A warm welcome to the PGD Radiotherapy and Oncology in Practice course at Sheffield
Hallam University.
This handbook refers to information that is available via shuspace, which is your default homepage on any University PC web browser. You will be issued with a login account at the time of enrolment.
Shuspace is your personalised online environment. It's your route to all of the information and services that the University provides for students, including:
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Access to key systems including email, your online learning modules (Blackboard), My
Student Record and timetables.
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Support services and resources to help with your academic work, like the Library
Catalogue, LitSearch, reading lists and help with your information skills.
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A news service and general information on, topics including finance, accommodation, sport and campus guides.
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A Faculty site which provides contact information and news from Health and Wellbeing as well as information relating to courses & modules, results and placements
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Additional functionality means you can select and add to the interface to suit the way you want to work, including RSS feeds, a personal calendar, PC availability display, dictionary etc.
Other sources of information:
The Generic Student Handbook gives information common to all healthcare students.
This Course Handbook gives information specific to the PGD Radiotherapy and Oncology in Practice course.
The Radiotherapy and Oncology Module Handbooks or module specific BB sites will provide you with descriptors of the modules in the Radiotherapy and Oncology in Practice course.
Some modules have handbooks giving information on the structure, learning methods, content and assessment of the module. Other modules provide the information in separate hand-outs or provide information online through Blackboard.
Faculty of Health and Wellbeing
Robert Winston Building
11-15 Broomhall Road
Sheffield
S10 2BP
Reception - 0114 225 5564

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The Student Charter
Introducing the Course Team
How do I contact.........
What are my responsibilities?
Course Management
How do I seek help and advice?

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Education Commissioning for Quality (ECQ)
A quality monitoring system is implemented for all undergraduate and postgraduate contracted programmes for Allied Health Professional and Nursing and Midwifery. An annual assessment of performance is measured against a set of Contract Performance
Indicators (CPIs). The CPIs are in the following 5 areas:
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Recruitment
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University learning
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Practice learning
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Outputs (e.g. numbers of students who leave the programme, number who complete on time)
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Commitment and transparency (this includes any weaknesses highlighted in the reviews by the Health Professional Council or the Nursing and Midwifery Council and student feedback such as the National Student Survey
This system is known as the ECQ and you may hear this referred to in meetings. The system seeks to ensure that in all programmes there is a transparent review of quality of academic and placement learning. Your input to the process will also be vital and, when appropriate course representatives and/or your cohort will be asked to contribute to this monitoring process.
If you would like any further information about this process please contact your Course
Leader.

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Sheffield Hallam University has developed a Student Charter http://www.shu.ac.uk/university/overview/governance/studentcharter/index.html
. The
Charter sets out what you can expect from the University and the Student Union and what our expectations are of our students. It is important that you are aware of and engage with the Charter. The charter has been designed to be inclusive and is applicable to all students.
Your University life and environment
You can expect
1. an environment that fosters an inclusive , supportive and collaborative University community
2. to be treated with respect, professionalism and courtesy
3. your personal information to be safeguarded and to learn in a safe environment
4. student financial information advice and information about tuition fees , scholarships and bursaries
5. to be able to find information about all relevant regulations and codes
Your teaching, learning and course
You can expect
1. high standards of teaching, support, advice and guidance
2. appropriately qualified staff to support your learning
3. a course with relevant and applied content
4. an induction to help you get to know your learning environment, introduce you to fellow students and key staff, and provide an introduction to your studies and learning resources
5. to receive accurate and timely information about your studies
6. to have a regular dialogue with a personal adviser, or in the case of research students, your supervisor
7. your work to be assessed in appropriate and fair ways
8. useful feedback on your coursework, within a defined timeframe
9. up-to-date facilities and resources to support your learning and research, including learning centres, library resources, IT services and facilities
10. a student support service which includes study support, disabled student support, wellbeing and international student support, and information and advice on other issues that may affect you

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11. a careers advice and guidance service and a student employment service
Your representation and opinions
You can expect
1. student representation on a range of committees and groups at all levels within the
University
2. your views to be sought on aspects of your student experience and your feedback welcomed, considered and used to shape future developments
3. the University to work in partnership with the Students' Union to enhance the student experience
4. every effort to be made to resolve a complaint or an appeal informally, and formal complaints or appeals to be dealt with in a timely and fair manner
Your University life and environment
We expect you to
1. have respect for the dignity of others and be considerate and courteous towards the
University's diverse community
2. respect the property of others, and make proper use of the University's facilities and resources
3. behave in a manner that ensures your own health and safety , and that of others
4. be honest and have regard for the good name of the University
5. show consideration for, and behave appropriately within, the local community and when representing the University
6. take advantage of the learning resources and facilities available to you
7. tell us about any circumstances , needs or restrictions which might affect your participation in learning, professional practice or work placements
8. make sure you seek out and use the support services, information and advice available as your needs arise
9. regularly check your University email, timetable and virtual learning environment
10. read and abide by the University's regulations and codes , those governing your course and the law
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1. make every effort to work collegially with your fellow students and tutors, and make a positive contribution to the creation of a supportive learning community
2. actively participate in your organised activities
3. take responsibility for managing and progressing your learning
4. give time and effort to your studies, including reading and researching your study topics, preparing for classes and assessed work
5. make every effort to meet your attendance and assessment requirements and let us know if you can't
6. have a regular dialogue with a personal adviser, or in the case of research students, your supervisor
7. reflect on your learning and the feedback you are given and use this reflection to help in your future development
8. keep up to date with information related to your course or programme of research
Your Students' Union will represent and support you
1. through its elected representatives within Hallam Union
2. by working to ensure representation at all levels within the University
3. by working in partnership with the University to enhance the student experience
4. by working to ensure representation in your community
5. by providing national representation
6. by providing free, independent advice
7. by helping students to make positive changes to the student experience
Visit the Students' Union website . provide experiences, services and facilities that give you
1. opportunities to interact and socialise with other students
2. the opportunity to participate in a range of student-led activities
3. opportunities to develop skills for the future encourage you to
1. ask for our advice and support when you need it
2. share your voice and experiences with us

