved one has a cancer diagnosis. Go to https://www.littlecclub.com/ for more information.2021-09-3027 minRad ChatE8: Mandy Tuckey and Nick Hutton - RePAIR Project with RePAIR championsDiscussion about the RePAIR project. Naman Julka-Anderson catches up with Mandy Tuckey and Nicky Hutton who are RePAIR champions to discuss what the RePAIR project is, what they have been doing in their roles and what the future holds for them. To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) What strategies have you used to help learners in your department to achieve their full potential and ensure they get the support needed? 2) How do you think the findings from RePAIR is shaping the way you support students and newly qualified staff? 2021-07-1317 minRad ChatE4: Hazel Pennington, Joanna McNamara and Shannon Johnson - Recruitment, Retention and AttritionDiscussion around recruitment, retention and attrition within therapeutic radiography as a profession. Naman Julka-Anderson chats with Macmillan Clinical Fellows Hazel Pennington and Joanna McNamara and Shannon Johnson who is a STEM ambassador.Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitte...2021-02-251h 08Rad ChatE2: The Hosts of Rad ChatIntroduction to your hosts Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamaraPlease like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter: https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en 2020-02-191h 01