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3. get involved with our representative and democratic activities
4. seek out and take part in the opportunities and experiences provided

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Name
Isobel Brooks
Gemma Burke Module Leader
Mark Collins Module Leader
Mel Clarkson
Rachel Clements
Seconded Practice
Development
Facilitator (PDF)
Middlesbrough
Seconded PDF
Nottingham
Jo Doughty
Role
Information Advisor
(Librarian)
Heather Drury -
Smith
Andrew Duncan
Michael Du
Rose
Nicola Freeman
David Green
Module Leader and
BSc Course
Leader
Course Leader
PgD programme /
Module Leader /
PDF Derby
Seconded PDF at
Lincoln
Module Leader
Seconded PDF at
Leicester
PDF at Leeds
Tel Number Email
0114 225 5407 i.brooks@shu.ac.uk
0114 225 5437 g.burke@shu.ac.uk
0114 225 6516 m.l.collins@shu.ac.uk
0164 285 4278 m.clarkson@shu.ac.uk
0114 225 4410 j.p.doughty@shu.ac.uk
0114 225 2523 h.drury-smith@shu.ac.uk
0114 225 2230
0113 2067728
(Leeds)
0114 225 5579
Rachel.clements@nuh.nhs.uk
Andrew.Duncan@ulh.nhs.uk
m.d.rose@shu.ac.uk
hwbnf@exchange.shu.ac.uk
david.green@shu.ac.uk
d.hodgson@shu.ac.uk
Denyse Hodgson Professional Lead for Radiotherapy
Cath Holborn PDF at Nottingham
Anne Jessop Module Leader/
PDF at Hull
Dominic Jones Course
Administrator
0114 225 2310 c.holborn@shu.ac.uk
0114 225 5579
01482 461280
(Hull) a.jessop@shu.ac.uk
0114 225 5480 dominic.jones@shu.ac.uk

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Jo McNamara
Keeley
Rosbottom
Amy Taylor
Module Leader
Sheela Macwan PDF at Lincoln
Laura Pattinson PDF Hull and
Leicester
PDF Derby
Gillian
Thompson
Lucy Williamson
0114 225 5589
0114 225 5573
0114 225 5768
0114 225 2423 joanna.mcnamara@shu.ac.uk
s.macwan@shu.ac.uk
l.pattinson@shu.ac.uk
k.rosbottom@shu.ac.uk
PDF Weston Park
Hospital
0114 225 4344 a.taylor@shu.ac.uk
PDF at Newcastle 0114 225 5579 g.thompson@shu.ac.uk
Newcastle 0191
2138650
Student Support
Officer
0114 225 5479 lucy.williamson@shu.ac.uk

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Telephone
All members of staff are available via telephone. Please refer back to the Introducing the
Course Team section for a list of telephone extensions. Some staff will give out their mobile numbers, but you can only use these numbers between the hours of 9 - 5pm.
E-Mail
All members of staff have access to e-mail. Please refer back to the Introducing the
Course Team section for a list of staff e-mail addresses. There is also an email directory on shuspace on the IT services site or you can email members of staff through your BB module sites.
Leaving Messages
If you are unable to contact a member of staff, messages can be left for them with either the Reception or the Undergraduate Office.
Reception Telephone: (0114) 225 5564 (fax 2394)
E-mail
Staff will usually use personal email or e-mail conferencing to contact students and/or to issue coursework or information. Please check your emails routinely.
Blackboard
Year tutors may use the Blackboard conference to make announcements to the whole cohort. If a module uses Blackboard, module leaders will use it to make announcements.
The Undergraduate Programme has its own Blackboard organisation site. Year tutors,
Course Leaders and other tutors will use this to make general course announcements.

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As a student member of the Faculty of Health & Wellbeing you have certain responsibilities.
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Student Health and Disability Declaration and Information
It is in your own interests that we ask you while at university to let your course and/or year tutor know of any health related matters and/or disability at the start of the course. You also need to keep tutor(s) informed of any changes, as soon as possible. This will help ensure that there is no undue delay in providing appropriate first aid or arranging for practical assistance if necessary. For example, epilepsy, diabetes, difficulty in hearing or sight, dyslexia.
The course may issue further detailed information and guidance and require you to inform your clinical supervisors/ placement supervisors of any anticipated difficulty, at the start of each placement. This includes information about circumstances preventing you from going to certain clinical areas (for instance if a relative is undergoing mental health treatment or treatment for cancer). Furthermore, this includes disclosure of relatives or friends working in local clinical areas. If you are in any doubt about whether this applies to you discuss the matter with a course tutor as soon as possible.
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Practice Placement Documentation
It is your responsibility to keep copies of Practice Placement Assessment forms, particularly if you wish to work abroad in the future.
Some countries require full details of your Practice Placements before giving a license to practice. Practice Placement Reports may also be useful to you for interviews in this country.
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Informing Staff about Personal Circumstances
In addition to informing tutor(s) about health and disability related matters it is your responsibility to inform us as soon as possible of anything else that might impact on your ability to study. This includes, but is not limited to: bereavement, relationship difficulties, and problems relating to family members.
All students are required to complete a CRB check. Please note that it is VITAL that you inform your course leader immediately of any cautions/convictions/offences you incur during your time on the course.
Failure to disclose this information can have severe consequences and jeopardise your continuation on the course.
It is essential that you complete the required immunisations in order to be eligible to attend placements. Failure to complete the immunisation programme may result in you being withdrawn from the course. All information regarding vaccination must be confirmed by
Porter Brook Medical Centre, who will inform the Programme Office of the status of student immunisations.
Please respond to any requests for information (usually emailed to you) as promptly as possible to avoid delay to your clinical placement.

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Prior to going out into clinical you must have started the following immunisation programme;
Hep B
MMR
TB
Varicella (chicken pox)
Hep C screening
For any medical queries you can contact Student Health at SHU on 0114 225 3504.

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Key Staff Roles
Professional Lead: Denyse Hodgson
The Professional lead manages all the courses delivered by the Radiotherapy and
Oncology discipline group.
PgD Course Leader: Heather Drury-Smith
The Course Leader provides the leadership for individual courses.
Module Leader
The person with primary responsibility for the design and delivery of a module.
Responsibilities include teaching, assessment, feedback and evaluation, alongside module specific advice and support.
The module leader will:
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Provide the module programme at the start of the module
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Provide reading advice and details of other resources
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Provide assignment guidelines
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Undertake an evaluation of the Module
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Provide feedback on individual and group performance. Mechanisms for this will be made known at the beginning of the module
Personal/Professional Tutors:
An Academic Advisor is allocated to each student. This will usually be your Professional
Development Facilitator (PDF). This Advisor will give professional and academic advice and support the student for the duration of the course.
The role of the Academic Advisor is to monitor and support the academic, organisational and pastoral needs of the student, liaising with other lecturers, as appropriate to the best interests of the student.

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The University expects students to treat their education as a partnership. It is the student's responsibility to consider any personal, academic or professional difficulties or limitations which might affect their performance on the course. Students need to be proactive in seeking appropriate support from their tutors.
From the section 'Introducing the Course Team', you should be able to establish who to contact if you are in need of help and advice. If you are in doubt, please contact your
Course Leader or Professional Development Facilitator (PDF). The information given below will identify support available in different areas for your course.
The Course Leader will clarify with students at the start of each year, to who they should go for support for different issues. If the issue relates to the cohort or group it is usually best for the student representatives or group representatives to approach the member of staff concerned.
Support on clinical placement
During clinical placement you will be supported by a Professional Development Facilitator
(PDF) who is part of the course team but visits the placement a minimum of one day per week. Some clinical departments will also have a key liaison person who is your point of contact if the PDF is not present.
Academic Support
Academic support is usually given by the relevant module leader. Many module leaders allocate sessions for assignment support which may be appointment based or 'drop in' sessions.
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When seeking academic support for an assignment, students should come with questions prepared. These should be specific demonstrating that the student has done some preparatory work and is not asking for general guidelines for the assignment which will have already been given to the whole group.
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Tutors do not normally read through essays (effectively marking them in advance) but will discuss problems the student is having related to the essay attempt.
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Some tutors may arrange 'drop in' tutorial support sessions at times when they know the students are free. Students should go to these rather than arrange personal times.
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If students arrange to meet the tutor for assignment support in a small group they may be allocated more time.
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Study Support sessions are regularly advertised via the News and Events tab on shuspace

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Academic Advisor
You will be allocated an Academic Advisor during your induction week. This tutor will usually be your PDF and will provide academic and pastoral support, although their primary responsibility will be to support you with your development, encouraging you to plan and reflect on your personal, academic and professional development. In addition to face-to-face meetings telephone and email will be used to ensure appropriate support.
The academic advisor will listen and give support/advice. In instances where the advisor feels the disclosure will affect the students ability to perform, or where safety of the student or any other party could be compromised relevant team members will be informed. Where possible the student will be asked permission first. If the student refuses the information to be shared the member of staff will make an informed judgement, by discussing the issue with the course leader, if confidentiality can be maintained. In all instances the student will be informed which team member has been informed and for what reason.
If a student needs in depth help s/he will be given the information and support needed to contact formal University support services, medical services or services from external agencies.
Student support officer
A dedicated member of staff is employed as a student support officer. To provide you with a contact service when you need advice and guidance on any issues.
The student support officer can provide assistance with assistance in relation to:
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Extenuating circumstances
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Personal worries or stress
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Understanding University rules and regulations
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Absence from the University
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Course or placement concerns
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Referral to other University services
Further support in SHU
Student Advice and Information
• general course and study issues, based at Floor 5 Owen and Heart of the Campus guidance@shu.ac.uk
0114 225 3813 (City) 0114 225 2491 (Collegiate)
Student Financial Support Centre
• help you find out what support you may be entitled to, based at 5214 Surrey
Building and Heart of the Campus sfs@shu.ac.uk
0114 225 2184 (City) 0114 225
2491 (Collegiate)
Making appointments

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All members of staff are willing to make appointments to see a student or student representative.
Students should make appointments with staff members by email or by telephone (or at the end of teaching sessions if this is acceptable to the tutor). Email and telephone requests for appointments will normally be responded to by the tutor within three working days. An exception to this is if a tutor is away from the University.
How can I get help if I need it?
If you have:
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a problem with your studies
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a disability** which is affecting your studies
You should see:
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your module tutor
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the course leader
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a member of the Disabled Student Support Team – details are available via shuspace
** Disability includes a wide range of disabilities such as dyslexia, medical conditions, mental health problems, physical and sensory impairments.
Remember that what you say will be in confidence where-ever possible. In case your problem or disability affects your ability to meet professional requirements other members of the team have to be informed to ensure you and others can practice safely. Where possible your permission will be sought. If you refuse permission there may still be instances where other members have to be informed. You will always be notified of whom and for what reason other team member(s) have been informed.
Leaving the course
Details on leaving the course are available via shuspace.
Professional Bodies
The address of the College is:
The Society of Radiographers
207 Providence Square
Mill Street
London
SE1 2EW http://www.sor.org/
Students are provided with student membership to the professional body funded by the
University.

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UK Bank Holidays & additional University closures: 26 and 27 August 2013; 18 April 2014; 21 and 22 April
2014; 5 May 2014; 26 and 27 May 2014, 25 and 26 August 2014
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04 Nov 2013 Prep for Practice
11 Nov 2013
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There is an opportunity to move your holidays within the summer clinical blocks. This must be discussed with your PDF during your first clinical block. You should consider any religious holidays you may want to take off or those students, who fast at certain points in the year, may find it easier to be on holiday during these periods. PDF's will endeavour to meet your requirements, but at the same time they will ensure that your clinical time will not be compromised and that you will still be able to meet clinical deadlines.
During Clinical blocks you are eligible for a half day study per week. You should try to refrain from taking this at the same time every week.
Where you have Monday and Tuesday off as bank holiday during clinical time, you will not be able to have an additional half days study in this week.

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2
1
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2
Course year
1
1
2
Module Title
Module
Leader
Level
Credit
Points
FUNDAMENTALS OF RADIATION
ONCOLOGY
COMPETENCE FOR PRACTICE 1
Jo McNamara 7
Jo Doughty
APPLICATION OF RADIOTHERAPY AND
ONCOLOGY PRACTICE 1
Jo Doughty
6
7
PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS AND
TECHNOLOGY
RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY
PRINCIPLES 1
APPLICATION OF RADIOTHERAPY AND
ONCOLOGY PRACTICE 2
COMPETENCE FOR PRACTICE 2
Michael Du
Rose
Anne Jessop 7
Jo Doughty
Jo Doughty
7
7
6
IMAGING, PLANNING AND TREATMENT
DELIVERY
RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY
PRINCIPLES 2
RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY
PRINCIPLES 3
Heather Drury-
Smith
Michael Du
Rose
7
7
Gemma Burke 7
15
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15
0
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15
15
Mandatory,
Elective,
Option
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory

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The programme is delivered over two academic years. The total number of weeks per year
(not inclusive of holidays) is:
Year 1 - 45
Year 2 - 45
The course comprises of 120 credits at level 7. These study credits are organised into modules of 15 credits. All modules on this programme are compulsory.
Course timetables are accessed via the My SHU tab on shuspace.
Timetables will be published prior to each teaching period/semester, but may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please check shuspace regularly for any changes.
Assessment weeks are attendance weeks. They may contain viva presentations and submission dates for assignments. Students are expected to be studying even if there are no sessions scheduled.
Christmas Holidays: weeks beginning 23 rd December 2013.
Easter Holidays Weeks beginning 14 th April.

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PROGRAMME AIMS
The programme’s education innovations and developments are judged to meet the development needs of the radiography workforce and set out to enhance patient care, service delivery and learner employability. By providing a challenging student-centred environment students will develop a wider perspective and identify opportunities for developing the role of the radiographer.
This award has been designed to at least meet the general expectations set out in the
QAA Benchmark Statements for Therapeutic Radiography published in 2001, The Health
Professions Council Standards of Proficiency for Radiographers (Revised September
2009) and Standards of Education and Training (2009) and the College of Radiographers'
Scope of Practice (2009) and incorporates the outcomes from the National Health Service
(NHS) knowledge and skills framework.
The programme aims to:
1. provide you with the skills to become a competent, safe and proactive therapy radiographer with a professional qualification that confers eligibility for registration with the Health Professions Council, for those who meet first post competency requirements and who are able to apply sound clinical reasoning skills to make appropriate professional decisions.
2. provide a sound understanding of the scientific, technological, interpersonal and research principles that underpin a critical, flexible and evidence-based approach to practice.
3. develop the specialist knowledge and skills that can be utilised to localise, plan, deliver and evaluate radiotherapeutic applications within legal, ethical and professional frameworks.
4. facilitate enhancement and adaptation of previously acquired communication and interpersonal skills to develop a sound understanding of the communication and interpersonal skills required to be able to identify with and respond to the physical and psycho-social needs of the cancer patient, their carers and other health professionals.
5. provide a learning environment that builds upon previously acquired intellectual and academic skills and effectively supports and promotes the development of an interprofessional, holistic approach to health care that is focussed on the needs of service users.
6. facilitate the development of practitioners with enhanced skills of critical reflection who can make effective use of information and communication technology (ICT) applications and strategies to support their professional practice and maintain their

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7. be responsive to changes in patients’ needs, technology, working practices and legislation and to fully reflect the interdisciplinary approach to health care.
8. develop the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employability requiring the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations; and the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.

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Clinical placement learning
Experiential learning through clinical education is the key component in the development of professional/practical skills and provides the essential mechanism whereby theoretical concepts are integrated with practice. Structured clinical placements that incorporate supervision, tutorial support, assessment and evaluation enable students to progressively acquire the clinical competence required for registration and practice in addition to the skills that will allow them to make a positive contribution to the development and research base of the profession. Students' professional experience in the radiotherapy and oncology department is strongly drawn upon in order to support the development of a wide range of subject specific skills and their reflection upon experiences.
Educational activities and activities encountered in the workplace will be explicitly connected, enhancing employability and enterprise skills of the student. The emphasis will be on underpinning the theory to current/recent research and making links to practice and provides an awareness of future developments within professional practice.
The programme utilises the experiences of service users and carers by tapping into their invaluable ‘real life’ experiences to enhance students’ awareness of theory relating to practice, both in the practice setting and in the development of scenarios and learning materials for sharing in learning groups within the University environment.
Rationale
To provide an opportunity for students to develop their understanding of the theoretical concepts, skills and attitudes required of a state registered professionals. Practice education enables students to demonstrate this through observation, analysis and critical evaluation. Students will be using their communication skills and reflecting on their personal and professional development to establish organisational and management strategies to enable them to adapt to the changing needs of clients within a range of environments.
Structure
Clinical experience and training is a key element of this course as it provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge to work as an effective and competent Therapy
Radiographer within the boundaries of legal, ethical and professional frameworks.
To acknowledge the value and importance of clinical practice within the course structure
15 credits each year (total of 30 credits over the two years) are dedicated to clinical education during the course. These credits along with your academic credits and two additional modules which assess your competence for practice ensure you progressively acquire the knowledge and skill competence required for professional registration with the
Health Professions Council and allow you to make a positive contribution to the service.
Structured clinical placements with supervision and tutorial support are the means to integrate knowledge, theory and practice. You will be based in one radiotherapy centre for the majority of your training; with experiential placements in other hospital areas to help appreciate the patients’ pathway e.g. ward placements, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine etc. You will spend an elective week working in another radiotherapy department

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You will be actively involved in negotiating and evaluating your learning during clinical placements and are encouraged to plan elective placements to meet your own identified personal and professional development needs throughout the programme.

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Details on the application for accreditation of prior certificated learning or prior experiential learning are available via shuspace.
Use of Prior Credit (APCL/APEL): prior certificated credit or prior experiential credit may be used within the Programme in the following ways
Individual students may have prior learning for which they are able to claim credit towards the target award. This may be from:
1. previous study either for a single award/qualification or from several sources and completely or partially completed programmes of study
2. prior experiential learning.
The course will make use of the University's APCL / APEL process to manage such claims.
A student admitted with prior credit will not normally be allowed exemption from the
Application of Radiotherapy modules or the Clinical Competence elements of the programme.
Any APCL/APEL awarded will be closely reviewed to ensure the candidate will meet the
HPC’s Standards of Education and Training and other subject benchmarks statements, to ensure fitness for practice.
The same entry criteria will apply to those transferring from other programmes, namely health protection measures and the monitoring of criminal convictions.
The final award certificate shall record the amount of credit deriving from the previously certificated award.
Health and Safety
Please refer to the University's Health and Safety Policy on shuspace. Any accidents on
University premises must be reported to your Course Leader and a form completed
(available at Reception). Accidents on placement should be reported via their local procedure and to your Course Leader as soon as possible after the accident.
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Students should not eat or drink in practical rooms
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Students should take care in performing activities involving body movement particularly if they have Osteoarthritis or other conditions that might make them vulnerable
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Students should maintain confidentially in order to protect patients, carers, placement and college staff, themselves and other students. The latter is particularly important where groupwork is concerned
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Professional suitability
The University, through the Faculty, reserves the right to review a student's continued membership of a course if clear evidence of their professional unsuitability emerges.
Should this action be necessary, the currently approved procedures will be followed.
Students are advised to read the information on professional suitability given in the assessment regulations section of the handbook.
Students are expected to conform to the current Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the College of Radiographers, a copy of which is available on the Blackboard organisation site. Breaches of the Code may be construed as professional unsuitability.
Please refer to the "Professional Requirements for Student" booklet for full details.
Attendance is compulsory throughout the duration of the academic year. This includes weeks which are identified as assessment, Practice Placement preparation or research preparation. For health courses the minimum attendance for each module has been set at
80% by the regulating bodies. This ensures you receive adequate training at the appropriate level. Since dealing with people forms part of your future profession it is important that you gain competence in dealing with different kinds of people. Attending your course forms an important part in gaining this competence. Non-attendance does not only affect your own learning, but also has an effect on other students especially in instances where you are required to work with a group.
Attendance is required at all viva examinations (assessments which are presentations), even if this only requires students to be part of an audience.
Students may only take holidays at times identified during the academic calendar.
Absences due to sickness need to be supported with medical evidence in the normal way.
Please refer to your faculty site on shuspace for guidance and information.
Attendance at University sessions is monitored and any unauthorised absences are recorded. Students whose attendance falls below the required 80% level for each module will be asked to see the course leader to discuss their professional suitability. In some cases, students may not be allowed to progress to their next Practice Placement.
Students need to be aware that employers request detailed information about attendance and sickness in references which support job applications. Personal tutors are asked to describe a student's general pattern of attendance as well as report any periods of unauthorised absence.

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It should be noted that this course operates on a non-standard calendar.
You will be provided with a list of submission dates for the assessment of each of your modules at the start of the course using the assessment schedule section of shuspace.
Please regularly check this and any blackboard announcements for updates or changes.
It is important to note that resits are submitted in August as it is not possible to defer submission for holidays etc.
It is very important that students note that resit viva assignment submissions and practice placements take place during holiday periods. A pre-booked holiday is not allowable as grounds to resit at another time.
Shuspace contains the standard Sheffield Hallam University Assessment Regulations under Rules and Regulations on the 'Support and Information' tab. It should be noted that this course has exemptions from the standard Assessment Regulations. The details of are provided below.
Under standard regulations to pass a module a student must achieve a minimum mark of
40% in each 'specified' task within the module descriptor and an overall mark of 40% to pass the module. Please note: one task may comprise of several activities that together must be passed at 40%.
EXEMPTIONS from Standard Assessment Regulations
Standard
Assessment
Regulations
Because of the number of commissioned places and the limited number of placements available, placements are operating at maximum capacity. It is not possible to guarantee a placement for a student who undertakes a re-registration in an academic module and hence SHU will not be able to fulfil its contract with them.
Theory and timely experiential learning are integrated, and therefore all modules be exempted from re-registration. This is a continuing exemption for re-registration on ALL modules on the PgDiploma Radiotherapy and Oncology in Practice.

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Students will automatically progress from semester 1 to semester 2 in each academic year.
Students will normally progress to year 2 only:
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If they have passed all modules in Year 1
The PgD Radiotherapy and Oncology in Practice leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the UK Health and Care Professions Council. As such, there are certain considerations regarding public safety. There are, therefore, exemptions to the standard regulations that ensure that safety.
Collection of Assignment Briefs (Coursework)
Module leaders will provide these on each of the module BB sites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that they obtain these briefs and read them.
Submission of Course Work
Unless otherwise directed, course work must be submitted on the published dates, by
4pm , to the submission link, under the assessments tab. Students are advised to keep a copy of all assignments, essays and other course work.
If you are unable to submit electronically, contact the module leader immediately and email them a copy of your final submission prior to the hand in date or contact your Student
Support Officer.
Exceptional Extensions
Procedures for obtaining exceptional extensions can be accessed via shuspace and agreed in advance of the submission date. If you require an extension you must contact the Student Support Officer to determine eligibility of the extension.
Extenuating Circumstances
Procedures for the submission of extenuating circumstances can be accessed via shuspace and discussed with the Student Support Officer.
Non Submission of Assignments
If assignments are not submitted or are submitted late the assignment will be allocated a zero mark. This means the assignment has failed and a resit will not be allowed .
This in turn means the student will be required to leave the course as our professional regulations do not allow re-registration on modules.
In certain very specific circumstances, a student who has submitted late may be allowed to have an exceptional referral.

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A submitted assignment must constitute a reasonable attempt in order to count as a submission. For example, submitting the title and your signature will not count as submission.

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Cheating and Plagiarism
The University takes cheating seriously. Regulations on plagiarism can be found on shuspace.
Referencing of Coursework
The PgD Radiotherapy and Oncology in practice course uses the Harvard system of referencing, details can be found via shuspace or the Learning Centres.
Confidentiality of Coursework
Students should take care to respect the confidentiality of others. This does not apply only to service users. There are many people and institutions whose confidentiality must be protected, for example, relatives, carers, professionals, departments, hospitals.
In assessed coursework confidentiality may be breached in either written work or presentations.
Marking Time Frame
Feedback and grades will normally be released within 15 working days (excluding student vacation periods) of the submission deadline for the assessment. You will be informed if this timeframe changes.
We advise you to collect, retain and refer back to your feedback to inform subsequent work; critically reflect on your feedback and seek to improve your performance; engage with feedback opportunities during your course and seek clarification of feedback when necessary.
Moderation of Assignments
Assignments are set and agreed upon by module leaders in consultation with the team delivering the module. Assignments are then collected by the Assessment Coordinator and moderated by the full time and part time programme leaders and the Assessment
Coordinator. New assignments and those with substantial changes are then forwarded to the external examiners for review. All feedback is shared with the module leaders who then modify the assignment before handing it out to the students.
Moderation of Marks
Once marking is completed the moderator/s check samples of scripts from each band of marks. Module files document the moderation process and the external examiners have access to all the scripts and the module files.

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Reassessment of modules
Students will be reassessed in academic modules using the mode of assessment given by the module leader. Most deferred and referred assessments use a new case study or question. A few are reworks of the original submission. Students must submit deferred/referred assessments at the scheduled time. It is particularly important to remember this for placements. Students should not arrange holidays that cannot be cancelled if necessary.
Course Team Feedback on Assignments
All coursework marks given to students are provisional until they have been agreed with the external examiner and ratified by the Award Assessment Board, after which the marks will be confirmed in a results letter and via "My Student Record".
Notification of results
University policy is to issue results via "My Student Record" it does not permit staff to communicate these to students by any other means e.g. telephone. Students should retain all results letters and transcripts as they are needed for future reference. A charge will be made for the issue of a transcript of results along with placement details and module outlines. This information is required by students seeking work abroad.
There is no intermediate award of PgC Radiotherapy & Oncology in Practice. However, students who exit at the end of Year 1, having achieved 60 credits would be eligible for a
PgC in Health and Social Care Studies.
Similarly, a student failing to complete the Competence for Practice programme, yet successfully completing the discipline specific, Application of Radiotherapy and Practice, would have sufficient credit for a PgD (120 credits), but not be eligible for the named award or registration with the Health Professions Council. Students who exit at the end of
Year 2, having failed the Competence for Practice element would be eligible for a PgD in
Health and Social Care Studies.
Only those students who achieve a pass in all modules at Level 7, and pass the
Competence for Practice element, will be eligible for the named award of PgD
Radiotherapy and Oncology in Practice (with eligibility for registration) and will be eligible for registration as a therapy radiographer with the Health Professions Council.
Students successfully completing the programme have the opportunity to import some credit from this PgD course through Accreditation of Prior Credited Learning (APCL) to the post –experience MSc Radiotherapy & Oncology at SHU. However, this is up to a maximum of 90 credits and applies only to individuals who complete an MSc , not the certificate and diploma stepping off points available on the post experience programme.
Students successfully graduating from the programme are required to undertake the core modules of the MSc programme. We recommend students complete a minimum of 12 months post-qualification experience before applying to the MSc Radiotherapy & Oncology programme. However, students may also import the credits from the programme to enrol on other University courses throughout the UK.

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The Royal Derby Hospital
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road,
Derby,
Derbyshire,
DE22 3NE
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Websites
Hospital web link – http://www.derbyhospitals.nhs.uk/welcome/
Radiotherapy web Link - http://www.derbyhospitals.nhs.uk/about/depts/oncology-cancer/
Follow the link to the website on how to find the department - http://www.derbyhospitals.nhs.uk/about/how-to-find-us/
Public Transport
Bus services
The Royal Derby Hospital has a dedicated bus service which runs every 10 minutes
Monday - Friday and every 20 minutes on Saturdays between the Royal Derby Hospital, the city centre and London Road Community Hospital.
The Royal Derby bus runs between the two sites from 06:25 until 21:20 Monday - Friday and 06:20 until 20:20 on Saturdays.

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Click here to access the timetable for all buses that run in Derby: http://www.derbyhospitals.nhs.uk/EasysiteWeb/getresource.axd?AssetID=12052&type=full
&servicetype=Attachment
Rail services
Derby train station connects to all major cities and towns in the midlands.
For more information visit the National Rail website.
The London Road Community Hospital is a 5 minute walk from the train station and the
Royal Derby bus can be caught from there.
Train station - London Road Community Hospital (5 minute walk)
London Road Community Hospital - Royal Derby Hospital (20 minute bus journey)
Accommodation
Residential accommodation provided includes:
3 Bedroom Houses
2 Bedroom Flats
Single rooms (shared facilities)
For further information and current availability please contact the Accommodation Office on 01332 785912 or email accommodation@derbyhospitals.nhs.uk
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Queens Centre for Oncology and Haematology Castle Hill Hospital, Hull
Address
Castle Road,
Cottingham.
Hull.
HU16 5JQ
Map
Websites
Hospital web link - http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/Hospital.aspx?id=RWA16&v=0
PublicTransport
Bus services
Regular bus services run to the hospital - ring 01482 222222 for further details.
Rail services
The hospital is situated approximately two miles from Cottingham Train Station.
Driving
The hospital is situated on Castle Road, Cottingham, and is signposted from the A164.
Medibus: (01482) 395533 Public Transport Information across the area: (01482) 222222
On-site car parking is available.
Disabled parking is available.
Accommodation
On site accommodation is not available.
Accommodation can be booked through Sharon. Please email for further information sharon.betney@hey.nhs.uk

Map
St James University hospital, Leeds.
Address
St James's Institute of Oncology
Radiotherapy Department
Level B2
Bexley Wing
SJUH
Leeds
LS9 7TF
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Hospital web link – http://www.leedsteachinghospitals.com/patients/findus/maps/index.php?act=hospital&site_ id=2&submit=Choose+hospital

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Accommodation
Please contact Dave Green (Professional Development Facilitator) on 0113 206 7728 to discuss accommodation.
To book accommodation contact Colleen Murton and Phil Hardcastle on 0113 392 2813.

Lincoln County Hospital, Lincoln
Address
Lincoln County Hospital,
Greetwell Road,
Lincoln,
Lincolnshire,
LN2 5QY
Map
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Websites
Hospital Web link - http://www.ulh.nhs.uk/
Driving
Pay and display on site car parking is available and disabled parking is available.
Accommodation
For accommodation and booking enquiries please contact Sheela Macwan (Professional development Facilitator) 0114 225 5573 or email s.m.macwan@shu.ac.uk
To book accommodation please contact the accommodation officer on 01205 446 254

Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary,
Infirmary Square,
Leicester,
Leicestershire,
LE1 5WW
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Websites
Hospital web link
– http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/
Radiotherapy Web link - http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/departmentsservices/cancer-services-and-clinical-haematology/cancer-information-centre/radiotherapy/
Public Transport
Driving
Traffic congestion within Leicester is increasing. We would encourage anyone coming to hospital to use public transport or walk. Because Leicester Royal Infirmary is an inner city site, parking is at a premium. Waiting times for Havelock Street can be lengthy therefore as an alternative please use the NCP Granby Halls Car Park opposite the hospital entrance on Welford Road. Disabled parking is available.
Bus Services
The main bus stops are on Alyestone Road, although some buses do stop on Havelock
Street. Bus timetables can be found in reception areas around the three hospitals.
Alternatively contact the appropriate service directly.
Accommodation
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Please contact Laura Pattinson (Professional Development Facilitator) on 0114 225 5768 or email L.pattinson@shu.ac.uk
for further information or to book accommodation.

The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough
Address
The James Cook University Hospital,
Marton Road,
Middleborough,
Cleveland,
TS4 3BW
Map
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Websites
Hospital Web link - http://www.southtees.nhs.uk/
Radiotherapy Web link http://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/cancer/radiotherapy/
Public Transport
Bus services
Local bus services provide regular links within Middleborough to most major towns in the north east. The major bus operators are Arriva at www.arriva.co.uk and Stagecoach
Transit at www.stagecoachbus.com for further information about local bus times contact
0870 6082608. If you are travelling from further afield contact National Express Coach
Services on 0870 5808080.
Rail services
Arriva Trains Northern, East Coast Rail and Virgin Cross Country are the local rail operators. For more information about rail services contact 0845 7484950 or click onto www.trainline.co.uk
 On site car parking is available. There is a charge.
 Disabled parking is available.
 Patient and visitor car parking is close to the main entrances of the hospital. There is a charge.

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Accommodation
There is an excellent standard of onsite accommodation; 5 minutes walk from the
Radiotherapy department.
Contact Melanie Clarkson (Professional Development Facilitator) to book your accommodation for you at m.clarkson@shu.ac.uk

Freeman Hospital, Newcastle
Address
Map
Freeman Rd
High Heaton
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
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Websites
Hospital Web link - http://www.newcastle-hospitals.org.uk/hospitals/freeman-hospital.aspx
Public Transport
The Freeman Hospital is situated towards the north of the city in High Heaton and can be easily accessed by public transport or by car. Over 400 public car park spaces are provided for use by both visitors and patients in the two main car parks located at the front of the hospital and a further 200 parking spaces are available on levels 0 and 1 of the Multi
Storey Car Park at the rear of the hospital, opposite the Northern Centre for Cancer Care.
Please note that all other levels are for staff parking only.
Accommodation
Contact Gillian Thompson (Professional Development Facilitator) at Newcastle on 0191
2563638 or via email g.thompson@shu.ac.uk

Weston Park hospital, Sheffield
Address
Map
Weston Park Hospital
Whitham Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 2SJ
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Websites
Hospital Web link - http://www.sth.nhs.uk/our-hospitals/weston-park-hospital
Radiotherapy Web link - http://www.sth.nhs.uk/cancer/radiotherapy
Public Transport
The Sheffield Supertram University Stop is around ten minutes walk away. For details of timetables for buses and trams please see http://www.supertram.com/
Bus services
Regular bus services run directly to the Hospital. For more information then please see http://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/timetablefinder/
There is no car parking available at Weston Park and you are encouraged to use public transport.

Nottingham City Hospital, Nottingham
Address
Nottingham City Hospital,
Hucknall Road,
Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire,
NG5 1PB
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Websites
How to find Nottingham City Hospital web link - http://www.nuh.nhs.uk/getting-here/cityhospital/
Nottingham University’s Hospital Main website - http://www.nuh.nhs.uk/
Radiotherapy Centre web link
– http://www.nuh.nhs.uk/our-services/allservices/radiotherapy/
Public Transport
There are public transport links from Nottingham Railway Station or taxis are available.
The City Hospital campus is around 3.5 miles from the station.
For more information on the bus services see:
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Nottingham City Transport website www.nctx.co.uk
or call 0115 950 6070
 TrentBarton website at www.trentbuses.co.uk
or call 01773 712265
Traveline at www.traveline.org.uk
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 Trip times for local journeys within Greater Nottingham can be found at www.triptimes.co.uk
Driving
You will need to park in the visitor car park areas if you are driving to placement. The purple car park is nearest the ‘north’ radiotherapy department but is quite small. The yellow car park is the biggest and you shouldn’t have a problem parking here at any time.
It’s still fairly close (5 min walk) to both the north and south departments. The link above to the city hospital website also links to a map of the city campus so that you can locate these areas.
You have to pay for parking. Its £5.50 a day usually but if you visit the parking office in the trust headquarters then you can arrange a monthly pass which will be cheaper.
Accommodation
Onsite accommodation in Nottingham is run by a private company known as Derwent
Living. The contact details are as follows:
The general enquiries line is on 01332 346 477.
Email: info@derwentliving.com
This is the website address: http://lettings.derwentliving.com/keyworker/Nottingham_City_Hospital/
You should look to book accommodation ASAP. Do not leave it late. When requesting accommodation at Nottingham let them know that you are a Radiotherapy student.
For further information on any of the above, contact Catherine Holborn (Professional
Development Facilitator) c.holborn@shu.ac.uk